Historic unemployment payouts related to the COVID-19 shutdowns left Illinois’ fund billions in the hole. State leaders did nothing to fix it, meaning there could be reduced benefits for the unemployed or higher taxes on employers trying to recover.
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims his sister and niece exploited his 95-year, mentally disabled mother by obtaining power of attorney and then depleting her bank accounts and disposing of her assets.
U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel raised concerns about how personal information would be protected given the increase in hacks when she rejected a request to compel Apple Inc. to provide information of Illinois residents with Apple devices and accounts in a suit alleging the Photos App collects and stores biometric identifiers through facial recognition technology.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harvey Cantrel against Andrew Saul on June 30.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Manith Vilayhong against John/Jane Doe, Rob Jefreys and Scott Thompson on June 29.
Insurers accused of wrongfully denying ShopOne’s business interruption claim as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions argue that the case should be dismissed or transferred to Cook County, where a declaratory judgment action involving the same parties is pending.
Madison County paid former employee Kristen Poshard and her attorneys $850,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully terminated for resisting sexual harassment by former county board member Phil Chapman.
Madison County jurors delivered a not guilty verdict June 24 in a first degree murder trial against 21-year-old Willie Matthews Jr., finding he acted in self defense in the shooting death of Charles Cooper two and a half years ago in Granite City.
EAST ST. LOUIS — BBQ sauce manufacturer Blues Hog is facing a suit alleging its website is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
CHICAGO – U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges approved two decisions of Chief District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel on June 24, one on the court’s civil side and one on the criminal side.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 25 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Senate to pass legislation that protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
HeplerBroom staff gathered recently to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Larry Hepler joining the firm. [At the time Hepler was hired, the firm was known as the Burroughs Law Firm.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Laquan Perkins against Christine Brown and Wexford Health Sources, Inc. on June 25.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Luke Prindable against City of Belleville, Richard Watson and State of Illinois on June 24.
The Madison County Board voted to review and release some closed session minutes prior to April 30, including meetings to address litigation involving former auditor Rick Faccin.
