News from November 2021
Motorcyclist injured in crash sues over denied disability insurance claim
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man who became disabled after a motorcycle crash is suing his insurer for allegedly denying of his disability benefits coverage.
Smith denies Highland's summary judgment request in trip, fall suit
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith denied the City of Highland’s motion for summary judgment in a pedestrian’s lawsuit alleging she tripped and fell on a crumbled curb while walking to a Halloween event.
Discipline board recommends two month suspension for lawyer accused of disparaging Gleeson; ARDC chief asked for two years
SPRINGFIELD – Attorney Margaret Lowery of Belleville didn’t harm Chief Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson as he alleged, a hearing board of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission ruled on Nov. 10.
Pritzker's choice: Get COVID-19 shot, or lose your job
Gov. J.B. Pritzker just signed an amendment to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act, limiting the law used to challenge his COVID-19 vaccination and other mandates.
Edwardsville homeowner alleges contractor abandoned job, damaged property
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville homeowner alleges the contractor he paid to remodel his home abandoned the job and damaged his property.
Department on Aging Announces 2021 Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame Inductees
Department on Aging Announces 2021 Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame Inductees.
Gilbert lands second suit involving same $2 million insurance dispute; Defense says it was filed across river to avoid potentially adverse decision in Ill.
BENTON – As Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert weighed summary judgment motions in a $2 million insurance dispute, plaintiff Tommy Harris sued for the same amount and the same reason in Missouri.
Homeowner alleges roofing contractor failed to complete project
EDWARDSVILLE — A homeowner alleges the roofing contractor she paid failed to complete the project on her home.
Rosenstengel will keep white farmers' suit claiming they were excluded from government's loan forgiveness program
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel retrieved three Marion County farmers from a class action in Texas on Nov. 10, so she can hear their challenge to exclusion of whites from a loan forgiveness program.
TorHoerman Law hosts annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
TorHoerman Law is hosting its eighth annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Alton Amphitheater.
Attorney General Raoul Releases Annual Holiday Safe Shopping Guide
Attorney General Raoul Releases Annual Holiday Safe Shopping Guide.
Illinois Supreme Court to Swear-in New Attorneys At Virtual Bar Admission Ceremony
Illinois Supreme Court to Swear-in New Attorneys At Virtual Bar Admission Ceremony.
Davis Urges President Biden to Address Supply Chain Crisis, Drop Reckless Tax-and-spending Plan
Davis Urges President Biden to Address Supply Chain Crisis, Drop Reckless Tax-and-spending Plan.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law to Ensure COVID-19 Protections
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law to Ensure COVID-19 Protections.
Counties facing map challenges give up on originals, as cases proceed in federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two county boards that attorney Paul Evans of O’Fallon sued in federal court for drawing district maps before the U.S. census was released have abandoned those maps.
Cryptocurrency exchange accused of collecting biometric data without consent
BELLEVILLE — The world's largest Cryptocurrency exchange company, Binance, is facing a class action alleging it illegally collected users' biometric data.
Motorist allegedly ran stop sign, caused East St. Louis crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims he was injured when another driver ran a stop sign in East St. Louis and caused a collision.
Jurors in McGlynn’s court reach verdict for Raymond Corp. in leg amputation case
EAST ST. LOUIS – Jurors in U.S. district court cleared forklift maker Raymond Corporation of liability in a lower leg imputation trial on Nov. 11.
1-in-5 Illinois students chronically truant thanks to COVID-19 mandates
Illinois students were missing – in masses – during the COVID-19 restrictions on in-person learning. As a result, nearly 20% fewer students met math and English proficiency standards.
Republicans, Latino advocates file proposed map to 'correct constitutional defects' of Dems' state districts
The proposed new map, filed with federal judges, would nearly triple the number of majority Latino state House and Senate districts, compared to plan approved by Democrats and signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in September