Plainfield, IL —Raj Pillai, CPA, U.S. Navy veteran, and former President of the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission, announced today that the Circuit Court of Will County dismissed the lawsuit filed against him arising from comments made during a public discussion concerning veterans’ issues. In granting the motion to dismiss, the Court also found the Illinois Citizen Participation Act applicable, allowing Mr. Pillai to seek recovery of his attorney’s fees and costs. The Act exists to protect citizens from lawsuits that seek to chill participation in matters of public concern. “This case was never about attacking a veteran,” Pillai said. While the Court’s ruling represents a significant milestone, Pillai noted that the matter is not entirely concluded, as proceedings relating to attorney’s fees under the Citizen Participation Act remain.