Jacobson v. Knepper & Moga, P.C., 185 Ill. 2d 372, 706 N.E.2d 491 (1988)

Dec 31, 1998

OUTCOME: Illinois Supreme Court reversed Appellate Court ruling that attorney did not have a retaliatory discharge claim against law firm and was limited to reporting alleged behavior to the attorney registration and disciplinary commission

Retaliatory discharge claim by attorney against law firm for reporting ongoing violation of federal consumer law