News from May 2020
Insurer says medical device manufacturer entitled to 'limited' coverage in upcoding fraud suit
An insurance company is asking the court to determine how much coverage a medical device manufacturer is entitled to in a fraud suit alleging it participated in upcoding.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Announces $550 Million Settlement With Nation’s Largest Subprime Auto Financing Company
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc. (Santander) that includes approximately $550 million in relief for consumers and ensures future protections for consumers with subprime auto loans.
Case activity for United States vs $4, 800. 00 in United States Currency on May 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by United States against $4, 800. 00 in United States Currency on May 22.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Developing Employer Forms, Policies and Procedures for the COVID-19 Workplace
Cozen O'Connor issued the following announcement on.Location Webinar Date & Time Start Date: 05/29/2020 Start Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 2:00 pm EST As companies get employees back to work and settle in to the new COVID-19 workplace, it is important to develop the necessary policies and forms to deal with the new workplace challenges.
Some King Corona observations
Folks, we must not live in fear. Romans 8:28 teaches us that “in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” We should turn to our Creator, seek his face and pray that He will heal our land. Take courage.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Immigration Considerations for Returning to Work
As the country begins to reopen and employees get back to work, employers will face unique challenges.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: How to Navigate the After Effects of the U.S. Stimulus Packages
Your company received stimulus funding, what do you need to know now?
May 15: 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 May 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 21: Evelyn M Blanchard vs GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Evelyn M Blanchard against GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC. on May 21.
Case activity for Daren Bailey vs Governor Jay Robert Pritzker on May 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daren Bailey against Governor Jay Robert Pritzker on May 21.
May 15: 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 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 15: 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 May 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 15: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "195 contract product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "195 contract product liability" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 15: 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 May 15. 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 May 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 15 in the suits below:
Clay County judge grants restraining order, again, vs Pritzker's stay home order
Clay County Judge Michael McHaney has weighed in again on Gov. JB Pritzker's use of executive power during the COVID-19 crisis, granting another temporary restraining order against Pritzker, this time to a southern Illinois tanning salon owner.
Justice Department: Bailey right in dispute vs Pritzker over emergency powers
Steven Weinhoeft, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, says Gov. JB Pritzker was wrong to try to take State Rep. Darren Bailey's lawsuit to federal court, and the governor's interpretation of state law concerning his emergency powers is wrong, as well.
Physician assistant allegedly terminated for refusing to disclose patient's healthcare information
A physician assistant claims she was terminated for refusing to provide an employee’s protected healthcare information to the patient’s employer.
Bailey moves to remand suit against Pritzker from federal court back to Clay County
EAST ST. LOUIS – Governor JB Pritzker removed state Rep. Darren Bailey’s suit for liberty from Clay County to U.S. district court on May 21, and Bailey moved to remand it to Clay County the same day.
Appellate court denies motion to vacate guilty plea for burglary, rejects conflict of interest argument
MT. VERNON -The Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court has denied an attempt to have a guilty plea withdrawn by a defendant who claimed ineffective counsel largely due to conflict of interest.