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City of Chicago v. Chicago Fire Fighters Union

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided August 12, 1981No. 80-696PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice McNAMARA

Defendants, Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local No. 2, and its president, Frank J. Muscare, were found to be in contempt of court for refusing to obey a preliminary injunction enjoining them from striking against plaintiff, City of Chicago. For their direct civil contempt, the union was fined $40,000 and Muscare was fined $5,000. Muscare was also found guilty of direct criminal contempt and was sentenced to five months imprisonment. Defendants appeal.

On February 14,1980, plaintiff filed a complaint to enjoin the union, and its officers and trustees, and the International Association of Fire…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. United States v. United Mine Workers of AmericaSupreme Court of the United States · 1947
  2. People v. LoughranIllinois Supreme Court · 1954
  3. In Re Estate of MelodyIllinois Supreme Court · 1969
  4. People v. MillerIllinois Supreme Court · 1972
  5. People v. JashunskyIllinois Supreme Court · 1972

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3Cited by11 opinions

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  4. People v. I.W.I., Inc.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1988
  5. National Metalcrafters v. Local 449, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers AFL-CIOAppellate Court of Illinois · 1984

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