Illinois
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Illinois Appellate Court Rejects “Sliding Scale” Approach For Determination Of Personal Jurisdiction Over Web Site Owner:
In the recent case Howard v. Missouri Bone and Joint Center, Inc., 2007 WL 1217855 (Ill.App. 5 Dist. 2007), the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District, affirmed the dismissal of a personal injury … more
Alert Category: Illinois
Alert Type: Business
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Snow and ice removal in Illinois:
A recent Illinois Appellate Court decision held that a provision of the Snow and Ice Removal Act applies to any “sidewalk” or “walkway” that reaches or touches a residence. … more
Alert Category: Illinois
Alert Type: Business, Personal Injury
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Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act covers injuries happening in other states:
The Illinois Supreme Court recently affirmed that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission has jurisdiction over injuries occurring outside of Illinois when the contract of hire was made … more
Alert Category: Illinois
Alert Type: Personal Injury
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New Illinois Caselaw Regarding Allocation Of Fault At Trial:
In Ready v. United/Goedecke Services, Inc., 854 N.E.2d 758 (1st Dist., 2006), the Illinois First District Appellate Court was presented with the following question: “Is a defendant who settles … more
Alert Category: Illinois
Alert Type: Personal Injury
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Relatives/occupants of home owned by named insured are not members of insured's "household" under homeowner's insurance policy.
In State Farm Fire and Cas. Co. v. Martinez, 2008 WL 3189608 (Ill.App. 1 Dist.), the Illinois Appellate Court held that the occupants of a home, and owners of a dog which bit a child, were not … more
Alert Category: Illinois
Alert Type: Insurance
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Insurer Prejudice Is Not Required To Assert Late Notice Defense:
In the recent decision of Country Mutual Insurance Company v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill.2d 303 (2006), the Illinois Supreme Court held that an insurer is not required to show that it was … more
Alert Category: Illinois
Alert Type: Insurance