Appellate Court Rejects High-Profile Attorney’s Efforts to Revive Malicious Prosecution Claims

The lower court determined that reputational damages and chilling effect damages didn’t constitute special damages under Illinois law, and Mark Gregaros’ decision not to represent Jussie Smollett as lead counsel in separate litigation was a business decision that didn’t constitute special injury.

       

The lower court determined that reputational damages and chilling effect damages didn’t constitute special damages under Illinois law, and Mark Gregaros’ decision not to represent Jussie Smollett as lead counsel in separate litigation was a business decision that didn’t constitute special injury.