Waterford Executive Group, Ltd. v. Clark/Bardes, Inc.

Plaintiff, Waterford Executive Group, Ltd. (Waterford), brought an action in the circuit court of Lake County for breach of contract against defendants, Clark/Bardes, Inc., and W.T. Wamberg (collectively referred to as Clark/Bardes). The suit sought compensation for plaintiff’s presentation of a job applicant who was subsequently hired by defendants. Defendants filed motions to dismiss under section 2—619 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/2—619 (West 1992)) arguing that even if the contract alleged in plaintiff’s complaint existed, it was illegal and void under the Private Employment…