Tekela v. Cooper

This case arises from the termination of Wanda Cooper’s parental rights over her three children: Ira J., born September 23, 1990; Kaylon J, born November 25, 1989; and Tekela J., born December 26, 1988. The circuit court of Cook County issued a summary judgment order terminating Wanda’s parental rights. Wanda did not request a stay pending appeal. The appellate court reversed, finding that unresolved questions of fact made summary judgment inappropriate. 319 Ill. App. 3d 661. Unbeknownst to the appellate court, Tekela and Ira had already been adopted. The public guardian informed the…