News from January 2019
Class action vs Allstate over rates can continue; Company, not state, set rates, appeals court says
In a split decision, an Illinois appeals panel has stripped Allstate Insurance of its defenses against a class action, which alleged the company unfairly billed long-term auto policyholders more than it charged new ones, saying Illinois insurers can’t protect their rates from lawsuits, because their rates are not controlled by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Granite City homeowners claim excavator and engineer failed to properly install water drain line
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City couple is suing the city, as well as the engineering firm and contractor hired to install a water drain line near their property, claiming they failed to properly install and to backfill.
Mother of 2-year-old injured on barrel train ride in Godfrey park sues village
EDWARDSVILLE — A lawsuit filed against the Village of Godfrey claims a two-year-old girl fell out of a barrel train ride at Glazebrook Park onto a gravel parking lot, and run over by the operator who pulled the train with a riding lawn mower.
Man sues after falling down steps at Madison property
A man who claims he fell down a set of stairs when railing came loose from drywall is suing the owner of the Madison property where the incident occurred.
Petroff Trucking sues Pekin Insurance over hail storm coverage dispute
A building owner is suing Pekin Insurance Co., a licensed insurer, citing alleged breach of insurance policy.
Insurance company accuses motorist of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — An insurer is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision and costing the plaintiff damages.
House cutting committee bloat is a victory for taxpayers
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was in Springfield on Jan. 29 when his colleagues took a vote on House rules that give him more power than any other state speaker in the nation.
Couple alleges negligence in vehicle collision
Two motorists are suing Abdirashid Barre Mohamed and FAF Inc., freightliner operators, citing alleged negligence.
Estate administrator is suing oil well operators for alleged wrongful death
An independent administrator is suing Citation Oil & Gas Corporation, an oil well operator, citing alleged negligence and an unsafe work environment.
Alton cop who was hired despite complaint of sexual harassment resigns
State's attorney gave glowing reference letter
Suit alleges nursing home patient had toe amputated due to ill-fitting shoes
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville Care Center is accused of putting ill-fitting shoes on a patient, causing her to suffer injuries and an amputated toe.
Driver alleges injuries from Glen Carbon crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a crash in Glen Carbon.
Illinois House passes rules giving Madigan extraordinary power – again
On Jan. 29 the Illinois House of Representatives voted on new House Rules, but none of the new rules addressed the unparalleled power the Speaker of the House is given over the legislative process.
Judge Barry Julian is off to a bad start
Do the laws that the rest of us residents must follow not apply to the ones making and interpreting them?
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 30
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 30 in the suits below:
Case activity for John A. Sullivan vs Abidrashid Barre Mohamed on Jan. 30
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by John A. Sullivan and Catherine D. Sullivan against Abidrashid Barre Mohamed and FAF, Inc. on Jan. 30:
Borrower accused of breaching loan agreement
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a borrower for allegedly breaching a loan agreement.
‘I don’t want to say nothing’ means police interrogation must cease, Fifth District rules
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges found former chief circuit judge John Baricevic correctly suppressed statements that teenage murder suspect Darran McCloud made after telling police, “I don’t want to say nothing.”
High court reinstates Jasper County defense verdict involving Salem auto accident
SPRINGFIELD – All seven Supreme Court Justices reinstated a defense verdict that Fifth District appellate judges overturned in a traffic injury case.
Jan. 30: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for motor vehicle cases
The following motor vehicle-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: