People Ex Rel. Madigan v. Leavell

In September 2007, the State filed a two-count complaint against defendant, Eva Lovene Leavell, doing business as L&L Supply Company, alleging multiple violations of the Illinois Oil and Gas Act (Oil Act) (225 ILCS 725/1 through 28.1 (West 2006)) and seeking injunctive relief, as well as civil penalties. That same month, defendant filed a motion for change of venue or, in the alternative, to transfer on the basis of forum non conveniens. In October 2007, the State filed a response, contesting defendant’s motion. After a December 2007 hearing, the trial court granted defendant’s motion and…