Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Defendant Denied Fitness Hearing Raises Issue on Appeal
In the case of People v. Doolin, the defendant was convicted of three counts of first-degree murder, one count of armed robbery, and two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm. He was sentenced to three consecutive terms of life in prison for the murders and 43 years for armed robbery. On appeal, the… Read More »
Property Owner Sued for Slip and Fall on Ice
A plaintiff recently filed a slip and fall lawsuit against an Illinois business. According to the plaintiff, he slipped and fell on an “unnatural accumulation of ice.” The plaintiff contends that he exercised reasonable care and caution for his own safety while on the defendant’s property. However, according to his lawsuit, he was caused… Read More »
Nursing Homes Sue Biden Administration Over Staffing Mandate
The rise in for-profit nursing homes has caused numerous serious problems across the United States. Quality of care issues, nursing home abuse and neglect, and sexual or financial exploitation remain a major problem at for-profit centers. One of the key concerns cited by personal injury attorneys who file lawsuits against nursing homes involves staffing…. Read More »
Dog Bite Lawsuit Settles for $1.5 Million
A recent Illinois dog bite lawsuit settled for $1.5 million after the defendant agreed to pay the plaintiff for her injuries. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was walking her female Labrador retriever at about 6:30 a.m. when three unleashed dogs approached her. According to the plaintiff, the dogs had escaped from a nearby… Read More »
Woman Suffers Burn Injuries After NuWave Nutri-Pot Explosion
A Maryland woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturer of NuWave Nutri-Pot Pressure Cooker in Illinois. The plaintiff claims that she suffered “serious and substantial burn injuries” in December 2021 when she opened the lid on her pressure cooker. According to the lawsuit, the woman was seriously burned by the NuWave… Read More »
Defendant Charged with Home Invasion, Weapons Offenses Has Appeal Dismissed
In People v. Wiley, the defendant was charged with four counts of home invasion. According to the charges, the defendant entered the victim’s dwelling while armed with a firearm. The state made four allegations of what happened while the defendant was in the victim’s home. They claimed: The defendant threatened the use of imminent… Read More »
Defendant Charged with Home Invasion Denied Pretrial Release Under SAFE-T Act
There are a lot of cases before the appellate court concerning Illinois’ recently passed SAFE-T Act. The Act did away with cash bail and gave judges discretion on who can and cannot be released prior to their trial. Today, hearings are held on whether or not the defendant can be released while they are… Read More »
Tragic Accident on I-57 Near Tuscola
Tragic Truck Accident on I-57 Near Tuscola A recent tragic accident on I-57 near Tuscola, Illinois, has left the community mourning the loss of four lives. This devastating crash involved an SUV and a semi-truck, underscoring the severe consequences of negligent driving and the critical need for legal intervention to support affected families. The… Read More »
Defendant Charged with Criminal Sexual Assault Attempts to Withdraw Guilty Plea
In the case of People v. Smith, the defendant was charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault as well as one count of unlawful restraint following an incident with an unnamed victim. The defendant initially told the court that he intended to rely on a defense of consent. The state rebutted this defense… Read More »
Nursing Home Sued After Man Is Killed by Fellow Resident
Salem Village nursing home is being sued by the family of a former resident who was beaten to death by another resident in the same facility. The lawsuit was filed a few days after the nursing home announced that it was shutting its doors and closing down for good. According to the lawsuit, the… Read More »