News from January 2021
Insurance carrier accused of illegally miscalculating claim payments
EDWARDSVILLE — An insurance policy holder filed a class action against an insurance carrier she alleges is illegally underpaying for claims by miscalculating depreciation values.
Seventh Circuit reverses Rosenstengel over Apple BIPA remand order
CHICAGO – U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges granted Apple immediate relief from Chief District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel’s order remanding privacy invasion claims to St. Clair County circuit court.
Madison County board rejects board member nominees; Districts 6 and 14 seats must be filled by Friday
All three nominees presented by Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler for the appointment of three vacant positions were rejected by board members last week.
Suit alleges Metro East Sanitary District breached contract
EDWARDSVILLE — The Metro East Sanitary District is accused of allegedly breaching a contract.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost, Davis Issue Joint Statement on President Biden’s Keystone Xl Pipeline Executive Order
U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (IL-12) and Rodney Davis (IL-13) issued the following joint statement on President Biden’s Keystone XL Pipeline executive order.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Defends Key Provision of the Voting Rights Act Before Supreme Court
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a robust test for applying Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which prohibits policies and practices that interfere with citizens’ right to vote based on their race.
Jan. 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 18. 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 Jan. 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 18 in the suits below:
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Statement on Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement regarding the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris.
Hunter Biden’s former business partner Devon Archer wants USSC to review fraud conviction
NEW YORK CITY – Devon Archer, former partner of President Biden’s son Hunter Biden, intends to seek Supreme Court review of his fraud conviction.
Commercial landlord claims tenants owe more than $65,000 in back rent
EDWARDSVILLE — The owner of a commercial property in Granite City claims its tenant owes more than $65,000 in back rent and other charges.
Woman claims intoxicated bar patron caused her to fall, suffer injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she suffered injuries after a Collinsville bar failed to stop an intoxicated person from attacking patrons.
Former Metro East Sanitary District executive director claims he was illegally terminated
EDWARDSVILLE — The Metro East Sanitary District (MESD) and its board members are being sued by a former executive director alleging his employment was illegally terminated.
Rosenstengel allows dent repair dispute plaintiff to amend complaint; Finds Gleeson properly corrected lawsuit dating error
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief Twentieth Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson properly corrected an inadvertent dating error that involved a statute of limitations, Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel decided on Jan. 15.
Daimler Trucks pursues third party claim against driver in deadly wreck on Hwy. 67 in Arkansas
BENTON – Daimler Trucks seeks permission to investigate a $25,000 settlement of a fatal crash as a possible trick to shift liability from the person who caused it.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Eighty-One Attorneys Named to 2021 Leading Lawyers
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to have 81 attorneys named to the 2021 Leading Lawyers list. Leading Lawyers, a division of Law Bulletin Media, recognizes the top five percent of licensed attorneys in Illinois and Michigan.
Case activity for Charmel Brown vs Jane Doe on Jan. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Charmel Brown against Anthony Wils, C/o Doe, Doctor Doe, Jane Doe, Nurse Liz, Nurse Morgan, Nurse Reeva, Rob Jefreys and Wexford on Jan. 22.
Case activity for Dontay T Wiliams vs H & EDP Management LLC on Jan. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dontay T Wiliams, Laquita A Long and Torian Terel Hopkins against H & EDP Management LLC and Hary Parker on Jan. 22.
Case activity for Devonta Coton vs Rachele Braun on Jan. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Devonta Coton against M. Dambacher and Rachele Braun on Jan. 22.
Case activity for Angela Brandmeyer vs Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC on Jan. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Angela Brandmeyer against Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC on Jan. 22.