Legal Opinion
Abrams v. Walker
District Court, N.D. Illinois
Decided April 9, 2001No. 00 C 5768PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
CONLON, District Judge.
Plaintiff Martin Abrams (“Abrams”) sues defendants Kent Walker (“Walker”) and Thé Tran (“Tran”) (collectively “defendants”), under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, for malicious prosecution (Count I), and violations of Abram’s rights under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution (Count II). 1 Abrams voluntarily dismissed his claims against Tran. Walker moves for summary judgment.
BACKGROUND
All facts are undisputed unless indicated otherwise. Walker and Tran are Illinois state troopers. Walker is sued in his individual capacity. All acts alleged…
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- Anthony Dewalt v. Lamark Carter, Correctional Officer Young, Carol BiesterCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2000
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