A Motion to Dismiss asks the judge to dismiss the plaintiff's case. The motion shall point out specifically the defects complained of, and shall ask for appropriate relief.A Motion to Strike can remove pleas, statements, and evidence from judicial proceedings in a lawsuit. 1) The plaintiff filed a motion to strike the defendant Soon's motion to dismiss the plaintiff's complaint and vacate a preliminary injunction. Council. Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, Fourth Division. Petition for Hearing to Contest Permit Decision and to Strike Evidence filed August 19, 2008; and both the. For a case to be "transferred" to another state, the plaintiff must dismiss the case in Illinois and file in the other forum state. 2017) (collecting cases and denying condemnor's motion to strike state agency's motion to dismiss). On July 10, 2017, Defendant filed its Motion to Strike and Dismiss Plaintiffs' First. Amended Complaint (C 179 – C 207).