News from October 2020
Cahokia Motors says it repossessed vehicle over insurance coverage loss in fraud suit
Despite a man's claim that he was tricked into default after purchasing a vehicle, Cahokia Motors argues that it repossessed a customer’s vehicle because he failed to make insurance payments and lost full coverage, which he was required to maintain pursuant to the sale agreement.
Pritzker issues 9th emergency declaration to extend COVID-19 powers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a ninth disaster proclamation, extending his emergency powers for another 30 days over all of Illinois.
Typical Illinois family will likely see $244 increase in state, local tax burden with ‘fair tax’
Increased property and sales taxes will likely offset all savings from progressive income tax scheme.
Nearly $3 million spent to keep Bristow seat in Democratic majority - nearly nine times as Republican challenger Elik's campaign
Since State Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) was first elected in 2018, her campaign committee has pulled in $2,960,236 - half of which has come since the beginning of the month.
Granite City medical center sues physicians over alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City is suing three physicians for allegedly breaching their employment contract.
Oct. 19: 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 Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 19: 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 Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Judge Judy for Supreme Court receives $2K in contributions from injury attorney before favorable decision
MOUNT VERNON – Supreme Court candidate Judy Cates concurred in a decision that favored a client of Lanny Darr after he gave her campaign $2,000.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Oct. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Oct. 19 in the suits below:
Sponsors of Kilbride anti-retention spend against election of Cates
SPRINGFIELD – Business owners spending $5 million against retention of Tom Kilbride in the Supreme Court’s Third District started spending against election of Fifth District candidate Judy Cates on Oct. 15.
Forget about Pritzker - this is about you
By this time, with the millions of dollars spent for and against, you have been inundated with advertising on Gov. Pritzker’s so-called “Fair Tax.” Pritzker himself put in $56 million of his own fortune into the “Vote Yes” campaign.
HEYL ROYSTER: Three New Attorneys Join the Firm in Champaign, Chicago, and Edwardsville Offices
Heyl Royster is pleased to announce the addition of three accomplished attorneys to our law firm.
CLARK HILL PLC: Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Recognizes Clark Hill with Compass Award
Clark Hill is proud to announce that it has been recognized this year with the Compass Award from the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.
ICJL issues ratings in judicial and retention contests; Shines light on 'massive sums' spent by trial lawyers for SupCo
The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) says it’s hard to ignore the “massive sums” of money being spent by trial lawyers to win two important state Supreme Court elections.They include a southern Illinois race between Republican David Overstreet and Democrat Judy Cates – who both serve as justices at the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Patient alleges physician failed to suspend hormone replacement therapy, causing blood clot
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims she suffered injuries from a blood clot following knee surgery because her physician failed to suspend or monitor the plaintiff's hormone replacement therapy.
Maher: Gibbons' 'excuse' in release of child killer Kwayera Jackson 'proven false'
In a race to fill a vacancy on the Madison County circuit court bench, former assistant state's attorney Amy Maher called out opponent State's Attorney Tom Gibbons saying he misrepresented the position his office had with clemency petitions of violent felons, including child killer Kwayera Jackson.
Madison County circuit judge campaign contributions trickle in as Election Day approaches
With roughly one week until Election Day, campaign contributions for candidates running for circuit judge in Madison County have been modest.
Slusser: Vote for Amy Elik
Illinois is at a crossroads, with our metro east region at the mercy of Springfield politicians to keep businesses open, children in school, and gather with family and friends.
Woman claims Best Buy employee steered cart into her at Fairview Heights store
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper claims she suffered injuries after a Best Buy employee allegedly steered a cart into her as she was pushing a wheelchair at the Fairview Heights store.