Douglas v. Department of Conservation

This matter comes before the Court, by Claimant, on a motion to reconsider, Claimants’ motion in opposition to Respondent’s motion to reconsider, and Respondent’s reply to Claimants’ motion in opposition to Respondent’s motion to reconsider.

In the original opinion in this case, the Court took the position that it was a breach of contract by the Respondent that caused Claimants to incur the expenses for which they now seek recovery. Douglas and Douglas v. State, 31 Ill.Ct.Cl. 499.

After reviewing all the motions before the Court, the Court finds that the argument that attorney’s fees are not…