Chicago Restaurant Granted New Trial After Appeal Highlights Defense Attorney’s Health Challenges in Unpaid Rent Case

The State Appellate Court has mandated a new trial for a Chicago restaurant after a previous judgment of over $405,000 for unpaid rent was overturned. The appeal was made following the trial court’s decision to proceed despite the defense attorney’s health issues, which prevented participation. The manager of Onward restaurant in Chicago argued that Cook County Circuit Court Judge Robert F. Harris improperly denied a motion for continuance. The motion sought to delay the jury trial due to the attorney’s need for surgery right before the trial commenced. For further details, you can access more information here.