Bresser v. The Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc. et al

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Case Number:

1:24-cv-02034

Court:

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit:

442 Civil Rights: Jobs

Judge:

Honorable Joan H. Lefkow

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