Westforth Sports, Inc. v. City of Chicago
Pending petition
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-775 | Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Issue: Whether the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment allows a state to exercise specific personal jurisdiction over a non-resident retail seller of legal, non-defective, easily transportable products based on the seller’s foreseeability that some such products may – through the agency of third parties – be transported into the forum state without any direction from the seller.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 2, 2026) |
| 01/21/2026 | Waiver of right of respondent City of Chicago, Illinois to respond filed. |
| 01/28/2026 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026. |
| 02/02/2026 | Response Requested. (Due March 4, 2026) |