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Fruin v. Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Inc.

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided February 23, 1990No. 1-89-0663PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice McNAMARA

Plaintiff, Lisa Fruin, appeals from the order of the circuit court of Cook County dismissing with prejudice her complaint against defendants, Arthur DeBoer, M.D., S.C., Arthur DeBoer, M.D., and Robert A. Miller, M.D. The basis of the dismissal was that the complaint was signed and filed by an attorney who was not licensed to practice in Illinois.

Plaintiff’s appeal arises from the following undisputed facts. On January 11, 1984, plaintiff underwent a surgical procedure for the implantation of a prosthetic aortic valve. The surgery was performed by Dr. DeBoer, and plaintiff was seen and treated…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Janiczek v. Dover Management Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1985
  2. Leonard v. WalshAppellate Court of Illinois · 1966
  3. Housing Authority v. TonsulAppellate Court of Illinois · 1983
  4. Nat. Bank of Austin v. First Wis. Nat. Bank, Etc.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1977
  5. Marken Real Estate & Management Corp. v. AdamsAppellate Court of Illinois · 1977

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3Cited by19 opinions

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  5. Torrey v. Leesburg Regional Medical CenterSupreme Court of Florida · 2000

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