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Sep 29, 2020

Injunctive Relief – Medicaid Programs

Federal law prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, and in furtherance of that goal, it requires states to administer public programs “in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals with disabilities.”

Sep 29, 2020

Statutory Interpretation – Illinois Joint Tortfeasor Contribution Act

At a road construction site in Madison County, Illinois, a flagger abruptly turned his sign from “SLOW” to “STOP.”

Sep 29, 2020

Abuse of Discretion – Summary Judgment and Sanctions

When her teaching contract with Madison Area Technical College was not renewed, Taysheedra Allen-Noll sued her former employer alleging racial discrimination and harassment.

Sep 28, 2020

Insurance Claim – Jurisdiction

Most appellate opinions try to answer questions of law. This opinion is an exception.

Sep 28, 2020

Statutory Interpretation – Federal Arbitration Act – Residual Category

Section 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act exempts from the Act’s coverage “contracts of employment” of two enumerated categories of workers—“seamen” and “railroad employees.”

Sep 28, 2020

Habeas Relief – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Indiana University student Jill Behrman went for a bike ride one morning but never re‐ turned.

Sep 28, 2020

Statutory Interpretation – Child Pornography

Matthew Howard was charged with seven crimes relating to possession, receipt, distribution, and production of child pornography.

Sep 28, 2020

Writ of Mandamus – Forum-selection Clause

Leslie Billings is a party to an employment agreement with his former employer, RYZE Claim Solutions, LLC (“RYZE”).

Sep 28, 2020

Abuse of Discretion – Damages

Denean Adams was superintendent of the Harvey, Illinois, public schools from July 2013 through June 2016.

Sep 25, 2020

Weekly Case Digests – September 21, 2020 – September 25, 2020

Weekly Case Digests – September 21, 2020 – September 25, 2020

Sep 23, 2020

Sentencing Guidelines – Extended Supervision

Tory J. Agnew pleaded no contest in the Dodge County Circuit Court to one count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, causing injury, with a minor in the vehicle.

Sep 23, 2020

Abuse of Discretion – Default Judgment

Frank T. Whitehead moved the circuit court for default judgment against Indianhead Food Distribution and Corbet Petersen.

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