Stepan Co. v. Winter Panel Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ASHMAN, United States Magistrate Judge.

On August 15, 1996, Defendant, Winter Panel Corporation (“Winter Panel”), amended its counterclaim, adding: (1) a claim un der the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act (Count II) ; and (2) a claim for negligence (Count III) . In response, Plaintiff, Stepan Company (“Stepan”), brought this motion to dismiss both counts under Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6). All parties have consented to have this Court conduct any and all proceedings, including entry of final judgment. For the following reasons, Stepan’s motion to dismiss is granted.

I. Relevant…