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Judge deflates class actions over so-called PFAS chemicals in Orville Redenbacher, BoomChickaPop microwave popcorn
Foodmaker Conagra argued it followed FDA guidelines for listing ingredients, which don't require it to disclose all chemicals in its packaging -
Medmal case should not have won full new trial, when only one portion of case decided by jury, IL Supreme Court says
The Illinois Supreme Court says an appellate court decision to grant a new trial on a count decided by directed verdict does not also remand a count decided by jury verdict -
Illinois appeals court tosses $3.3M asbestos verdict, says it's not clear company's products caused worker's death
An Illinois appeals panel has overturned a McLean County jury’s verdict in an asbestos case, saying there was not enough evidence for the jury to find a deceased glazier contracted lung disease from a company's weatherproofing products. -
High court schools Fifth District for allowing conspiracy claims against asbestos defendants
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Supreme Court Justices slammed Fifth District appellate judges on Dec. 19, for allowing a conspiracy claim against asbestos defendants. -
Sept. 25: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Sept. 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Appeals court flattens shareholders' suit vs Caterpillar execs for misbegotten Chinese deal
A Chicago federal appeals panel has upheld a decision by a downstate federal judge, who gave no traction to a lawsuit brought by a pair of Caterpillar shareholders over Caterpillar executives' allegedly ill-advised decision to buy a Chinese company, saying the company officers acted in what they believed to be Caterpillar's best interests. -
HEYL ROYSTER: John Heil Elected for FBA Leadership Position
Heyl Royster attorney John Heil was elected to serve as the 2019 President of the Federal Bar Association’s Central District of Illinois Chapter. -
HEYL ROYSTER: 17 Heyl Royster Attorneys Selected by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2019
Heyl Royster is pleased to announce that 17 of our lawyers have been named either Illinois Super Lawyersor Rising Stars. -
HEYL ROYSTER: Announces New Managing Partner
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., is pleased to announce that Craig S. Young has been elected as the firm’s next Managing Partner effective October 1, 2018. -
HEYL ROYSTER: Kokal Featured in Leading Lawyers' “Top Business Lawyers” Issue
Mike Kokal was featured in the “Top Business Lawyers in Illinois” issue of Leading Lawyers Magazine in an article entitled “Springfield Advocate’s Tech Background and Calm Demeanor Shine.” -
Split appeals court says disabled Evanston H.S. runner can't expect lower IHSA standards
In a 2-1 decision, a Chicago federal appeals panel upheld a lower court's finding that a physically disabled Evanston High School athlete can’t use federal disability law to force the Illinois High School Association to lower standards for track and cross-country events. -
Judge dismisses disabled runner's suit against IHSA, says only right to compete guaranteed, not to win
A Chicago federal judge has benched litigation brought by a disabled suburban student athlete against the Illinois High School Association, who wanted lower qualifying standards, saying the IHSA has to guarantee the athlete's opportunity to compete, but not to give him an unfair edge over the non-disabled. -
Building owner seeks unpaid rent from West Diversey convenience store
A landlord is suing 7-12 Food Mart Inc., a convenience store, citing alleged breach of contract for unpaid rent. -
Appeals court tosses $245K asbestos verdict for plasterer who judges said suffered no harm
A state appellate panel in Springfield has scrapped a jury verdict that awarded $245,000 to a man whose lungs were scarred by asbestos, saying, despite the scarring, they did not believe the man suffered any impairment. -
IL Supreme Court: Plaintiffs don't get to change judges simply because they withdraw, refile suit
The Illinois Supreme Court has shot down a plaintiff’s attempt to change judges after she dropped a lawsuit and then re-filed it, saying her attempt to “reset the clock” on the process was a loophole those who wrote the rules did not intend to be exploited. State law allows each party to a lawsuit to request one substitution of judge without cause, as long as the motion is made before the judge has ruled on matters of substance in the case.