Chicago Park District v. Richardson

Defendant, Prince Erick Richardson (Richardson), appeals from summary judgment for plaintiff, the Chicago Park District (the District), ruling that the parties had entered into a binding and enforceable contract of settlement of Richardson’s claims against the District and ordering Richardson to execute the agreement and claims release. On appeal, Richardson contends that the court improperly denied his motion for leave to file a counteraffidavit in opposition to the District’s motion for summary judgment, and that the court therefore erred in granting summary judgment for the District.

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