News from June 2021
Settlement doesn't mean a settling party's share of blame in injury lawsuit considered 'uncollectable': IL Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled defendants in personal injury lawsuits can't use a settlement by another party to shift some of the remaining liability onto still another party. Dissenting justices called the ruling unfair.
Don’t fall for Pritzker administration’s misleading comments on Illinois’ population losses
A recent tweet by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s press secretary shows the administration either doesn’t understand the state’s out-migration problem or it’s deliberately attempting to mislead Illinoisans. Jordan Abudayyeh’s dismissive response to a Fox 32 tweet tries to shoot down the argument that Illinois has a people-loss problem.
Case activity for Keyana Wiley vs Jane Doe on June 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Keyana Wiley against Angelica Wachtor, C. Walker, Jane Doe, Justin Duprey, Justin Young, Nurse Cynthia and Wexford Health Sources Incorporated on June 16.
Case activity for Jolean Harvey vs Commissioner of Social Security on June 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jolean Harvey against Commissioner of Social Security on June 16.
White Illinois farmers challenge bill excluding them from loan assistance
A group of white Illinois farmers is challenging an agricultural relief bill designed to provide loan assistance to “socially disadvantaged” farmers and ranchers, arguing that they are ineligible for assistance following COVID-19 due to their race.
June 10: 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 June 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Kevin Nathan vs Lawrence Correctional Center on June 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kevin Nathan against Lawrence Correctional Center on June 16.
Chiropractor alleges unsolicited fax advertisements violates TCPA
BENTON — A Carbondale chiropractor claims he received unsolicited fax advertisements for employee drug screening services and background checks in violation of state and federal laws.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on June 10
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 10 in the suits below:
June 10: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "245 tort product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "245 tort product liability" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on June 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Dalas Mcintosh vs Scott Thompson on June 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dalas Mcintosh against Jane Doe, John Doe #1, John Doe #2, John Doe #3 and Scott Thompson on June 16.
June 10: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on June 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
IL Supreme Court: Court foreclosure filing fees are illegal tax to support state 'neighborhood beautification plan'
The Illinois Supreme Court struck down a system that charged $50 filing fees on all mortgage foreclosure lawsuits, and then steered the money to 'housing counseling' agencies and city and county governments, ostensibly to reduce foreclosures and blight.
Madison County to beef up cybersecurity in wake of breaches in St. Clair Co. and Alton
Madison County board members approved more than $163,000 in contracts to enhance the county’s cybersecurity.
Illinoisans pay 10th highest lifetime taxes in U.S.
Illinoisans will pay nearly one-third more in taxes during their lives than the average American. They will pay almost double what Indiana and Kentucky residents will pay.
Granite City seeks to dismiss breach of contract suit; Says it does not maintain control of MESD
Granite City argues in a motion to dismiss that it was wrongfully accused of assuming control of the Metro East Sanitary District in a former MESD employee’s suit alleging he was terminated due to political affiliation and denied rehire due to his age.
June 9: 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 June 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 9: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "490 cable/satellite tv" cases
The following cases categorized as "490 cable/satellite tv" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on June 9. 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 June 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 9 in the suits below:
June 9: 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 June 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: