Illinois Supreme Court
Recent News About Illinois Supreme Court
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Judge Harrison to step down in December; Applications for vacancy due Nov. 29
Associate Judge Clarence Harrison will be stepping down Dec. 10, according to an announcement by Madison County Chief Judge Bill Mudge. -
Onder Law talc claims against J&J total one fourth of caseload in New Jersey MDL
CHARLOTTE - Onder Law of St. Louis represents more than 9,000 clients with cancer claims against Johnson & Johnson, according to a spreadsheet the company filed at bankruptcy court. -
McGlynn enters $9 million default judgment against California health benefits management firm
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn awarded $9 million to Southern Illinois Motor Express on Oct. 22, on a damage claim against Tracey Keiser and Robert Frazier of California. -
What you need to know about giving unions special treatment in Illinois' constitution
If passed by voters in November 2022, an amendment to the Illinois Constitution would allow collective bargaining agreements to override state law forever. That gives more power to union bosses than to state lawmakers – and voters. -
White farmers of Marion County must join national class action if they want to sue U.S. over loan forgiveness program
DALLAS - White farmers from Marion County who sued the U.S. locally to challenge their exclusion from a loan forgiveness program must join a national class action in Texas, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled on Oct. 13. -
Judges: Democrats' June state district maps unconstitutional; New September maps still under review
A panel of federal judges said Democrats' decision to use "population estimates," rather than Census data resulted in unbalanced districts, under a plan rushed through simply to retain firm grip on power -
Illinois' 'extreme' risk of gerrymandering becomes reality through congressional map
The Illinois congressional map proposal released by Democrats has districts that are far from compact, snaking to catch and avoid populations. Republicans label it the ‘Nancy Pelosi Protection Plan.’ -
Vaughan formally announces campaign for Fifth District Appellate Court
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Barry Vaughan formally announced his candidacy to retain his seat on the Court, vowing to "keep liberal Chicago politics out of our courtrooms." -
Sandberg Phoenix, attorneys appeal Fifth District’s punitive damages ruling to Illinois Supreme Court
A St. Louis law firm and two attorneys are petitioning the Illinois Supreme Court to review the Fifth District Appellate Court’s ruling that punitive damages are recoverable in legal malpractice cases. -
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement in Response to Court Issuing Preliminary Injunction Blocking Texas Abortion Ban
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement in Response to Court Issuing Preliminary Injunction Blocking Texas Abortion Ban. -
Jury picked in Gori murder trial; Opening should take place Tuesday
A jury of seven men and five women has been selected in the Randy Gori murder trial, according to a KMOV-TV report. Trial is expected to get under way Tuesday in Circuit Judge Kyle Napp's court. -
High court won’t hear Optum Rx appeal; Prescription manager wants arbitration versus St. Clair Co litigation
SPRINGFIELD – Supreme Court Justices confirmed the jurisdiction of St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf to decide whether pharmacists must arbitrate claims against prescription manager Optum Rx. -
Supreme Court will review whether punitive damages can be recovered in legal malpractice case
SPRINGFIELD – Supreme Court Justices decided to review a ruling that Midwest Sanitary Services of Wood River can seek reimbursement of a verdict for punitive damages through a legal malpractice suit. -
'Loud and furious debate': IL Right of Conscience lawsuits to test limits of COVID, vax mandate authority
NorthShore University Health System is just the latest in a mounting number of Illinois employers that should expect to be threatened with lawsuits under Illinois state law for denying religious exemptions to vaccine mandates. -
Jones and Kosiba Discuss Employment Law Issues with Illinois Insurance Agents
Jones and Kosiba Discuss Employment Law Issues with Illinois Insurance Agents. -
State Farm can’t cut claims paid to homeowners by depreciating labor; Ruling allows Madison County class action to proceed
SPRINGFIELD – State Farm improperly depreciated labor costs like lumber costs when paying for property repairs, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 23. -
Thanks, Champ, for being an American
ut the most clearly memorable time came in the search for history. It was found at the five story museum dedicated to the life and legacy of one of Louisville’s and indeed the world’s most famous citizens, Muhammed Ali. -
Streaming services oppose Shiloh's motion to remand 'copycat' fee dispute
Several streaming services argue that the Village of Shiloh’s fee dispute should not be remanded because a similar class action had already been filed in federal court. -
Does IL workers' comp trump biometric privacy law? IL Supreme Court considers, with 'financial fate of IL employers at stake'
Employers argue "injuries" suffered by workers whose privacy rights may have been violated in the workplace should be sent to Illinois' workers' comp system. Plaintiffs say the cases belong in court, with potentially billions of dollars on the line. -
Madison County public defender: Man accused of murdering Gori rejects plea deal
EDWARDSVILLE – Timothy Banowetz turned down an offer to plead guilty of murdering lawyer Randy Gori, his lawyer Mary Copeland told Madison County circuit judge Kyle Napp on Sept. 22.