News from June 2024
IL appeals court tosses Samsung from lawsuit over exploding vape battery
Samsung argued it doesn't market batteries in Illinois or for use in e-smoking devices
Labor Department goes after O'Fallon and Alton IHOP tip jars
EAST ST. LOUIS - Khalid Ramadan maintained an invalid tip pool at IHOP restaurants in O'Fallon and Alton and directed managers to delete hours, according to acting U.S. labor secretary Julie Su.
Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Diversity Initiatives Against Unfounded Attacks
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, issued a letter to the American Bar Association (ABA), Fortune 100 company CEOs and other leaders to refute baseless attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and programs.
Former employee sues Carrier Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center over pregnancy discrimination
A former Certified Nursing Assistant has filed a lawsuit against Carrier Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center alleging pregnancy-based discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2023. The plaintiff seeks back pay with interest among other forms of relief.
Hartford says it doesn't have to defend former Edwardsville business in BIPA suit
EAST ST. LOUIS - Hartford Casualty seeks a declaration that it doesn’t have to defend a potential class action alleging that Customized Distribution Services invaded biometric privacy of job applicants at its former location in Edwardsville.
Justice Lisa Holder White Announces Formation Of Screening Committee to Fill Resident Circuit Judge - Peoria County Vacancy
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Tenth Judicial Circuit – Peoria County.
Cook Co 'assault weapons' ban not constitutional, even under prior appeals court ruling upholding IL gun ban: Filing
Second Amendment rights advocates urged the Seventh Circuit Appeals Court to strike down Cook County's "assault weapons" ban ordinance and overrule their colleagues, saying the ordinance and the decision violate the Constitution and clash with two Supreme Court rulings
Students who put up with remote learning can't claim breach of contract, McKendree argues
BENTON - McKendree University of Lebanon argues that because Kelsey Delisle and Riley Ponce put up with virtual instruction in 2020 they can’t claim the school breached their contracts.
Truck injury trial canceled days ahead of start over marital conflict of interest
EAST ST. LOUIS - Marital conflict created a conflict of interest in court and caused cancellation of a trial Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel would have started on June 24.
22 Bclp Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in France Ranking 2025
The Best Lawyers™ in France has recognized 22 lawyers in 20 practice areas in the 2025 edition.
Family Dispute Over Estate Leads to Dismissed Appeal and Denied Sanctions
A contentious family dispute over an estate has led to an appellate court dismissing an appeal while affirming denials for sanctions and attorney fees against defendants accused of various wrongdoings related to inheritance issues.
Notice of Vacancy for Resident Circuit Judge In Woodford County – Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in Woodford County in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
HeplerBroom Updates State Chamber of Commerce on Employment Issues on June 25, 2024
On June 25, Charles Insler is presenting a webinar for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on recent employment law cases.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Over Release of Asbestos in Lake Behavioral Hospital Demolition
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against V Covington Realty LLC and V Covington LLC, Reed Illinois Corporation, K.L.F. Enterprises Inc. and Alliance Environmental Control Inc. over the alleged improper handling and removal of materials containing asbestos during a demolition project at Lake Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois.
Granite City landlord claims he was punished by city for opposing eviction ordinance
EAST ST. LOUIS - Landlord Kevin Link claims Granite City charged him with ordinance violations in 2019 as punishment for opposing an ordinance that compelled eviction of renters that police connected to criminals.
Church: Theological controversies should not be decided by courts
EAST ST. LOUIS - Roxana Church of the Nazarene claims U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn lacks jurisdiction over a claim that it violated its bylaws when it terminated membership of Wood River resident William Ray Rogers.
Dancers unite: Showgirl's lawsuit against Miss Kitty's now a class action
EAST ST. LOUIS - A Washington Park adult entertainment club now faces a certified class of dancers who say they were treated unfairly.
Grandmother dismisses gaming addiction suit ahead of sanctions hearing
EAST ST. LOUIS - Cynthia Jiminez of Marion County escaped possible penalties for suing video game developer Epic Games without evidence by dismissing the suit.
Judge says veterinarians, clinic not liable for wrongly euthanizing cat
Claims against Woodford County Animal Control remain pending
Judge: Lawsuit investor Burford can't stop Pilgrim's Pride from settling Sysco's meat price fixing lawsuits
A Chicago federal judge, who had earlier agreed that lawsuit investor Burford Capital could seize control of food supplier Sysco's legal claims as part of a sprawling antitrust action over meat prices, said meat producer Pilgrim's Pride had an enforceable settlement deal with Sysco, which bound Burford