In re: Lakesha R. Steward

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION In re: ) Chapter 7 ) LAKESHA R. STEWARD, ) Case No. 22 B 14986 ) Debtor. ) Honorable Michael B. Slade ) MEMORANDUM OPINION On May 23, 2015, while driving her car, Lakesha Steward hit Tsujiorka Walker, who was riding a motorcycle. Walker sued. Following a jury trial in state court, on March 23, 2022, Walker obtained a judgment against Steward for $827,868 (the “Judgment”). The state court trial had not been without controversy. As part of her defense, Steward retained an expert toxicologist to testify…