News from June 2022
Bus driver sued for negligent driving, rear-ending another motorist
A St. Louis man is seeking damages from Bi-State Development Agency after the vehicle he was driving was rear-ended by a Bi-State bus.
Painter sues after falling on porch of Smithton home
A painter injured while descending a ladder is suing claiming she required surgery on her right hand after falling.
Car dealership sued after loaning out vehicle with reported stolen license plates
An East St. Louis man was stopped by police and arrested at gunpoint for driving a stolen car — except the vehicle was a loaner lawfully provided to him by his car dealership.s
Woman allegedly injured by airborne debris sues man with lawnmower
A landscaper is being demanded to pay civil damages by a woman who puts him at fault for his lawn mower flinging a piece of debris at her vehicle.
St. Clair County man sues company over digital access for sight-impaired users
A St. Clair County resident who is legally blind has filed a federal lawsuit against a company, alleging that its digital platforms aren't accessible to those with vision problems.
Walters: Mail-in ballots need to be secured
To the Editor:I want to take this opportunity to thank those who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to prepare for the primary election on June 28.
Woman alleges she was terminated, denied access to Ascend Cannabis dispensary after reporting sexual harassment by co-worker
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former employee of Ascend Cannabis is suing the company, alleging she was sexually harassed by another employee for months and then terminated and denied access to the cannabis dispensary in retaliation for reporting the alleged actions.
Davis and Laturner in National Review: “Make Welfare Work Again”
Davis and Laturner in National Review: “Make Welfare Work Again”.
IL Supreme Court: McLean Co. man can keep up suit over nerve damage blamed on hip replacement
Complaint alleges general negligence against surgeon, technicians
Man sues gas companies, alleges Madison County refineries gave him cancer
EDWARDSVILLE – An man is suing gasoline companies, alleging pollution produced by their oil refineries located in Madison County caused him to develop cancer.
Biden may suspend federal gas tax as Pritzker sets up double hike for 2023
President Biden will call on Congress to suspend the federal gasoline and diesel tax for three months. Instead of suspending it, Gov J.B. Pritzker delayed the next motor fuel tax hike until after the election, hitting Illinois drivers with two hikes in 2023.
Sparta hospital cleared in trap shooter's alleged wrongful death
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty correctly cleared Sparta Community Hospital of liability for the death of Pennsylvania tourist Glenn Lash, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on June 22.
Ervin Cable removes defamation lawsuit to federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Ervin Cable Construction has removed a former employee's defamation lawsuit to federal court, which claims the defendant falsely published that the employee was receiving kickbacks in return for awarding contracts.
Morgan Lewis Receives Top Rankings in the Legal 500 Us 2022 Guide
Morgan Lewis Receives Top Rankings in the Legal 500 Us 2022 Guide.
Amendment 1 sponsor sentenced to prison for union ghost payroll scheme
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton was sentenced to one year in federal prison for embezzlement from a no-work union job. He sponsored the Amendment 1 proposal to make government unions nearly untouchable in Illinois.
Belleville attorney reinstated at Southern District of Illinois
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Dugan reinstated attorney George Ripplinger of Belleville to the district’s admission roster on June 21.
Raleigh woman alleges fast food restaurants violate BIPA with employee fingerprint system
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Raleigh woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging the employee fingerprint reader system used by many fast food restaurants violates the employees' privacy under state law.
McDonald's argues consumers suffered no injuries in PFAS class action, seeks dismissal
McDonald’s Corporation argues that a “baseless accusation” that its packaging contains toxic chemicals should be dismissed because the plaintiffs do not assert any injuries and the “grease-resistance substances” are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Reda is Certified Mediator
Reda is Certified Mediator.
In the red hot battle for Madison County Treasurer, here are endorsements for candidates Slusser, Hulme
Candidates in the most contenious Madison County-wide race have laid out their endorsements to help inform Republican base voters who don't often have to decide contested local primaries.