According to a report by The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, COVID-related cases and deaths in nursing homes are down since residents and staff have been receiving the vaccine. In December 2020, during the pandemic's peak,...
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Month: March 2021
U.S. Supreme Court widens Ability to sue Police Officers for Excessive Force
Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in favor of a woman suing police officers for excessive force after they shot her while executing an arrest warrant. The case, Torres v. Madrid, arose after police officers in New Mexico attempted to arrested...
Illinois Legislature Passes Prejudgment Interest Bill
On January 13, 2021, the Illinois legislature passed House Bill 3360, which, if signed into law, will impose a nine percent annual nine percent prejudgment interest rate on personal injury and wrongful death actions. The bill provides that the nine percent interest...
Police Misconduct: Mayor Lightfoot proposes changes to CPD’s Search Warrant Policies
In February 2019, Chicago police officers mistakenly raided the home of a female social worker and handcuffed her while she was naked. Following the release of information about the botched raid, activists have called for reforms to the way the Chicago Police...
Medical Malpractice? Doctor Appears for Zoom Traffic Court while Performing a Surgery
A Sacramento plastic surgeon showed up to his Zoom traffic court trial while wearing scrubs and in the middle of operating on a patient. The doctor informed the judge he was ready to proceed with the trial, but the judge quickly delayed the trial and insisted the...