News from March 2021
Honeywell pushes back on plaintiff’s ‘hypothetical’ uranium claims as trial date approaches
BENTON – Honeywell, which successfully defended claims that it contaminated Metropolis with uranium, objects to defending the claims under different law.
Classrooms First Act unanimously passes Illinois House committee
A bill to channel education dollars from duplicate bureaucracy and into classrooms or back to property taxpayers won committee approval. It is headed for a full vote in the Illinois House.
Auction company accused of wrongful termination, allowing sexual harassment to continue
BELLEVILE — A woman claims she was wrongfully terminated from her employment after suffering nearly a year of sexual harassment, including unwanted kissing, hugging and derogatory name calling.
Illinois is one of few states with ‘death tax'; Bill would double it
Increasing the estate tax would hurt family farms and businesses, drive wealth and investment out of Illinois. Most states are ending their ‘death taxes.’
Poshard, Madison County settle suit alleging retaliatory discharge following sexual harassment
EAST ST. LOUIS - Kristen Poshard has reached an unspecified settlement with Madison County in a suit alleging she was wrongfully terminated for resisting sexual harassment by former county board member Phil Chapman.
Motorist claims defective airbag, seatbelt resulted in loss of eye
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims her vehicle's restraint system was defective during a "low speed" collision, requiring one of her eyes to be removed as a result of her injuries.
Belleville woman alleges injuries from dog in unprovoked attack
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville woman is suing the owners of a dog that allegedly attacked her while she was on her own property, causing her to suffer injuries
CLARK HILL PLC: Examining COBRA and Other Key Benefit Changes for Employers Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has created major changes to several employee benefits that employers will need to consider and implement.
BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP: Acritas Stars Recognizes 56 BCLP Lawyers for Outstanding Client Service
The international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has announced that 56 lawyers across the firm are recognized as 2021 Acritas Stars: Stand-Out Lawyers for their exceptional service and professional excellence.
HEYL ROYSTER: Illinois Legislature Poised to Unfairly Change Tort Law in Illinois Regarding Prejudgment Interest
In January 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation that seeks to dramatically change the law in Illinois with respect to an award of prejudgment interest in personal injury lawsuits.
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown ranked among top 10 in BTI’s Client Service A-Team report
Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that it is ranked ninth in client service in BTI Consulting Group’s “Client Service A-Team 2021: Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance” report, a ranking of law firms based solely on objective feedback from corporate counsel.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Calls for Further Reforms to the Chicago Police Department’s Search Warrant Policy
Attorney General Kwame Raoul called for additional reforms to a proposed search warrant policy the Chicago Police Department (CPD) plans to implement to address the disturbing pattern of “wrong raids” by CPD officers.
Case activity for National American Insurance Company vs Hocking Oil Company, Inc. on March 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by National American Insurance Company against Hocking Oil Company, Inc. on March 26.
Case activity for Eastern Express, Inc. vs Pete Rahn Construction Company on March 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Eastern Express, Inc. against Pete Rahn Construction Company on March 26.
Case activity for Denis Martin vs Daryle Tyson on March 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Denis Martin against Daryle Tyson and Werner Enterprises, Inc. on March 26.
Case activity for Keneth Sharples vs Internal Revenue Service on March 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Keneth Sharples against Internal Revenue Service on March 26.
Case activity for Laura J. Maue vs Andrew M. Saul on March 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Laura J. Maue against Andrew M. Saul on March 26.
March 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "480 consumer credit" cases
The following cases categorized as "480 consumer credit" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 25: Travis Mundy vs Wieser's Concrete Products, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Travis Mundy against Wieser's Concrete Products, Inc. on March 25: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0754-4437250.), Filed By Travis Mundy. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Wieser's Concrete Products, Inc.)(zinzilieta, Angie)'.
March 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "423 bankruptcy withdrawl" cases
The following cases categorized as "423 bankruptcy withdrawl" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: