Goldberg v. Hilltop Apartments, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ASPEN, District Judge:

Plaintiff Richard Goldberg brings this diversity action charging breach of a real estate sales contract. Both sides have moved for summary judgment. For the reasons stated herein, Goldberg’s motion for summary judgment is granted, and defendants’ motion is denied.

Factual Background

Goldberg purchased an apartment building in Cook County from defendant Hilltop Apartments under the terms of a valid and enforceable sales contract. A rider to the contract provided in 11R-13 that the seller would assume the risk of any significant tax increase as a…