News from March 2021
Suit alleges logistics company fired employee over Workers' Compensation claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A former logistics company employee claims he was fired in retaliation for filing a Workers' Compensation claim.
Staunton pub sued after drunk driver allegedly caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Staunton Pub that allegedly served a drunk driver and the woman who rented him a vehicle are accused of negligence.
Suit alleges insurance carrier failed to indemnify policy holder
EDWARDSVILLE — A Collinsville-based finance company facing class actions for allegedly repossessing debtors' vehicles, alleges its insurance carrier has failed to provide indemnification per the insurance policy.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Hosts Information Session to Overcome Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike and representatives from Pfizer to address issues and questions contributing to vaccine hesitancy, particularly in Black and minority communities. Attorney General Raoul hosted “The COVID-19 Vaccine and You: Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy,” a free Black History Month webinar to overcome vaccine hesitancy in Black and minority communities.
REPRESENTANTIVE MIKE BOST: Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), the Ranking Member on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee introduced the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Attorneys and Legal Services Providers to Receive Expanded Remote Access to Court Documents March 1
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the expansion of the Remote Access Policy (RAP) for Illinois licensed attorneys and legal services providers in User Group 5.