News from June 2020
Case activity for Dmd Erik Taube vs Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. on June 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dmd Erik Taube against Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Twin City Fire Insurance Company on June 15.
May 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 29: Carie Vaughn vs Ethicon, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carie Vaughn against Ethicon, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson on May 29.
Mascoutah dentist files business interruption class action against The Hartford
EAST ST. LOUIS – Mascoutah dentist Erik Taube sued insurer The Hartford over lockdown losses on June 15, and proposed to lead a class action for Illinois dentists.
HEYL ROYSTER: COVID-19: An Update from Heyl Royster
Greetings from Heyl Royster!
Suit alleges transport company refused to pay for barge repairs
A marine transport company is accused of refusing to pay for barge repairs pursuant to a charter agreement.
Illinois gas tax set for automatic increase July 1
State lawmakers last summer doubled Illinois’ gas tax to help pay for capital projects. Each year the gas tax automatically rises, shielding lawmakers from responsibility for hikes.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on June 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 8 in the suits below:
June 8: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "380 personal property: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "380 personal property: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on June 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Earth to Springfield: We have a problem!
You can’t pour a gallon of liquid into a quart container.
June 8: 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 June 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Patient allegedly developed abscess following tooth extraction
A dental patient claims she suffered permanent disfigurement after developing an abscess from a double tooth extraction.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Announces Protections for Consumers When Utility Shut-off Moratorium Ends
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that his office, along with consumer groups and the Illinois Commerce Commission, has entered into an agreement with the major utility companies to enact important consumer protections once the Illinois Commerce Commission's (ICC) shut-off and late fee moratorium has lifted.
Class action alleges data breach exposed COVID-19 unemployment applicants' personal information
A class action filed in federal court alleges personally identifying information was accessed during a data breach of a web-portal intended to handle unemployment applications related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Motorist allegedly hit by tractor-trailer while stopped to help another driver
A motorist claims his vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer on I-70 while he was stopped on the shoulder of the interstate to assist another driver whose car had broken down.
Wage dispute removed to federal court awaiting remand ruling; Defense argues fraudulent joinder
BENTON – Plaintiff Michael Stone of Madison County, former employee of mechanical contractor Corrigan Brothers, seeks back pay not only from the brothers but also from their office managers.
June 7: 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 June 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Illinois sales tax revenues down 24% in May amid strict lockdown
Monthly sales tax collections in Illinois continued sharp declines compared to one year earlier amid strict COVID-19 restrictions. Neighboring states with more open economies fared better.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on June 7
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 7 in the suits below:
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Joins Drug Pricing Lawsuit
Attorney General Raoul Joins Drug Pricing Lawsuit Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Taro, Perrigo, and Fougera (now Sandoz) Pharmaceuticals and 24 other large generic drug manufacturers alleging a widespread conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade for more than 80 different topical generic drugs.