Just when you thought it was safe ...

E L Eversman (via an intriguing periodical called Collissionweek $) notes that the Avery plaintiffs are asking the Illinois Supreme Court to reconsider its Avery decision claiming they

“ they were denied due process by the participation of Justice Lloyd Karmeier in the decision. Karmeier is a newly elected Justice who was purportedly well-funded by State Farm (directly and indirectly) in his campaign. Among other contributions that Plaintiffs say can be traced to State Farm, its employees, and its counsel, Plaintiffs cite to a JUSTPAC contribution of over $1.1 million. According to Plaintiffs, JUSTPAC is an organization founded by State Farm lobbyist and attorney, Bill Shepherd.”