Daily Archives: February 7, 2013

ISBA sets its agenda for spring legislative session

The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) plans to push for the passage of a handful of proposals this legislative session. Jim Covington, director of legislative affairs for the ISBA, said the group’s agenda this year includes measures that range in … Read More »

Features

Fifth District affirms Hylla on ruling over forum selection clause

The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed the dismissal of a Madison County lawsuit based on a contract’s clause over forum selection. In an unpublished order issued Wednesday, the appeals panel agreed with Circuit Judge Dave Hylla’s March 2012 decision … Read More »

Breach of Contract , Ill. Appellate Court, Madison County

Harrison rules for Dunstan in Jarvis Township ballot challenge

A Madison County judge has ruled that a would-be candidate’s “substantial” compliance with the Illinois Election Code is not “sufficient” for Keith Melton to run for Jarvis Township Supervisor. Associate Judge Clarence Harrison on Feb. 5 ruled in favor of … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

29 apply for associate judge in St. Clair County

Twenty-nine candidates have applied to be associate circuit judge in St. Clair County. Three associate seats opened with the elections of Zina R. Cruse, Andrew J. Gleeson and Vincent J. Lopinot in November’s general election. Applicants include: – Belleville attorney … Read More »

News, St. Clair County

Four-year-old ARDC complaint against Weiss set for April hearings; Chicago lawyer accused of sexual harassment

A series of hearings in the disciplinary case against a Chicagoland lawyer accused of sexual harassment has been set for this spring, more than four years after the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission first filed the complaint. The ARDC … Read More »

News

St. Clair Village Apartments in Belleville sued by delivery man over icy slip

A man making a delivery says he was hurt when he slipped on an icy sidewalk at the St. Clair Village Apartments. Richard Siedhoff filed a lawsuit Jan. 25 in Madison County Circuit Court against St. Clair Village Apartments and … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

$1.05 million awarded to railroad welder in St. Clair County

An Illinois welder was awarded $1.05 million by St. Clair County jurors over injuries he sustained during a 20-year career. The verdict was reached against Union Pacific Railroad following an eight-day trial in Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot’s courtroom. Plaintiff Don … Read More »

F.E.L.A./Jones Act, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Gibco Motor-Express accused of firing employee who filed work comp claim

A man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he was fired after he attempted to file for workers’ compensation benefits for injuries he received from carbon monoxide poisoning. Don A. Williams claims he was working for defendant Gibco … Read More »

News, Retaliatory Discharge, St. Clair County

Sniperdyne worker claims he was denied shareholder opportunity

A man claims his employer has denied him the opportunity to become a 15 percent shareholder in a company, despite his performance of all requirements placed upon him to become a partner. Tyler Ingham filed a lawsuit Jan. 14 in … Read More »

Breach of Contract , News, St. Clair County

Farmhand’s father sues Maschoff Environmental over son’s electrocution

The father of a recently deceased man has filed suit against his son’s employer, alleging his son was killed after being electrocuted while working in the dark. Donald Bledsoe alleges his 19-year-old son, Nicholas Bledsoe, was working as a farm-hand … Read More »

News, St. Clair County, Wrongful Death