ELR Citation: ELR 20331
No(s). 72 C 1253 (N.D. Ill. Nov 16, 1972)

In a suit to enjoin the practice of depositing raw sewage in Lake Michigan, the court denies motions to quash service of process and to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction or for improper venue. The court holds that (1) the Illinois long-arm statute authorize service of process, since the defendants could reasonbly expect that their sewage discharges would reach Illinois waters, (2) the action is transitory and not inherently local, and (3) venue is proper since the suit is in the district where the claim arose.

Counsel for Plaintiff
Harvy M. Sheldon Assistant Attorney General
188 West Randolph Street, Suite 2315
Chicago, IL 60601

Counsel for Defendant City of Milwaukee
Kenneth J. Bukowski City Attorney
920 Michigan
South Milwaukee, WI 53172