McLaughlin v. Chicago Transit Authority

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BUCKLO, District Judge.

Elaine McLaughlin was employed by the Chicago Transit Authority (“CTA”) from March 21, 1996 until her termination on October 19, 2001. Ms. McLaughlin filed suit in this court complaining that she was fired due to discrimination by the CTA. During discovery, Ms. McLaughlin revealed that while she was employed by the CTA, she accessed and removed certain confidential files for the purpose of developing her lawsuit against the CTA. The CTA filed a counterclaim alleging that Ms. McLaughlin had breached her fiduciary duty to it and seeking…