Cook County Judge Considers Sanctions Against Plaintiffs in Dolton Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Thornton Township has requested that a Cook County judge impose sanctions on plaintiffs in a sexual assault lawsuit involving Dolton Village Trustee Andrew Holmes. The township seeks dismissal of the case and reimbursement of legal fees, alleging the plaintiffs failed to comply with multiple court orders, including missing scheduled depositions. Judge Jonathan Clark Green, recently assigned to the case, must decide on these sanctions and whether to vacate a previous order compelling plaintiff testimony. The plaintiffs argue the prior judge erroneously omitted their objections to deposition dates. The underlying lawsuit alleges Holmes sexually assaulted a former employee during a 2023 work trip to Las Vegas, an incident Holmes denies and for which he faced no criminal charges. While the Village of Dolton reportedly settled its portion of the case in November 2025, Thornton Township continues to litigate. The case has drawn significant local attention due to its connection to controversial former officials like Tiffany Henyard. Court records indicate disputes over evidence disclosure and discovery compliance are central to the current motion for sanctions.
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Cook County Judge Considers Sanctions Against Plaintiffs in Dolton Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Thornton Township has requested that a Cook County judge impose sanctions on plaintiffs in a sexual assault lawsuit involving Dolton Village Trustee Andrew Holmes. The township seeks dismissal of the case and reimbursement of legal fees, alleging the plaintiffs failed to comply with multiple court orders, including missing scheduled depositions. Judge Jonathan Clark Green, recently assigned to the case, must decide on these sanctions and whether to vacate a previous order compelling plaintiff testimony. The plaintiffs argue the prior judge erroneously omitted their objections to deposition dates. The underlying lawsuit alleges Holmes sexually assaulted a former employee during a 2023 work trip to Las Vegas, an incident Holmes denies and for which he faced no criminal charges. While the Village of Dolton reportedly settled its portion of the case in November 2025, Thornton Township continues to litigate. The case has drawn significant local attention due to its connection to controversial former officials like Tiffany Henyard. Court records indicate disputes over evidence disclosure and discovery compliance are central to the current motion for sanctions.
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