Berry v. Chade Fashions, Inc.

The plaintiff, Aureen Berry, filed a complaint in the circuit court of Cook County against the defendant, Chade Fashions, Inc. (Chade Fashions), for breach of contract and violation of the Illinois Right of Publicity Act (765 ILCS 1075/30 (West 2000)) (the Act). The trial court entered a partied summary judgment for the plaintiff as to liability under the Act. The issues of damages and breach of contract under the Act went to trial. When the plaintiff concluded her case, Chade Fashions filed a motion for a directed verdict and a motion to vacate the partial summary judgment. The trial court…