Cook v. Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BENNETT, Chief Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1005 I.INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND.

II. LEGAL ANALYSIS.1007

A. Standards For Summary Judgment.1007

B. The November 17, 2004, Order.1007

C. Does The November 17,2004, Order Have A Preclusive Effect?.1008

1. Res judicata.1009

a. The law.1009

b. Arguments of the parties.1011

c. Analysis.1012

2. Collateral estoppel.1020

a. The law.1020

b. Arguments of the parties.1020

c. Analysis.1021

D. Cook’s IWPCL Claim.1023

1. Is backpay “wages” under the IWPCL?.1023

a. Arguments of the parties.1023

b. The law.1023

c.…