News from December 2020
Dec. 7: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Dec. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Dec. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Dec. 7 in the suits below:
Dec. 7: 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 Dec. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Woman sues apartment complex over icy slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A woman visiting a St. Clair County apartment complex claims she was injured when she slipped on ice.
Mayor facing backlash for dining in St. Louis as Belleville bars and restaurants are shuttered
Like many politicians across the country, Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert is feeling the wrath of citizenry for having dined out in St. Louis where Covid restrictions are less severe, while indoor dining in his city is shut down and people are advised to stay home.
IL Supreme Court to decide if taxpayer can sue state over constitutionality of $14B bond issues
The Illinois Supreme Court granted the Illinois Attorney General's petition to appeal a lower court's ruling that a taxpayer should be allowed to move ahead with a lawsuit accusing state lawmakers of borrowing $14 billion to pay pensions and overdue bills in violation of state constitutional limits.
Man alleges Nissan dealership engaged in consumer fraud, illegal repossession
BELLEVILLE — A man claims a St. Clair County Nissan dealership fraudulently told him his financing had been denied after he made several payments and then failed to refund his money.
New SCOTUS rulings layout new 'roadmap', 'new legal regime' for churches challenging governors' COVID orders
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent actions could enhance churches' chances in court when challenging COVID- and other pandemic-related worship restrictions imposed by governors.
Prenzler to present nominations for Madison County board vacancies by Jan. 20
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler plans to present nominations by Jan. 20, 2021, for two Republican seats on the county board left vacant when Tom McRae was elected Circuit Clerk and by the subsequent appointment of Ray Wesley as his chief deputy.
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Eventually, the whole of the media will turn on the Bidens, demanding the purging of their collective sins. This will lead to an unfortunately regrettable resignation by Joe as President, probably by Christmas of next year.
Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge Vaughan assigned to Fifth District Appellate Court; Court balance to remain 5-2
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Second Judicial Circuit Judge Barry L. Vaughan has been assigned as an appellate justice in the Fifth District.
Rudolf affirmed in finding County and 911 system immune in wrongful death suit
MOUNT VERNON – Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf correctly immunized St. Clair County and its 911 emergency telephone system against a wrongful death suit, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Dec. 9.
Yandle denies shutdown relief while Belleville bar H’s appeals to Seventh Circuit
BENTON – Nothing in a U.S. Supreme Court decision on religious freedom in New York changed District Judge Staci Yandle’s mind about enforcing a lockdown order on H’s Bar in Belleville.
Insurer defending lockdown loss suit says DC plaintiff made ‘false and inaccurate’ statements in opposing transfer
EAST ST. LOUIS – Washington restaurants asserting St. Clair County jurisdiction over a suit for lockdown losses made false, inaccurate and misleading statements in U.S. district court, Zurich American Insurance argues in a response brief.
Suit alleges woman fell out of wheelchair at rehab facility, suffered fatal brain injury
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville healthcare and rehab facility is facing a wrongful death claim after a patient allegedly suffered a fatal traumatic brain injury when she fell out of her wheelchair.
HEPLERBROOM: Baum and Hall Play Key Role in Asbestos Conference
Two of HeplerBroom’s asbestos litigation partners played key roles at HarrisMartin’s annual Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference, which was held virtually on December 2.
HEPLERBROOM: Hall Speaks at DRI’s Asbestos Medicine Seminar
Eric Hall spoke recently at the Young Lawyers session of DRI’s 40th Asbestos Medicine Seminar, a virtual conference that was held December 3.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Sticky Situations: Handling Sensitive Employment Challenges in a Pandemic
Since the pandemic began, employers are facing more challenges than ever, navigating public health ordinances, sanitation requirements, economic downturn, and personal challenges, too.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Raoul Statement on Supreme Court’s Rejection of Baseless Effort to Invalidate 2020 Election Results
Attorney Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit asking the court to overturn the 2020 election results in four states.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Circuit Judge Vaughan To Fifth District Appellate Court
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Circuit Judge Barry L. Vaughan of the Second Judicial Circuit has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fifth District.