Paschen Contractors, Inc. v. Illinois State Toll Highway Authority

Plaintiffs, Paschen Contractors, Inc., and American Environmental Construction Company, filed suit against the defendant, Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA), to recover damages allegedly incurred by them during the construction of certain segments of the North-South Tollway. The defendant appeals from the trial court’s denial of its petition for change of venue as untimely. On appeal, ISTHA argues it was entitled to a change of venue as a matter of right based on the prejudice of the trial judge. We affirm.

This case presents a unique set of facts. The plaintiffs filed this action…