News from February 2021
Volkswagen dealership accused of concealing manufacturer's defect
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims a St. Clair Volkswagen dealership concealed a known manufacturer's defect that allegedly caused her vehicle's engine failure.
Fifth District reduces Tavon Ludy's first degree murder conviction to involuntary manslaughter of 5-year-old
MOUNT VERNON – Madison County jurors who found Tavon Ludy guilty of murdering a little boy should have convicted him of involuntary manslaughter, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Feb. 5.
Illinois lawmakers to vote on controversial ‘Culturally Responsive’ education rule
The Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules will vote Feb. 16 on whether to suspend a rule that would require Illinois teacher training programs to adopt ‘culturally responsive teaching and leading’ standards.
Woman allegedly tripped over barriers outside Wood River Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims Walmart and a fencing company placed unsafe barriers on the sidewalk outside of a store in Wood River, causing her to trip and suffer injuries.
Feb. 1: 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 Feb. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 1: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Christian Starkey vs JES Fit Inc. II on Feb. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christian Starkey against JES Fit Inc. II on Feb. 7.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 1 in the suits below:
Feb. 1: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "442 civil rights: jobs" cases
The following cases categorized as "442 civil rights: jobs" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nursing home, staff sued over patient's alleged death from septic shock
BELLEVILLE — The estate of a woman who allegedly died of septic shock from untreated skin wounds accuses a nursing facility and several of its nursing staff were negligent.
Illinois education spending belongs in classrooms, not in administrative offices
A bill in the Illinois House would work to consolidate administration of Illinois’ schools without closing schools. The move would put more money in classrooms and take less from property taxpayers.
Former Kohl's employee sues over alleged wrongful termination, discrimination
A former Kohl’s employee claims she was discriminated against when her employer challenged her medical leave and denied her promotion opportunities.
Wrongful death suit alleges hospital, physicians failed to do proper cardiac testing
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Alton Memorial Hospital and several of its physicians for allegedly failing to do proper cardiac testing, resulting in a patient's death.
Swansea Rural King searches for insurance contract in dog bite suit over allegedly defective choke collar
BENTON – Swansea Rural King sued Travelers insurance companies for coverage of a dog bite suit without possessing a contract to support its claim.
Litigants in civil disputes abandon hopes for jury trials at SDIL
EAST ST. LOUIS – One side in a wrongful death suit at U.S.
Injured barge worker sues former employer over failure to comply with court ruling
EDWARDSVILLE — A barge worker injured on the job in 2011 claims his former employer has failed to comply with a prior court ruling.
Refinery laborer burned in explosion sues Phillips 66
EDWARDSVILLE — A laborer who suffered second degree burns during an explosion at a Phillips 66 refinery is accusing the company of negligence.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Kwame Raoul Defends Ability of State Attorneys General to Fight Against Robocalls
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Lindenbaum v. Realgy arguing that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) robocall ban was enforceable from 2015 to 2020.
HEPLERBROOM: 16 HB Attorneys Listed as Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®
HeplerBroom is proud to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been named 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and 2 have been named 2021 Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyers.
POLSINELLI PC: Polsinelli Ranks Among Top 1% of Best Performing Law Firms Nationwide, Earns Several Rankings in Patexia’s 2021 Patent Litigation Intelligence Report
m Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to announce high-achieving rankings in Patexia’s Patent Litigation Intelligence Report 2021 edition.