Explore 27 manifest weight of the evidence court cases in Illinois. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate court affirms jury verdict for plaintiff in negligence case
Guerrero v. Parker, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on April 20, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Guerrero, sued the defendant, Parker, for injuries sustained in a car acc...
Zoning board permit for marijuana dispensary upheld
Neighbors Against A Marijuana Dispensary, INC v. Zoning Board, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Neighbors Against A Marijuana ...
Landfill expansion denied due to lack of necessity and failure to explore alternatives
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County v. Zion Landfill, Inc., decided by Illinois Appellate Court on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Solid Waste Agency of Lake Co...
Aggravated Battery Conviction Affirmed: "Great Bodily Harm" Proven
People v. Pittman, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the defendant's conviction for aggravated batter...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment in defamation case due to lack of malice evidence
Garcia v. Sanchez-Lopez, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Garcia, sued the defendant, Sanchez-Lopez, for defamation, allegin...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on "Great Bodily Harm"
People v. Robinson, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding tha...
Disability pension termination upheld for former police officer
Rainey v. Retirement Board of the Policemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of the City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintif...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on "Great Bodily Harm"
People v. Thomas, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, ...
Appellate Court Affirms Property Division and Attorney Fees in Divorce
In re Marriage of Stoltman, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on November 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a trial court's decision regarding the d...
Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on Injury Severity
People v. Post, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding that ...
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction
People v. Maxwell, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding th...
Aggravated Battery Conviction Affirmed: Great Bodily Harm Proven
People v. Humphries, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the defendant's conviction for aggravated bat...
Waiver doctrine bars challenge to aggravated battery conviction
People v. Wade, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding that t...
Prior convictions admissible for impeachment in aggravated battery case
People v. Rainey, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, ho...
Unemployment benefits denied due to repeated failure to follow employer directives
Amato v. Department of Employment Security, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Amato, appealed the denial of unemployment benef...
Appellate Court Affirms Property Division and Attorney Fees in Divorce
In re Marriage of McLean, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a trial court's decision regarding the division ...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on "Great Bodily Harm"
People v. Rich, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding that the...
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction
People v. Temple, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, h...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on "Great Bodily Harm"
People v. Vargas, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, hol...
Traffic stop justified by crossing fog line, evidence admissible
People v. Safranek, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's ...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on Injury Severity
People v. Lawson, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding that the...
Evidence of severe facial injuries sufficient for aggravated battery conviction
People v. Bonnette, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on July 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, ...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on Bodily Harm
People v. Cummins, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on July 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding that the...
Illinois Supreme Court: Confession Admissible Despite Miranda Claims
People v. Thompson, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on June 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's decision, holding that the defend...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on "Great Bodily Harm"
People v. Willis, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on June 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, hol...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on Injury Severity
People v. Ross, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding that the ev...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction Based on Sufficient Evidence
People v. Dewey, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding that ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 27 manifest weight of the evidence cases from courts in Illinois. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding manifest weight of the evidence cases in Illinois include: illappct (25 cases), ill (2 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 1, Defendant Win: 25, Affirmed: 1.