Illinois Case Commentaries

Defining Coverage Triggers and Defense Obligations in Asbestos Litigation: Zurich v. Raymark Industries

Date: Sep 15, 1987

Defining Coverage Triggers and Defense Obligations in Asbestos Litigation: Zurich v. Raymark Industries Introduction The landmark case of Zurich Insurance Company et al., Appellants and...

Expanding the Definition of 'Home' for Warrantless Arrests: Insights from People v. Walter White

Date: Aug 18, 1987

Expanding the Definition of 'Home' for Warrantless Arrests: Insights from People v. Walter White Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Walter White, 117 Ill. 2d...

Limiting the Learned Intermediary Doctrine: Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital et al. Analysis

Date: Jul 14, 1987

Limiting the Learned Intermediary Doctrine: Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital et al. Analysis Introduction Kirk v. Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center et al. (117 Ill. 2d 507) is a landmark case...

Employer Consent to Personal Activities Does Not Convert Personal Risks to Workers' Compensation Claims: ORSINI v. INDUSTRIAL COMmission

Date: Jun 11, 1987

Employer Consent to Personal Activities Does Not Convert Personal Risks to Workers' Compensation Claims: ORSINI v. INDUSTRIAL COMmission Introduction In the landmark case ORSINI v. INDUSTRIAL...

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards in Warrantless Arrests: PEOPLE v. CABRERA

Date: Apr 17, 1987

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards in Warrantless Arrests: PEOPLE v. CABRERA Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. William Cabrera (116 Ill. 2d 474, 1987) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Silagy v. Illinois: Affirmation of Res Judicata and Limits on Post-Conviction Relief

Date: Apr 17, 1987

Silagy v. Illinois: Affirmation of Res Judicata and Limits on Post-Conviction Relief Introduction Silagy v. Illinois is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Illinois on April 16, 1987....

Affirming Feticide and the Death Penalty: Insights from Shum v. The People of Illinois

Date: Apr 3, 1987

Affirming Feticide and the Death Penalty: Insights from Shum v. The People of Illinois Introduction In the landmark case THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Appellee, v. KEITH SHUM, Appellant (117...

Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard for Confession Voluntariness in People v. Wilson

Date: Apr 3, 1987

Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard for Confession Voluntariness in People v. Wilson Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Andrew Wilson (116 Ill. 2d 29, 1987) is a pivotal case adjudged...

Franks Hearing in Anonymous Informant Cases: Illinois Supreme Court Sets Precedent in Lucente v. The People

Date: Feb 21, 1987

Franks Hearing in Anonymous Informant Cases: Illinois Supreme Court Sets Precedent in Lucente v. The People Introduction The case of The People of the State of Illinois v. Sam Lucente (116 Ill. 2d...

Affirmation of Capital Conviction and Rejection of Insanity Defense in State v. Christiansen

Date: Feb 21, 1987

Affirmation of Capital Conviction and Rejection of Insanity Defense in State v. Christiansen 1. Introduction The People of the State of Illinois v. Edgar Christiansen (116 Ill. 2d 96, 1987) is a...

Redefining "Accidental Injury" in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Peoria County Belwood Nursing Home v. Industrial Commission

Date: Feb 21, 1987

Redefining "Accidental Injury" in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Peoria County Belwood Nursing Home v. Industrial Commission Introduction The case of Peoria County Belwood Nursing Home v. The...

Admissibility of Uncorroborated Statements in Capital Sentencing: Illinois Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Feb 21, 1987

Admissibility of Uncorroborated Statements in Capital Sentencing: Illinois Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case People of the State of Illinois v. John E. Whitehead, 116...

Supreme Court of Illinois Establishes Enhanced Forum Non Conveniens Standard in Bland v. Norfolk and Western Railway Co.

Date: Feb 21, 1987

Supreme Court of Illinois Establishes Enhanced Forum Non Conveniens Standard in Bland v. Norfolk and Western Railway Co. Introduction Bland v. Norfolk and Western Railway Company is a landmark...

Duldulao v. St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital: Establishing Enforceable Contractual Rights Through Employee Handbooks

Date: Jan 31, 1987

Duldulao v. St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital: Establishing Enforceable Contractual Rights Through Employee Handbooks Introduction Duldulao v. St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center, 115 Ill. 2d 482...

Privity of Contract in Implied Warranty Claims: Insights from SZAJNA v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Date: Dec 20, 1986

Privity of Contract in Implied Warranty Claims: Insights from SZAJNA v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Introduction In the landmark case John L. SZAJNA v. GENERAL MOTORS CORPoration (115 Ill. 2d 294), the...

Affirmation of Conviction and Stay of Death Sentence in Sanchez v. The People: Implications for Capital Sentencing and Evidentiary Hearings

Date: Dec 20, 1986

Affirmation of Conviction and Stay of Death Sentence in Sanchez v. The People: Implications for Capital Sentencing and Evidentiary Hearings Introduction Sanchez v. The People of the State of Illinois...

Economic Loss in Tort Law: Insights from Anderson Electric, Inc. v. Ledbetter Erection Corporation

Date: Nov 21, 1986

Economic Loss in Tort Law: Insights from Anderson Electric, Inc. v. Ledbetter Erection Corporation Introduction Anderson Electric, Inc. v. Ledbetter Erection Corporation, reported in 115 Ill. 2d 146...

Sentencing Considerations: Evaluating a Defendant’s Protestation of Innocence – Insights from People v. James Ward

Date: Oct 18, 1986

Sentencing Considerations: Evaluating a Defendant’s Protestation of Innocence – Insights from People v. James Ward Introduction People v. James Ward, 113 Ill. 2d 516 (1986), is a pivotal case...

Inclusion of Lesser-Included Offenses and Circumstantial Evidence Instructions in Jury Deliberations: Insights from PEOPLE v. BRYANT

Date: Oct 18, 1986

Inclusion of Lesser-Included Offenses and Circumstantial Evidence Instructions in Jury Deliberations: Insights from PEOPLE v. BRYANT Introduction People of the State of Illinois v. Donald L. Bryant,...

Comprehensive Commentary on JOHN E. BALLWEG v. THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD et al.

Date: Oct 18, 1986

Establishing Presumptions in Wrongful Death: Insights from JOHN E. BALLWEG v. THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD et al. Introduction JOHN E. BALLWEG, Adm'r, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD et al. is a...

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