By Jared DuBach, Voice Editor MACOMB — Jurors on Friday awarded over $4M to members of a family involved in a 2004 two-vehicle accident with a county sheriff’s deputy who was involved in a high-speed pursuit at the intersection of University Drive and U.S. Highway 67. According to verdict forms obtained by the Voice from the McDonough County Circuit Clerk’s Office, Brian Dayton and the estate of his wife Jill Dayton were awarded $3,660,968 ... Read More
Landowner Testimony in Condemnation Cases
Published in the Illinois Government Lawyers Association Journal Something to Think About By Jacob E. Gancarczyk and Christian Spesia The goal in any condemnation proceeding is to determine “just” compensation – i.e. compensation that places the landowner in the same economic position as they were in prior to the taking. In order to determine the amount of compensation that is owed to the landowner both parties typically hire appraisers. ... Read More
What is an employer’s obligation when an employee requests to inspect or copy their personnel file?
It is becoming more and more common for employees to request the opportunity to inspect or copy their employment file. These requests can be made either during the course of employment or after an employee’s termination. When such a request is made, an employer needs to be aware of their obligations under Illinois law. Under Illinois law, an employee’s right to review personnel records is governed by the Employment Labor Relations Personal ... Read More
Clients’ Trust Distributes Almost $2 Million to Local and National Charities
Acting as Trustee for his Clients’ Trust, Partner Chris Spesia has distributed almost $2 million to local and national charities. Like many Joliet area residents, the Clients lived a life of hard work and good stewardship. In their later years, the Clients relied on the guidance of Spesia & Taylor’s now-deceased Senior Partner, Douglas Spesia, to craft their Estate Plan. Douglas Spesia recognized that the Clients, who did not have children, ... Read More
Real Estate Transfers – Do I Need to Pay Someone for a Copy of My Document
Have you transferred any real estate as part of your estate plan? Sold your home? Gifted property to family by way of quit-claim deed? Have these deeds been recorded? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you have also most likely received solicitations from companies offering to get you a copy of your deed for a fee somewhere in the range of $90.00 to $100.00. Do you need to pay that amount in order to get a copy? In almost all cases, ... Read More
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