Thomas v. Dart et al, No. 1:2017cv04233 - Document 42 (N.D. Ill. 2018)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 8/22/2018. The Court grants Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 31 . Plaintiff's Complaint is dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiff must file an amended pleading by 9/4/2018. Mailed notice(lk, )
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