News from January 2020
Illinois pensions 101: Paltry contributions yield million-dollar payouts
Across all five state retirement systems, typical career workers pay for about 5% of the cost of their pension benefits. They receive an average of $1.7 million to $3.6 million.
HESSE MARTONE: HesseMartone Works with IRTBA
The Illinois Human Rights Act has been amended with new requirements going into effect on January 1, 2020 and July 1, 2020.
HESSE MARTONE: An Employer’s Guide to Illinois Cannabis Regulation — A workable (and legitimate) definition of “impairment”
The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“Cannabis Act”) protects an employer who acts reasonably based on a “good faith belief” than an employee was “impaired by or under the influence of cannabis”.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Congratulates Illinois Senate President Don Harmon
Attorney Kwame Raoul issued the following statement to congratulate Sen. Don Harmon on his election as president of the Illinois Senate.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Supreme Court Justice Karmeier Announces Vacancy in Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier has announced an application process for appointment to an At Large Circuit Judge vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Jan. 13: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "360 p.i.: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "360 p.i.: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Former Director of Illinois EPA Renee Cipriano joins Thompson Coburn
Nationally recognized environmental attorney Renee Cipriano has joined Thompson Coburn as a partner.
CMC set in FOID card filing fee dispute
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth rescheduled a case management conference exactly one year after taking summary judgment under advisement in a class action alleging an additional $1 filing fee for FOID cards in Illinois is unlawful.
Jan. 13: 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 Jan. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 13: 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 Jan. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 13: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "medical malpractice" cases
The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Patient alleges HSHS Medical Group provided negligent treatment
BELLEVILLE – A patient is suing HSHS Medical Group, Inc. for allegedly failing to begin antibiotic treatment in a timely manner, resulting in injuries.
Tenant claims she was assaulted by property owner at home
BELLEVILLE – A tenant claims she was "severely beaten" by the owner of the property she was renting, prompting a lawsuit.
Memorial Medical Group, LLC sued over alleged negligence resulting in patient's cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE – A patient claims the Memorial Medical Group, LLC was negligent in failing to carry out a test for prostrate cancer, which has prompted a lawsuit.
Cedarhurst Operator, LLC accused of storing biological information without consent
BELLEVILLE – The owner of a number of nursing homes in Southern Illinois is facing a potential class action lawsuit over claims it violated provisions of the state’s data privacy act.
Homeowners claim faulty plumbing job led to mold, illnesses
BELLEVILLE – Embrich Plumbing Co. is being sued by homeowners who claim a bad plumbing job completed years ago led to mold, fungus and serious health issues.
Center for Gastrointestinal Health allegedly misdiagnosed patient
BELLEVILLE – A woman claims she was misdiagnosed at the Center for Gastrointestinal Health, which has caused her to suffer from a potentially serious condition linked to the esophagus.
Case activity for John Doe vs Alliance Coal, LLC on Jan. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Doe against Alliance Coal, LLC, Hamilton County Coal, LLC and Ike Wodring on Jan. 17.
Case activity for Derek Carter vs Commissioner of Social Security on Jan. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Derek Carter against Commissioner of Social Security on Jan. 17.
Case activity for John E. Yarbrough vs Richard Watson on Jan. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by John E. Yarbrough against Richard Watson on Jan. 17.