News from January 2019
Class action vs Allstate over rates can continue; Company, not state, set rates, appeals court says
In a split decision, an Illinois appeals panel has stripped Allstate Insurance of its defenses against a class action, which alleged the company unfairly billed long-term auto policyholders more than it charged new ones, saying Illinois insurers can’t protect their rates from lawsuits, because their rates are not controlled by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Case activity for Credit Acceptance vs Maria Parras on Jan. 30
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Credit Acceptance against Maria Parras on Jan. 30:
Jan. 23: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for joint action cases
The following joint action-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 23: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on Jan. 23
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on Jan. 23 in the suits below:
Jan. 22: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for other commercial litigation cases
The following other commercial litigation-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Jan. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 22: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for replevin cases
The following replevin-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Jan. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 22: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for fraud cases
The following fraud-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Jan. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 22: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for breach of warranty cases
The following breach of warranty-related cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Jan. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Resident allegedly suffered numerous falls at Alden Courts of Waterford
A woman is suing long-term nursing care facilities, citing alleged failure to protect and negligence.
Ironworker names Cives Steel, Midwest Steel, others, in lawsuit following jobsite injury
An ironworker is suing construction companies, citing alleged negligence and premises liability.
Welder working on tracks was struck by an Amtrak train, sues Amtrak, BNSF
A couple is suing two railway companies, citing alleged negligence and loss of consortium.
Guardian of Symphony South Shore resident claims fall caused broken leg
An appointed plenary guardian is suing a long-term nursing care facility, citing alleged negligence and failure to protect.
Expert testimony not needed to use car damage pics to counter personal injury claims: IL Supreme Court
Photos of damage to cars that have been involved in a crash, even without accompanying expert analysis, can be used at trial to combat a personal injury claim brought by one of the people involved in the crash, Illinois’ highest state court has ruled.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Attorney Jim Argionis Honored for Exceptional Community Service by Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Cozen O’Connor attorney Jim Argionis, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice in Chicago, has been named a 2018 “Community Star” by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
Case activity for Portfolio Recovery vs Veronica Razo on Jan. 25
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Portfolio Recovery against Veronica Razo on Jan. 25:
Case activity for American Express vs Yitzhaki Refael on Jan. 29
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Express against Yitzhaki Refael on Jan. 29:
Case activity for American Express vs Michael J. Koh on Jan. 29
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Express against Michael J. Koh on Jan. 29:
Case activity for American Express vs Issa Sultan on Jan. 29
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Express against Issa Sultan on Jan. 29: