News from August 2020
Beneficiary of $350,000 life insurance policy alleges claim was wrongfully denied
EDWARDSVILLE — The beneficiary of a $350,000 life insurance policy is suing the insurer and one of its agents for denying her benefit claim.
PTELL should be on the ballot
On Saturday, I spoke with Ted Dabrowski, president of Wirepoints, an organization that does public policy research in Illinois, with the goal of making Illinois a destination state again.
MadiganGate is a dilemma for Democrats
Younger Americans unfamiliar with Watergate are not likely to know that Republican leaders in Washington had a “little talk” with President Richard Nixon when it became apparent that impeachment unavoidable.Democrat leaders in Illinois need to have a talk like that with House Speaker and State Democrat Party Chairman Michael Madigan.
Insurer accused of wrongfully denying long term disability benefits
A woman seeking long term disability benefits alleges her claim was wrongfully denied by her insurance company.
Professional plaintiff: ADA 'tester' files six lawsuits against local hotels
A disabled Florida woman who claims to be a “tester” for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act has filed six separate lawsuits against local hotels.
Illinois’ economy likely shrank by $86 billion during Q2, national data suggests
Data published last week by the Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that U.S. gross domestic product shrank at an annualized rate of -32.9% during the second quarter.
Granite City bar, restaurant sued after intoxicated patron allegedly caused fatal crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City bar and a restaurant are being sued after a patron allegedly became intoxicated and caused a fatal crash.
Suit alleges generic Valsartan high blood pressure medication was marketed despite FDA warning
BELLEVILLE — The makers of a generic brand of Valsartan high blood pressure medication are facing a suit alleging they continued to market and promote the drug knowing it was contaminated with a "probable carcinogen."
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Returning to Work in a COVID-19 Litigation Landscape: What We Have Learned and How the Data Can Help Employers Mitigate Risk
The predicted wave of COVID-19 litigation has started to arrive, though not always in the form anticipated.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: The GILTI High-Tax Exclusion: Is It a Viable Option?
Please join Holland & Knight and BDO USA LLP for an interactive discussion on the new Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) high-tax exclusion, planning opportunities and traps for the unwary. Ample opportunity will be provided for discussion and Q&A.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Calls on Facebook to Take Steps to Prevent Spread of Hate and Disinformation
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine, led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in calling on Facebook to take additional steps to prevent the popular social media website from being used to spread hate and disinformation.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges Senate to Pass Legislation to Ensure Relief for All Federal Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson led a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to provide relief for all federal student loan borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost Announces Southern Illinois Regional Grants
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) announced that the Southern Five Regional Planning District and Development Commission in Ullin and the Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission in Fairview Heights were awarded CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.
Case activity for Brian Le Birge vs Lana Nalewajka on Aug. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brian Le Birge against Lana Nalewajka and Santos Venerio on Aug. 7.
Case activity for Brandon Sago vs Wexford Inc. on Aug. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brandon Sago against Wexford Inc. on Aug. 7.
Court activity on Aug. 7: Preston Winkle vs Stevens Trucking Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Preston Winkle against Michael Amzy Gil and Stevens Trucking Company on Aug. 7: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-4249468.), Filed By Preston Winkle. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Stevens Trucking Summons, # 3 Summons Michael A. Gill)(garwood, Robert)'.
Case activity for Joshua Hoskins vs C. Wal on Aug. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joshua Hoskins against C. Heck, C. Wal, David Brock, G. Hale, Intel Oficer Rodman, Jana Rueter, Lieutenant Baker, Lieutenant Petitjean, Lieutenant Shirley, Lieutenant Wangler, Major Lively, Michael Bailey, Oficer Bel, Oficer Hagston, Oficer Lueker, Oficer Mays, Oficer Swisher, Sergeant Dudek, Sergeant Grove and Sergeant Pek on Aug. 6.
July 31: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 31: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 31: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "345 marine product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "345 marine product liability" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: