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Unhappy client can sue lawyers over punitive damages award, court rules
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Clients who are ordered to pay punitive damages can sue to recover the money from their lawyers, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled, rejecting arguments state law and public policy protect lawyers from being subject to punitive damages awards. -
Nursing home argues PREP Act offers immunity against Covid-19 claims in wrongful death lawsuit
Stearns Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and two of its staff members argue that a wrongful death suit involving a resident who contracted Covid-19 should be dismissed because the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP) offers exclusive remedy for pandemic-related claims. -
Non-settling tax buyers oppose motion to approve notice of partial settlement in bid rigging class action
Several tax buyer defendants accused of participating in a Madison County bid-rigging conspiracy from 2005 to 2008 are opposing a proposed $300,000 partial settlement agreement, arguing that the proposal asks the court to approve the notice rather than the substance of the settlement. -
Suit alleges design company failed to pay for equipment rentals
EDWARDSVILLE - A rental company claims Designs by Nino failed to pay for equipment rentals. -
Attorneys for deceased tax buyer argue class counsel had responsibility to request substitution of party in bid rigging suit
Attorneys for deceased tax buyer Barrett Rochman argue that he should be dismissed from a bid rigging suit because class counsel failed to ask the court to appoint a special representative for the defendant. -
Class counsel opposes motion to dismiss deceased tax buyer in bid rigging suit
Collinsville attorney Steven Giacoletto argues that because a special representative has not been appointed for the estate of deceased tax buyer Barrett Rochman, he should not be dismissed from a bid rigging class action alleging he participated in a conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon. -
Motion to dismiss filed for deceased tax buyer sued in bid rigging class action
A motion to dismiss was filed on behalf of a deceased defendant accused of participating in an alleged bid rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon. -
Electric companies deny liability in suit alleging failure to pay; Subcontractor accused of negligent work at substation
Electric companies accused of failing to pay a subcontractor for its work at a Bloomington substation deny liability, arguing that the plaintiff has been paid in full and failed to sufficiently complete the work. -
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. -
Former Madison County employee alleges false pleadings, seeks sanctions in wrongful termination suit
A former Madison County Highway Department employee seeks sanctions against the county and Chairman Kurt Prenzler, alleging they filed false pleadings in a wrongful termination suit. -
Madison County agrees to fund Crisis Response Program in settlement with VAC
Madison County has reached an undisclosed settlement with the Veterans’ Assistance Commission (VAC) and Superintendent Bradley Lavite in a lawsuit alleging the department has been underfunded by more than $1 million. -
Hearing set on motions to dismiss discrimination suit against MESD
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith scheduled a hearing on motions to dismiss a former Metro East Sanitary District employee’s lawsuit alleging he was terminated due to political affiliation and then denied rehire due to his age. -
Secret recordings not allowed at trial, magistrate rules; Plaintiff claims employer wrecked his credit score
EAST ST. LOUIS – Indiana resident Gary Martin broke Illinois law by recording conversations at work, according to a judge presiding over Martin’s civil suit against his former employer. -
Scott Credit Union opposes class certification in overdraft fee dispute
Scott Credit Union argues that class certification should not be granted in a suit with similar claims as a class action in federal court alleging the financial institution engages in deceptive practices with its overdraft fee policy. -
Fifth District grants extension in legal malpractice suit involving $785K Madison County jury verdict; SC ordered appellate court to hear question on punitive damages
The Fifth District Appellate Court granted an extension for a St. Louis law firm and two attorneys to file briefs in an appeal on the question of whether or not punitive damages are recoverable in a legal malpractice suit. -
Madison County officials say amended $1 million VAC funding dispute lacks standing
In a reply supporting their motion to dismiss an amended $1 million funding dispute, Madison County officials argue that the Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Madison County and Superintendent Bradley Lavite repeat previously dismissed claims. -
IL SC orders appellate court to hear question on punitive damages in legal malpractice suit
The Illinois Supreme Court has ordered the Fifth District Appellate Court to hear an appeal from a St. Louis law firm and two attorneys on the question of whether or not punitive damages are recoverable in a legal malpractice suit. -
Dugan grants certification of punitive damages recovery question in suit over $785K jury verdict
Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan granted a St. Louis law firm and two attorneys’ request to certify the question of whether or not punitive damages are recoverable in a legal malpractice suit alleging negligent representation resulted in a $785,000 jury verdict for former Midwest Sanitary Service employee Paul Crane Jr. -
St. Louis law firm asks Dugan to reconsider ruling denying dismissal in suit over $785K jury verdict
A St. Louis law firm and two attorneys argue that Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan erred when he denied their motion to dismiss a legal malpractice suit alleging negligent representation resulted in a $785,000 jury verdict. -
Hearing set for sanctions request in former highway department employee's wrongful termination suit
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler and a former Highway Department employee each seek sanctions against the other for failing to comply with discovery in a suit alleging the county employee was improperly discharged.