News from April 2021
Insurance carrier alleges no duty to defend in electrocution suit
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance provider claims it has no duty to defend in a wrongful death suit involving a worker who was electrocuted at its policy holder's job site.
Injury case against marine contractor Luhr Brothers settles day before perjury sanction hearing
EAST ST. LOUIS – River worker Troy Hawks of Kentucky settled a suit against Luhr Brothers marine services of Columbia a day before a hearing on a motion to dismiss the suit as a sanction for perjury.
Illinois loses one seat in Congress after 2020 census shows population drop of 18,124
Illinois will lose one representative in the U.S. House. The state’s population declined by 18,124 during the past decade, putting Illinois at 12.8 million residents in 2020.
Fast Eddie's, intoxicated driver sued over fatal motorcycle crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is accused of becoming intoxicated at Fast Eddie's and then causing a fatal collision with a motorcycle.
April 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 19. 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 April 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on April 19 in the suits below:
Judge Threlkeld to run in '22 for Madison County circuit court vacancy
Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld of Edwardsville will run next year as a Republican candidate for the resident judgeship he currently holds by appointment.
Oldcastle faces suit alleging BIPA violations
BELLEVILLE — Current and former Oldcastle employees have filed a proposed class action alleging the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by requiring fingerprint scans without consent.
Seventh Circuit: Plaintiffs left unmistakable impression they pulled litigation trigger before doing homework
CHICAGO – Debt collectors who lost to State Farm at the U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate court two years ago returned with a nearly identical suit and lost again.
Retired Collinsville officer joins Madison County State's Attorney's Office as investigator
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced the addition of retired officer and detective Chris Warren as an investigator.
ATTORNEY'S OFICE FOR SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS: 40th Annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Every April, the Department of Justice leads communities across the Nation in their annual observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
CLARK HILL PLC: Tea & Tidbits: Recognizing Discrimination in Employee Benefits Programs to be held on April 29, 2021
Join us as we spill the tea!
REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Get Accurate Benefits, Reinstate 48-Hour Claim Review Rule
U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) is co-leading legislation introduced by Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) to help veterans get accurate benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 2753, the bipartisan Veterans Claim Transparency Act reinstates and codifies "the 48-hour rule," which allows a veteran's representative to review the VA's preliminary determination of a veteran’s benefits 48 hours before finalizing the benefit determination.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Kwame Raoul Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Expand and Strengthen Address Confidentiality Program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the Illinois Senate's unanimous passage of his legislation to expand and strengthen Illinois' Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) to include protections for survivors of human trafficking.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges Congress to Rescind Proposal Allowing Predatory Lenders to Take Advantage of Consumers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to rescind the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) True Lender Rule.
Construction worker alleges OSHA violations resulted in fall off ladder
EDWARDSVILLE — A construction worker who fell off a ladder at a job site in Bethalto claims OSHA regulations were not followed at the project site.
Case activity for Randy Kornel Adams vs Commissioner of Social Security on April 24
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Randy Kornel Adams against Commissioner of Social Security on April 24.
Estel Foods employees claim they did not consent to biometric data collection
EDWARDSVILLE — Estel Foods and others are accused of violating state BIPA laws and failing to make proper disclosures to employees about their fingerprint scans.
Case activity for Matthew Emanuel Baker vs Commissioner of Social Security on April 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Matthew Emanuel Baker against Commissioner of Social Security on April 23.
Case activity for Tayler Shelton vs SuperValu Inc. on April 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tayler Shelton against SuperValu Inc. and United Natural Foods, Inc. on April 23.