Illinois Wood Energy Partners, L.P. v. County of Cook

Plaintiffs instituted this action seeking a writ of mandamus to compel issuance of a grading permit by the Cook County department of building and zoning and requesting injunctive and declaratory relief. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs on their claims for mandamus and for declaratory judgment, but dismissed their claim for injunctive relief. On appeal, defendants challenge the entry of summary judgment for plaintiffs as well as the denial of their motion to disqualify the law firm of Schain, Firsel & Burney, Ltd.

Plaintiffs desired to construct a facility which…