News from February 2020
Overwhelmed by Illinois' 'shadow mortgage'
Most Illinoisans don't know it, but they're on the hook for a "shadow mortgage" of pension debts.
It's actually illegal for sheriff's deputies to have suppressors in Illinois, so why is Madison County spending tax money on them?
As a taxpayer, I don't want my tax money wasted on police equipment that police cannot use, and if used, will lead to future embarrassment once a critic of the police and/or county figures it out.
Apartment residents sue landlords after ceiling allegedly collapsed
BELLEVILLE – Two apartment residents are suing their landlords after a ceiling allegedly collapsed on top of them.
Tenant sues property owners after allegedly falling from deck
EDWARDSVILLE – The collapse of a wooden deck has prompted a lawsuit against the owners of the rental property.
Feb. 10: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "863 social security: diwc/diww" cases
The following cases categorized as "863 social security: diwc/diww" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 10. 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 Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 10 in the suits below:
Gas pump attendant bill introduced by Illinois rep is ridiculous
llinois Rep. Camille Lilly recently authored a bill which would impact all Illinois drivers of gas-guzzling vehicles. Her proposed Gas Station Attendant Act states, "No gas may be pumped at a gas station in this State unless it is pumped by a gas station attendant employed at the gas station." She promises her bill will lead to more safety, convenience, and jobs.
When plaintiff lawyers outsmart themselves
President Trump isn’t the only chief executive plagued by leakers. There are plenty of leakers wreaking havoc in the private sector, too, in the form of disgruntled employees, opportunistic competitors, and adversarial attorneys.
Feb. 10: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases
The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 10: 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 Feb. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
EPA data reveals EtO in air, far from targeted emissions sources; Med device makers urge EPA to pump brakes on rules
Industry warns acting on stringent public risk assessment levels 'pose increased risk to public health'
TRESSLER LLP: Tressler's 2020 Illinois Rising Stars: Harvey, Letcher, Sheahan, Walczak and Wilkins
We are proud to announce that Tressler attorneys Shannon Harvey, Katherine Letcher, Joseph Sheahan, Christine Walczak and Stacey Wilkins have been selected as 2020 Illinois Rising Stars.
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP: 16th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Webinar
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP issued the following announcement on.Webinar 1:00 p.m.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies 2020 Claims Seminar
Cozen O'Connor issued the following announcement on.Location Doubletree Hotel 10 Brickyard Drive Bloomington, IL Date & Time Start Date: 02/20/2020 Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill Attorney Steven Hoch to Present at American Ground Water Association | American Ground Water Trust Conference
Steven Hoch, Of Counsel, will be presenting on a panel at the annual American Ground Water Association | American Ground Water Trust Conference on February 20.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: Breaking News: Hot Topics in U.S. and Global Immigration
The immigration and global mobility team at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath is delighted to invite you to a free webinar: “Breaking News: Hot Topics in Global and U.S. and global immigration.
San Francisco-based company is latest to face potential class action in local court over biometric privacy
BELLEVILLE – A San Francisco-based meal delivery company is the latest firm to face a potential class action lawsuit over claims of violations of Illinois' biometric privacy act.
Church sues over alleged unreasonable denial of claim following flood damage
EDWARDSVILLE – A church has filed suit against its insurance company over an alleged "vexatious and unreasonable" denial of a claim after heavy rainfall caused sewers and drains to back up and damage the property.
Manufacturer of biometric timekeeping devices sued over alleged violation of privacy act
EDWARDSVILLE – A manufacturer of devices used to collect employees' biometric information faces a lawsuit over claims it violated an Illinois privacy act.
Case activity for Mario Burkes vs Customized Distribution Services, Inc. on Feb. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mario Burkes against Customized Distribution Services, Inc. on Feb. 14.