Legal Opinion
The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men & Women, Inc. v. Lela Bishop
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided January 26, 1998No. 97-2360PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge.
Some operators of We Care Hair® salons began a class action in state court alleging that their franchisors violated Illinois law. The suit could not have been removed under 28 U.S.C. § 1441 because it is not within the federal courts’ original jurisdiction: it arises under state rather than federal law, and the parties are not of completely diverse citizenship.' Seeking to make doubly sure that they would remain in state court, the plaintiffs’ complaint alleges:
The claims for actual damages and punitive damages, treble damages and attorneys fees in the aggregate,…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- In Re Brand Name Prescription Drugs Antitrust Litigation. Appeals of Robert A. HugginsCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1997
- Ballweg v. City of SpringfieldIllinois Supreme Court · 1986
- Jacqueline C. Chase v. Shop 'N Save Warehouse Foods, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1997
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3Cited by32 opinions
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