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Fayette County jury returns first plaintiff verdict on record; Tractor trailer driver awarded $12.2 million following collision
VANDALIA - A Fayette County jury returned the first plaintiff verdict on record in their county, awarding a tractor trailer driver $12.2 million following a 2018 crash on I-70 that caused the plaintiff to suffer back injuries.
Insurer argues it has no duty to defend attorney in Florida lawsuit over alleged fraudulent legal services
BENTON - General Star Insurance claims it doesn’t have to defend lawyer Andrew Rohne of Marion in a Florida lawsuit because Illinois prohibits coverage for illegal acts.
Keeven: Illinois' Democrat supermajority tried to block ballot access, but 'we beat them at their own game'
In less than 36 hours from start to finish, the Democrats in the House and the Senate passed a law and the Governor signed it that is intended to keep me off the ballot. But, we beat them at their own game. So even though the supermajority in Springfield tried to stop us, you WILL have a choice in the 112th district this fall.
SCOTUS to decide soon whether to review IL 'assault weapons' ban
Allowing the 'absurd' legal reasoning to stand that was used by lower courts to uphold Illinois' law would undermine SCOTUS decisions and essentially empower states to ban all manner of guns, challengers said, urging the high court to take their appeals
Haine: Madison County to receive additional $617,000 in opioid settlement with retailers, manufacturers
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced that Madison County will receive an additional $617,000 as its share of an opioid litigation settlement.
Betty J. Voss sues Clarence Barney Jr. for dispute over franchise sale
In the case of Betty J. Voss versus Clarence Barney, Jr. Inc., and Daniel R. Barney, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District, under case ID 5-23-0188 on April 23, 2024, the plaintiff Betty J. Voss appeals against a previous judgment favoring the defendants.
Keeven files nominating petitions to challenge Stuart in House District 112 after legislature passes law prohibiting candidate slating
Republican Jay Keeven filed nominating petitions to challenge Democrat State Rep. Katie Stuart at the Illinois State Board of Elections on Thursday after the state’s Democrat-controlled General Assembly passed a bill rewriting election law to protect Stuart’s seat.
Seventh Circuit: Rudolf didn't bind federal courts to $2 million judgment against insurer; Suit alleges improper cleaning caused patient's infection
CHICAGO - St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf did not bind federal courts when he entered judgment for $2,080,585.95 against an insurer nobody sued, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on April 24.
Judge: IL Sup Ct decision can shield health care vendors from huge biometrics class actions
A federal judge has tossed a class action under Illinois' biometrics privacy law vs health care tech vendor Becton Dickinson, saying attempts by plaintiffs' lawyers to argue an Illinois Supreme Court decision shields only hospitals and clinical providers "borders on frivolous"
Homeservices of America to pay $250M to settle real estate commission antitrust lawsuits
Attorneys could stand to rake in more than $80 million in fees from the new deal, meaning plaintiffs' lawyers could be in line for more than $300 million in fees from multiple settlements worth more than $940 million so far, with potentially more on the way.
IL Supreme Court allows Raoul's motion to dismiss cross-appeal on claim that firearm liability law violated the three readings rule
The Illinois Supreme Court has allowed Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s motion to dismiss Wood River attorney Thomas Maag’s cross-appeal on the three readings rule for lack of jurisdiction and rejected Maag’s motion for leave to respond as moot.
Natalie Bacher sues Penn Aluminum International for sexual harassment and disability discrimination
Natalie Bacher has filed a lawsuit against Penn Aluminum International, LLC in the United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois.
Teresa Combs sues Doyle Land Services, Inc. for unpaid overtime wages and other damages
Teresa Combs has filed a class and collective action lawsuit against Doyle Land Services, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, East St. Louis Division.
Rebecca Herrera sues Clark County for improper wage calculation and underpayment
Rebecca Herrera, individually and on behalf of similarly situated individuals, has filed a class and collective action lawsuit against Clark County, Illinois.
Anthony Collins sues Christopher Auffenberg for fraudulent business practices
Anthony Collins and James Powell have filed a class action lawsuit against Christopher Auffenberg in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Airbnb sued over alleged snake-infested rental in Grafton
An Airbnb guest is suing the worldwide website offering alternative accommodations after she allegedly found a Grafton rental infested with snakes.
White Castle to pay $9.5M to settle contentious worker fingerprint scans case
A long court fight over the case had resulted in a landmark Illinois Supreme Court decision, which placed Illinois businesses at risk of "annihilative" payouts, leading lawmakers to at last move to reform the law to potentially avert further economic harm.
David J. Fletcher sues Edward F. Flynn for legal malpractice
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District, a legal malpractice lawsuit was filed by David J. Fletcher, M.D., against Edward F. Flynn and his law firm Winters, Featherstun, Gaumer, Postlewait, Stocks & Flynn.
Derick Derbas sues Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for violation of constitutional rights and negligence
Derick Derbas, represented by Hale & Monico, has filed a lawsuit against Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Williamson County, and currently unknown employees of both sheriff's offices.
Stephen Bamburak sues Syngenta AG for damages due to exposure to paraquat
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, plaintiffs Stephen Bamburak and Ethel Bamburak have filed a lawsuit against defendants Syngenta AG, Syngenta Crop Protection LLC, and Chevron U.S.A. Inc.