Klairmont v. Elmhurst Radiologists

The parties are before the court in two separate appeals from orders of the trial court. In 1 — 88—1951, plaintiff Larry Klairmont contends that the trial court erred in ordering him to pay costs as a sanction for discovery violations. In 1 — 89—1094, defendants Elmhurst Radiologist, S.C.; Physician’s Service Center; and Gus Ormbrek contend that the court erred in granting plaintiff’s motion to vacate an ex parte judgment entered in their favor on a counterclaim filed against plaintiff.

FACTS

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1974-1981: Defendants were the…