Cohen v. Playboy Clubs International, Inc.

An action for declaratory judgment, accounting and injunctive relief was commenced in the circuit court of Cook County by plaintiff, individually as a keyholder, and on behalf of all keyholders similarly situated, against Playboy Clubs International, Inc., and the Playboy Club of Chicago, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Playboy defendants). George E. Mahin, Director of Revenue, was named as a necessary defendant. The complaint challenged the validity of the collection and payment of the Illinois Use Tax and the Retailers’ Occupation Tax by the Playboy defendants to the State of Illinois on a…