A recent appellate court decision upheld an award granting attorney fees and costs despite no signed retainer agreement between Janet Bedin and O'Connor Law Group in relation to a medical malpractice suit involving her late mother’s estate.
In a significant ruling dated June 28th this year; Appellate Court upheld prior decisions denying Michele M Blasz—a long-serving Chicago Police Officer—her claim for duty disability benefits despite presenting substantial medical evidence linking injury-related disabilities stemming from rear-end collision whilst performing official duties back In July ‘08 ultimately leading board & court respectively concluding insufficient grounds proving direct causation required under state law governing such claims
The U.S. Supreme Court denied petitions from Illinois gun owners to review a Chicago federal appeals court's decision allowing Illinois' controversial gun ban law to take effect. Justice Clarence Thomas, however, called that decision 'nonsensical,' and warned the Illinois law will ultimately face a difficult reception at the high court
Kenya Smith has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections alleging racial discrimination and retaliation following her complaints about unfair treatment at work. The case highlights serious accusations involving lost wages due to exclusion from key duties and wrongful termination.
A public interest law firm is suing Illinois law enforcement officials for monitoring the movements of Illinoisans with automatic license plate readers (ALPRs).
An Illinois appellate court has reversed a previous dismissal in favor of an accounting firm accused by EarthMed LLC of negligence related to payroll processing errors leading to significant financial damages.
Esteban Navarro has filed a lawsuit against several Chicago police officers alleging unlawful search and false arrest following an incident in July 2023. The case highlights claims of excessive force and seeks both compensatory and punitive damages.
Parents Matter Coalition said they collected 102,000 voter signatures, well short of threshold needed to place their advisory referendum on the ballot. But they say an 'anti-democratic' law rushed through by IL Democrats shows the lengths progressives will go to keep Illinoisans from voting on the question
In the First District, First Division court on April 22, 2024, Chrysoula Dana (plaintiff-appellee) filed a lawsuit against Great Northern Insurance Company (defendant-appellant) for declaratory judgment and breach of contract.
CHICAGO – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against two drivers following a vehicle accident in Chicago, claiming that they both struck a stopped vehicle from behind while trying to change lanes to get around it.
CHICAGO – An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was severely injured when his vehicle was struck by a semi truck that collided with another driver.
City Hall has appealed a decision by a Chicago administrative law judge, who had determined Chicago Public Health Commissioner used an environmental analysis not allowed under city ordinances to illegally deny a permit to the company formerly known as General Iron to operate a new recycling center
EAST ST. LOUIS – Brothers Thomas Maag and Peter Maag of Wood River claim an expert for the state made their point that the vagueness of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s gun law violates the Constitution.
A 2018 class action lawsuit, which centered on allegations of child sexual abuse against volleyball coach Rick Butler, ended with a victory for Butler. The coach and his family say the lawsuit should have never been filed.
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.”
EAST ST. LOUIS – Supporters of Gov. Pritzker’s gun law committed serious error by claiming the Fourteenth Amendment changed the Second Amendment’s meaning, according to the Second Amendment Law Center.
CARMI – Circuit judges can’t enforce constitutional requirements for passing legislation, Governor Pritzker’s lawyer told White County Circuit Judge Scott Webb at a Jan. 25 hearing for a temporary restraining order on a gun law Pritzker signed on Jan. 10.
A 6-1 majority of the Illinois Supreme Court agreed that Cook County can't use HIPPA to withhold data concerning when gunshot victims are treated, and when - or if - those treatments are reported to police, as required by law
Matthew Glavin, a member in Cozen O’Connor’s Public Strategies Group, has been named to the Board of Youth Guidance, a Chicago-based organization specializing in social-emotional learning, counseling, and educational support for students in Chicago-area schools.
