Gruwell v. Department of Financial & Professional Regulation

While I concur with the majority’s decision that the fine imposed upon plaintiff should be reduced, I disagree that plaintiff is subject to any penalty at all by reason of her commercial activities.

The Act (225 ILCS 454/1 — 1 through 999 — 99 (West 2002)), under which these proceedings were brought, provides a comprehensive scheme for the licensing and discipline of brokers and sellers of real estate in Illinois. Exemptions from the licensing requirements imposed on professionals engaged in the real estate business are set forth in section 5 — 20 (225 ILCS 454/5 — 20 (West 2002)). Two of…