News from August 2021
3-D Printing Medical Devices and the Disruption of Product Liability Law and Regulation
3-D Printing Medical Devices and the Disruption of Product Liability Law and Regulation.
Davis Amendment to Expand High-Speed Broadband Access in Underserved Areas Adopted Unanimously By House
Davis Amendment to Expand High-Speed Broadband Access in Underserved Areas Adopted Unanimously By House.
2022: A referendum on Pritzker
With the 2022 election over a year away, Gov. Pritzker is more vulnerable than many think. Let’s start with how Pritzker got elected.
Rosenstengel finds many reasons not to certify Jimmy John’s class action; Lead plaintiff’s parting words at work ‘f***ing b**ch’ among them
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. Judge Nancy Rosenstengel redacted portions of an order denying a class action for 600,000 Jimmy John’s workers, but didn’t redact plaintiff Robert Conrad’s last words at work.
Gilbert transfers insurance dispute with Central Mutual to Central Illinois
BENTON – Chaina Dehart of Brown County sued her insurer in St. Clair County in case arbitration didn’t satisfy her, but she chose the wrong court.
Class action alleges Amazon’s ‘Alexa’ capabilities violate BIPA
A class action complaint filed against Amazon in the Madison County Circuit Court alleges the tech giant violates the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) with its Alexa capabilities.
Lawyers in proposed Zinus mattress class action in settlement talks
EAST ST. LOUIS – Lawyers in a mass action over fiberglass in mattresses asked U.S. District Judge David Dugan to cancel a crucial hearing, stating they were engaged in good faith discussions to resolve their issues.
Motorist alleges speeding driver caused crash on Route 159
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver who allegedly suffered injuries in a collision claims the other driver was speeding at an intersection on Route 159.
Suit alleges breach of lease agreement between Madison County transportation, trucking companies
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County transportation company claims the trucking company it entered into a commercial motor vehicle leasing agreement with has failed to report accurate load amounts and pay the plaintiff accordingly.
HB Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in Talc Case
HB Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in Talc Case.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Stronger Policies for Protecting Students
Attorney General Raoul Urges Stronger Policies for Protecting Students.
Masks required for everyone entering Madison County courthouse beginning Monday
Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge announced that masks will be required for everyone who enters the courthouse regardless of vaccination status beginning Aug. 9.
Man sues insurer over denied underinsured motorist claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A man injured in a car crash is suing his insurer for allegedly denying his underinsured motorist claim.
Consumers claim over-the-counter heartburn medication caused cancer
EDWARDSVILLE — A suit alleges that Pfizer, Walgreens and others failed to warn consumers of the risk of exposure to the carcinogen N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) with its over-the-counter ranitidine heart burn medicine.
Suit alleges Stearns Nursing and Rehab Center patient died following fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City nursing and rehab center is facing a wrongful death suit after a patient allegedly died from complications from a fall and other neglect.
Woman alleges auto dealership sold her defective vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges a Collinsville auto dealership fraudulently sold her a car that was unsafe and in need of major repair work.
Suit alleges lessee breached contract by interfering with business relationships
EDWARDSVILLE — A spa and salon studio alleges one of its lessees breached their contract by soliciting other lessees, which interfered with their business relationships.
Mother alleges Alton Memorial staff ignored pregnancy complications, resulting in her baby's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges Alton Memorial Hospital staff's failure to properly treat her condition during her pregnancy and labor resulted in the death of her baby.
Illinois unconcerned as communication and 'science' behind COVID policy slip toward chaos
The Illinois Department of Public health took no time at all deciding last week to say it “fully aligns” with new masking guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, including universal masking in schools, regardless of vaccination status. IDHP’s announcement came only hours after the CDC announcement on Tuesday.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Illinois Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals
Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Illinois Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals.