Sohaey v. Van Cura

Resolution of this case requires this court to determine (1) whether trial courts have discretion in fashioning a sanction for a technical violation of Rule 220, and (2) whether defendants can be considered prevailing parties under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 1211/2, par. 261 et seq.) and thereby receive attorney fees.

As the full details of this case are thoroughly set forth in the opinion below (240 Ill. App. 3d 266), we review only those facts necessary for the resolution of this appeal.

BACKGROUND

Dr. Manutchehr Sohaey and Dr. Mehdi…