Beckman v. Chicago Bear Football Club Inc et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:17-cv-04551

Court:

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit:

440(Civil Rights: Other)

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Honorable Joan B. Gottschall

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  1. December 14, 2018

    Packers Fan Can't Wear Team Garb On Bears' Sidelines

    A Green Bay Packers fan will not be able to wear his team garb on the Chicago Bears' sidelines Sunday while participating in the NFL team's pregame fan program after an Illinois federal judge kicked his bid to block a rule prohibiting non-Bears gear at the event.

  2. December 12, 2018

    Packers Fan Seeks To Sport Team Jersey On Bears' Sidelines

    A Green Bay Packers fan who holds Chicago Bears season tickets told an Illinois federal judge on Wednesday that he shouldn't be barred from sporting Packers gear at a sideline warmup program at Soldier Field ahead of the teams' matchup this week.

  3. April 02, 2018

    Packers Fan Breaks Bears' Line In Gear Policy Spat

    A Green Bay Packers fan has scored a first down in his First Amendment suit against the Chicago Bears over a policy that prevents pre-game event attendees from wearing opposing teams' gear on the field, after an Illinois federal court denied the Bears' motion to dismiss the suit.

  4. June 19, 2017

    Packers Fan Sues Bears, NFL Over Team Gear Policy

    A Green Bay Packers fan filed a putative class action against the Chicago Bears in Illinois federal court on Friday, accusing the team of violating fans' right to free speech by barring them from wearing clothing supporting opposing teams when attending on-field events.

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