Legal Opinion
Class v. Standard Mutual Insurance
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided June 30, 1997No. Nos. 1—96—2155 through 1—96—2160, 1—96—2162 through 1—96—2165, 1—96—2167, 1—96—2168, 1—96—2170 through 1—96—2173, 1—96—2175 through 1—96—2177, 1—96—2179 through 1—96—2181PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Rakowski
This case arises out of the Chicago flood litigation in which class plaintiffs and certain opt-out plaintiffs brought an action in the circuit court of Cook County against the City of Chicago (City) and Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (Great Lakes) for injuries suffered as a result of the flood. See In re Chicago Flood Litigation, 176 Ill. 2d 179 (1997). The question in this case involves solely the issue of whether class counsel are entitled to attorney fees from the opt-out plaintiffs (appellees). Class counsel contend they are entitled to fees pursuant to the Attorneys Lien Act (770…
2Cases cited26 opinions
- American Pipe & Construction Co. v. UtahSupreme Court of the United States · 1974
- Deposit Guaranty National Bank v. RoperSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
- In Re Chicago Flood LitigationIllinois Supreme Court · 1997
- Rhoades v. Norfolk & Western Railway Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1979
- Wright v. SchockCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1984
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- In Re Chicago Flood LitigationAppellate Court of Illinois · 1997