KELLY v. LIGHTFOOT, PRITZKER: LAWSUIT OPENS DOOR TO MILLIONS IN COVID-19 DAMAGES FOR BUSINESSES, EMPLOYEES

CHICAGO, IL - June 30, 2020 - Republican William J. Kelly has just filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division against Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Kelly, the host of the Citizen Kelly Show on AM 1590 WCGO and 95.9 FM, is the organizer of an online petition effort and has collected 138,000 signatures of Illinois residents, business owners and religious leader who allege they have been harmed by COVID-19 restrictions on the life and liberties.

Kelly says that, so far, other suits that have been filed have not been effective, "We are doing this for the people of Illinois. Every other lawsuit has, so far, missed the mark. Lives are being destroyed. People are going bankrupt. Mayor Lightfoot and Gov. Pritzker must pay a price for the terrible harm they've caused to people's lives and liberties."

The extensive four-count lawsuit, filed by Kelly and other injured parties and which is available for download here, is a complaint for declaratory, injunctive and other relief.

If Kelly's lawsuit is successful, injured business owners and individuals who have lost their jobs or income due to Mayor Lightfoot and Gov. Pritzker's illegal actions, will be able to sue for damages for violations of their civil rights. Estimated damages would be in the millions of dollars.

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https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/kelly-v-lightfoot-pritzker-lawsuit-opens-door-to-millions-in-covid-19-damages-for-businesses-employees/