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Liberty Justice Center sues over law forcing Illinoisans to litigate constitutional challenges in Chicago, Springfield

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The Liberty Justice Center is suing Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in St. Clair County Circuit Court, challenging a state law that requires all Illinois residents to file Constitutional claims against state laws, rules, or orders in Cook or Sangamon County Circuit Courts.
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National Shooting Sports Foundation lawsuit: Firearm liability law is unconstitutional, preempted by Lawful Commerce in Arms legislation

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The National Shooting Sports Foundations Inc. (NSSF) is suing Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in response to House Bill 218 signed by Gov. J.B. Pritkzer on Aug. 12, which “radically expands liability in Illinois for members of the firearm industry - and them alone.”
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Seventh Circuit hears arguments on controversial assault weapon, magazine ban

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A panel of judges with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on Illinois’ controversial assault weapon ban Thursday, challenging the state’s justification for the ban and the plaintiffs’ reliance on “in common use.”
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Plaintiffs object to motion for stay on request for partial summary judgment in gun ban challenge; Maag: 'Justice delayed is justice denied'

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag objects to Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly’s motion for a stay on non-Second Amendment claims in a southern Illinois gun ban challenge, arguing that the state is “terrified that this court will rule in accord with well established precedent on the topic.”
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Wood River attorney files FOID card challenge in Madison County ‘in express and intentional violation’ of new jurisdiction law

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag filed a lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court challenging the constitutionality of the state’s Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card statute, and he urged the court not to transfer the case in accordance with a new law signed last month by Gov. J.B. Pritzker which now requires such cases to be litigated in either Chicago or Springfield.
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Coles County jurors award $40 million to disabled teen in birth injury case

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A Coles County jury awarded Kiera Campbell, 19, and her parents, Todd and Jaime Campbell, $40 million as compensation for the severely disabling injuries she suffered as a result of delayed delivery during childbirth.
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KCIC report: Madison, St. Clair Counties see most asbestos filings for 2022; Cook County ranked #7

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison and St. Clair County again saw the most asbestos case filings for 2022, according to an annual report by Washington D.C.-based technology and management consulting firm KCIC.
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Rosenstengel transfers PFAS suit against McDonald's to Northern District of Illinois

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel in the Southern District of Illinois denied McDonald’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging, but she granted transfer to the Northern District of Illinois.
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IL state officials oppose injunctive relief from 'assault weapons' ban in southern district court; County officials support plaintiffs

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Illinois state officials have responded in opposition to requests for preliminary injunction from the Protect Illinois Communities Act in southern district court, arguing that semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines are not protected as “arms” under the Second Amendment. Specifically, they argue that while the weapons regulated by the law are widely owned, they claim the weapons are not used for self-defense but are commonly used in mass shootings.
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McGlynn orders state officials to ‘provide illustrative examples’ of newly banned weapons, firearm accessories

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ordered Illinois state officials to “provide illustrative examples of each and every item banned” under the so-called Protect Illinois Communities Act in their response to a motion for statewide preliminary injunction. McGlynn ordered the detailed response on Feb. 13 after the defendants sought additional time to respond to the motion seeking to enjoin them from enforcing a ban on semi-automatic firearms and “high capacity” magazines.
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Effingham County judge issues another restraining order for more than 2,300 plaintiffs

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Another temporary restraining order (TRO) was entered in Effingham County Circuit Court, enjoining Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state defendants from enforcing a weapons ban against more than 2,300 plaintiffs from across Illinois.
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White County judge grants restraining order for 1,690 plaintiffs in gun ban challenge

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
White County Circuit Judge Scott Webb granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) for roughly 1,690 gun owners and gun shops, mirroring the Fifth District Appellate Court’s finding that the Illinois weapons ban violates the Equal Protection clause of the Illinois Constitution.
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Appeals panel: IL gun ban infringes Illinoisans' 'fundamental rights,' should remain blocked

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A 2-1 decision upheld an Effingham judge's temporary restraining order on the law, as the majority said Illinois Democrats may have engaged in a "frenzied," possibly unconstitutional process to ram through the ban on so-called "assault weapons" with no real debate
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IL State Rifle Association, others file motion for statewide preliminary injunction and seek advanced trial on merits

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn has been assigned to preside over a motion seeking a statewide preliminary injunction enjoining Illinois state officials from enforcing the ban on semiautomatic firearms and magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
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Federal suit challenging ‘assault weapons’ ban filed in Southern District; Suit: Banned guns do not meet ‘dangerous’ or ‘unusual’ threshold

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A St. Clair County veteran joined a group of nonprofit organizations and two gun stores in their legal battle against state and local officials for having the authority to enact House Bill 5471, which bans “assault weapons” and “high capacity” magazines.
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Independent pharmacies sue OptumRx over alleged 'bad faith' reimbursement practices meant to 'destroy competition'

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Nearly 200 independently owned pharmacies are suing OptumRx in St. Clair County, claiming they are reimbursed less for dispensing prescription drugs than retail chain pharmacies.
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Class of McDonald’s consumers suing over PFAS object to transfer request to NDIL

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A class of consumers suing McDonald’s Corporation over the alleged presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wrappers argue that the case belongs in the Southern District of Illinois as it is the only case with an Illinois resident, who happens to live in Madison County.
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Fourth District Appellate Court affirms Cadagin's dismissal of judicial subcircuit challenge

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed Sangamon County Circuit Judge Ryan Cadagin’s order dismissing a lawsuit challenging the controversial judicial subcircuit law, finding that the Illinois Constitution does not prohibit the legislature from eliminating countywide judicial elections.
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General Medicine seeks summary judgment in suit alleging fraudulent Medicare billing scheme

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
General Medicine seeks summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging it engaged in a fraudulent billing scheme, based on arguments that previous investigations found that its billing practices were compliant with regulations.
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Justice Garman to retire after nearly 50 years on the bench; Garman: 'There is no doubt that I have had the role of a lifetime'

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman, who is the longest-serving judge in Illinois, announced Monday that she will retire after nearly 50 years on the bench.

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