News from April 2022
Illinois' new crime bill task force poised to fail
We’ve reached a breaking point on crime in Illinois and supermajority Democrats in the state legislature know it. So as June’s primary elections approach, they’ve introduced legislation to create a Crime Reduction Task Force that would “develop and propose ways to reduce crime across the state.” Legislators, law enforcement, policy experts, victims and witnesses would “review research and best practices while taking expert and witness testimony” and then issue findings and recommendations to lawmakers and the Governor by March 1 of next year.
Republican primary battle in 112th House District edges negative
Republican candidates seeking to turn Illinois House District 112 from blue to red are sparring over voting records and conflict of interest allegations.
Woman sues State Farm for additional benefits following crash
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing an insurance company for allegedly failing to pay underinsured motorist benefits following a 2018 crash.
Pritzker ranks 4th-worst governor for economic freedom
In a new report on America’s 50 governors, Gov. J.B Pritzker was ranked 47th because of the harm he’s done to the state economy. Voters saved him from a lower rank by rejecting his ‘fair tax.’
Woman alleges insurer failed to pay fire claim, breaching contract
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims Allstate Insurance has failed to provide payments following a fire.
Davis Introduces Legislation to Prevent Liberal Local Governments From Banning or Restricting Pesticide Use
Davis Introduces Legislation to Prevent Liberal Local Governments From Banning or Restricting Pesticide Use.
Suit alleges motorist caused head-on collision in Clinton County
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a head-on collision on St. Rose Road.
Tenant sues over fall at Edwardsville apartment complex
EDWARDSVILLE - A tenant is suing the property managers of an Edwardsville apartment complex after he allegedly fell down the stairs due to a faulty handrail.
Tenant sued over alleged unpaid rent
EDWARDSVILLE - A landlord is suing its tenant for allegedly failing to pay rent.
GOP gubernatorial candidate under scrutiny over alleged improper electioneering
Although Jesse Sullivan may have violated some campaign advertising rules, the Republican candidate for governor is not the first politician in Illinois to use public property for making campaign ads
Judges Gleeson and Brown receive Distinguished Service Award
Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson and Circuit Judge Richard Brown of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit were presented the Distinguished Service Award by the Illinois Defense Counsel on March 31.
71-year-old bicyclist allegedly hit by distracted driver
EDWARDSVILLE - A bicyclist claims a motorist struck him near the Madison County Transit Schoolhouse Trail while driving under the influence and distracted.
Motorist allegedly made illegal turn, caused Granite City collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing for $50,000 after another driver allegedly made an illegal turn and struck his vehicle in Granite City.
Polsinelli Earns “Standout” Status in Six Categories of BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 Client Service A-Team Report
Polsinelli Earns “Standout” Status in Six Categories of BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 Client Service A-Team Report.
Rep. Elik's March 2022 legislative update
Rep. Amy Elik provides an update on notable bills that have passed recently and discusses former Speaker Michael Madigan's indictment.
Junk fax class action assigned to McGlynn while another TCPA gets the boot
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two U.S. district judges recused themselves from a class action claim that Auffenberg Hyundai sent telephone messages without consent.
Man alleges injuries when officer tripped, causing him to also fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A man is suing the Madison County Sheriff’s Department when an officer tripped and allegedly caused the plaintiff to fall.
Dugan grants defense summary judgment in claim against Nivea lotion
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two experts failed to connect Nivea firming hydration lotion to a consumer’s skin damage, U.S. District Judge David Dugan ruled on March 23.
Wilson Elser Sees Virtual or Hybrid Trials and Arbitrations as a Fact of Life in the Future
Wilson Elser Sees Virtual or Hybrid Trials and Arbitrations as a Fact of Life in the Future.