* Sun-Times…
Attorneys for a former business partner of Gov. Bruce Rauner who has filed a lawsuit against him want the case unsealed — but the governor is both fighting off that attempt in court while also trying to dismiss the suit entirely.
The lawsuit against Rauner — who ran a private equity firm before becoming governor — was filed Oct. 5. by Harreld “Kip” Kirkpatrick III and the Kirkpatrick Capital Partners Fund, according to Cook County Circuit Court records. […]
“We believe it should be unsealed. They believe it should be sealed,” [Kirkpatrick’s attorney Bill O’Neil] told the judge.
Rauner attorney Joe Smith plans to file a written request to oppose the unsealing while also filing a motion to dismiss the case. Smith plans to file both by Oct. 26. The plaintiff plans to respond to those requests by Nov. 9. Lawyers will meet on Dec. 13, sans the judge, to discuss the case.
During the short status hearing, [Cook County Judge David Atkins] told attorneys there may be a need for oral arguments.
- Not Rich - Thursday, Oct 19, 17 @ 12:03 pm:
I hear Judge Atkins is a former 13th Ward precinct worker. If the files are unsealed by the Judge, I bet Rauner will blame MJM.. LOL
- Joe Bidenopolous - Thursday, Oct 19, 17 @ 12:13 pm:
No reason to ask for it to be sealed unless you’re hiding something. Seems like it would be ripe for a media challenge in court. I won’t hold my breath that tronc will do it…
- Anonymous - Thursday, Oct 19, 17 @ 1:31 pm:
So the Governor who once campaigned on open and honest Government wants to keep the records sealed, shocking!
- IRLJ - Thursday, Oct 19, 17 @ 2:56 pm:
Judge David Atkins formerly had management responsibilities in the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender. Were Rauner to say ‘blame Madigan,’ it would be Trumpian silliness.