Thomas G. Cronin – May 21, 2014 The Illinois Appellate Court recently affirmed summary judgment against a contractor on the validity of its mechanic’s lien, finding that the contractor failed to comply with a simple — but costly — requirement provided for under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act (770 ILCS 60/1 et seq. (West 2004)).… Continue reading Illinois Court Throws Down Hammer on Contractor’s Ability to Recover Fees