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Monday, March 18, 2024

Heather Isringhausen Gvillo News


IL Supreme Court asked to hear cross-appeals on judge’s order declaring forum law unconstitutional

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County Associate Judge Ronald Foster’s order declaring Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s forum law is unconstitutional for plaintiffs residing or injured outside of Cook and Sangamon Counties has been appealed directly to the Illinois Supreme Court by both parties for separate reasons.

Republicans Loyd, Clatterbuck compete for 13th Congressional District nomination in Tuesday's primary election

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Republicans Joshua Loyd and Thomas Clatterbuck are vying for the nomination in tomorrow’s primary election to challenge Democrat incumbent Congresswoman Nikki Budzinksi for the 13th Congressional District.

Amazon warehouse lot owner seeks Madison County jurisdiction in PTSD suit over fatal 2021 tornado

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The lot owner of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville that partially collapsed during a 2021 tornado seeks permanent jurisdiction in Madison County for an employee’s post-traumatic stress disorder suit that was originally filed in St. Clair County.

Gun advocates to seek no more than $1 in monetary damages if gun ban challenges succeed

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Gun shops, owners and advocates stipulated that they seek no more than $1 in monetary awards in their constitutional challenges to the so-called “assault weapons” ban, or the Protecting Illinois Communities Act (PICA).

Seventh Circuit: Insurer had no duty to cover $6.7 million judgment in wood chipper injury dispute

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that U.S. district judge Phil Gilbert properly dismissed Bailey Watson’s claim for more than $6.6 million against insurers after she was run over with a wood chipper.

Granite City High School students shadow Madison County assistant state's attorneys, judges

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A group of Granite City High School students shadowed Madison County assistant state’s attorneys on March 12 as part of a job shadowing program sponsored by the school.

Foster declares Pritzker's venue law unconstitutional, refuses to transfer firearm liability challenge to Sangamon County

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County Associate Judge Ronald J. Foster Jr. declared Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s forum law favoring Cook and Sangamon County is unconstitutional and denied Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s motion to transfer an Alton gun store’s constitutional challenge to both the venue law and the firearm liability law.

Cross River Crime Task Force deploys in western portion of Madison County, modified AR-15 and drugs seized

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The most recent deployment of Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force resulted in the seizures of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and a modified AR-15.

Madison County communities ban unauthorized encampments on public property

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County municipalities are banning unauthorized encampments on public property, with Granite City and Godfrey being the most recent to join the movement.

Illinois' Economic Forecast: Madison County among highest in post-pandemic economic growth

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
According to the 2024 State of Illinois Economic Forecast, Madison County saw the strongest job growth in recent years and is expected to maintain that position.

Rosenstengel compels deposition of Apple senior executive, denies sanctions in BIPA suit

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ordered Apple to produce Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi for depositions but denied a request for sanctions sought by Apple product users who claim their biometric identifiers were collected and stored through the Photos App.

Lawsuit alleges Granite City man's remains sat in Lambert Airport warehouse for 3 days, rapidly decomposing

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The daughters of a Granite City man who died while fishing in Canada claim their father’s body sat in a warehouse at St. Louis Lambert Airport for three days, suffering from rapid decomposition, because funeral homes in Canada and Illinois failed to properly preserve and collect his remains.

Apple moves to bar software engineering VP from being deposed in BIPA suit; Plaintiffs seek sanctions

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Apple product users who claim their biometric identifiers were collected and stored through the Photos App's facial recognition technology seek sanctions against the tech giant for failing to produce its Vice President of Software Engineering for a deposition ahead of the March 8 discovery deadline.

Edwardsville doctor pleads guilty to healthcare fraud involving Medicare billing scheme

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Edwardsville physician Phillip J. Greene, 59, pleaded guilty to federal healthcare fraud for documenting false services provided to nursing home patients for Medicare reimbursement.

Seventh Circuit affirms enhanced sentence for possession of items banned by National Firearms Act, protecting public from future crimes

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle’s conclusion that a chewing tobacco container could be considered a “destructive device” under the National Firearms Act to enhance sentencing guidelines when it is modified to house explosives in a bomb-like apparatus.

Who are the Republican candidates for Madison County Circuit Clerk?

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The office of Madison County Circuit Clerk will see Republicans Stephen Adler and Patrick McRae vying for the seat in the primary election, as no Democrats have thrown their hats in the race. As the competition between Adler and McRae heats up, both candidates submitted answers to a questionnaire so voters could make an informed decision in the ballot box.

Who are the Republican candidates for Madison County Board Chairman?

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The campaign for Madison County Board Chairman has gotten heated between incumbent Kurt Prenzler and Treasurer Chris Slusser, both Republicans. With early voting underway in select locations across Madison County and the March 19 primary just weeks away, the candidates answered a questionnaire to help voters make an informed decision in the ballot box.

Supreme Court: States lack authority to disqualify Trump's inclusion on ballot; MC Board supported 'fair and impartial ballot access'

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The U.S. Supreme Court concluded that states do not have the authority to block presidential candidates from appearing on the ballot weeks after the Madison County Board urged the Illinois State Board of Elections to ensure “fair and impartial ballot access” in response to objections to former President Donald Trump’s inclusion on the 2024 ballot.

Parents of passenger in stolen vehicle who died during police pursuit seeks settlement approval

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The parents of a passenger who died during a police pursuit of the stolen car he was riding in filed a motion for leave to settle their wrongful death claims for $160,000.

Planned Parenthood, Ob-Gyn sued for allegedly failing to confirm gender dysphoria, treating patient with hormone therapy

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A patient who believed she had gender dysphoria is suing Planned Parenthood and a doctor at its Fairview Heights facility for subjecting her to “masculinizing hormone treatment” without seeking psychological evaluations for proper diagnosis.