Thornwood, Inc. v. Jenner & Block

Plaintiffs-appellants (collectively, Thornton) appeal from the circuit court’s dismissal of their verified complaint (complaint). Thornton’s three-count complaint accused defendants-appellees (Jenner & Block) of (i) aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty; (ii) aiding and abetting a scheme to defraud; and (iii) aiding and abetting a scheme of fraudulent inducement. Jenner & Block moved to dismiss the complaint, claiming that Thornton previously released his claims against Jenner & Block. The circuit court agreed and dismissed the complaint. Finding that Thornton has raised a material…