McGrath v. Fahey

In the circuit court of Cook County, plaintiff, Dr. Harold F. McGrath, filed a complaint against defendants, Robert P. Fahey and First Security Bank of Glendale Heights, now known as Du Page County Bank of Glendale Heights (First Security), alleging the intentional infliction of emotional distress. The circuit court dismissed the complaint for failure to state a cause of action, and plaintiff appealed. The appellate court reversed (163 Ill. App. 3d 584), stating that a jury could legitimately find defendants’ conduct so outrageous as to support the claim. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 315…