Krutsik et al v. Frontier Airlines, No. 1:2015cv03430 - Document 124 (N.D. Ill. 2018)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr on 8/31/2018: For the reasons set forth in the Court's Memorandum Opinion and Order, defendant Frontier Airlines, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment 111 is granted. Ju dgment will be entered in favor of defendant Frontier Airlines, Inc. The plaintiffs are ordered to comply with Judge Kim's August 1, 2017 Order 92 and to file on the Court's docket by September 10, 2018, proof of payment of $1,040 to Frontier. Enter Judgment Order. The claims of any putative class members are dismissed without prejudice. Civil Case Terminated. Mailed notice(air, )

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