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Southern District denies new trial in excessive force case against Mounds police officer
A Mounds police officer struck out twice with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois following a fight with a family that led to a lawsuit over excessive force allegations, according to a May 29 court opinion.
Federal judge dismisses SIUE board member from racial discrimination suit
A federal judge has dismissed claims against one defendant in a lawsuit filed by an African-American employee who alleges that Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) discriminated against her because of her race, according to a memorandum and order filed on May 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Woman responds to motion to dismiss retaliation suit
A woman has responded to a motion to dismiss a lawsuit she had filed against a pizza company that she alleges threatened to have her child taken away from her, according to documents filed in the Madison County Circuit Court.
Wrongful death case against Petersen Health to continue amid discovery and venue disputes
EDWARDSVILLE - An Illinois woman’s wrongful death lawsuit against a nursing home continues amid discovery and venue disputes.
Appellate court affirms Illinois man's motion to suppress statements made to police
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court on May 15 affirmed a ruling that statements an Illinois man charged with murder made to police could be suppressed.
Trial for Matthew Foley accused of attacking Prenzler continued again
The trial for a man accused of attacking Madison County board chairman Kurt Prenzler has been continued to June 18 at 9 a.m.
Woman's foreclosure fraud case dismissed by Southern District of Illinois court
BENTON — An Illinois woman’s foreclosure fraud case was halted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, according to an April 30 opinion.
Yandle dismisses proposed class action brought by Gaines firm over record search fees
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted a motion to dismiss a case against a company that handles medical record requests for persons seeking Social Security benefits, according to a May 2 opinion.
Effingham lawyer granted summary judgment after lawsuit over family business
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 2 granted summary judgment for an attorney representing the daughters of an Illinois man who sought to regain control of a company.
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission's denial of temporary disability, expenses affirmed
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed a decision to deny a woman benefits in a workplace injury case, according to the May 4 ruling.
Fifth District says Wal-Mart customer’s injuries in attempted parking lot robbery were foreseeable
MADISON COUNTY -- The Illinois 5th District Appellate Court has reversed a judgment that found Walmart was not negligent in a case filed by a woman who says she was attacked in a Walmart parking lot.
Fifth District affirms ruling in favor of Work Comp Commission in Madison County worker's case
The Appellate Court of Illinois in the Fifth District backed the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission ruling regarding a former employee who filed a complaint after allegedly being injured at work, according to a May 4 opinion.
Fifth District upholds finding that man is sexually violent person
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a finding by a circuit court that a man convicted of rape and other crimes is a sexually violent person.
Herndon denies request to dismiss employer's trade secret suit based on jurisdiction
BENTON – U.S. District Judge David Herndon has denied a motion to dismiss an employer's lawsuit against a former worker accused of taking trade secrets to his new workplace.
Granite City's motion to dismiss denied in suit over city chickens
BENTON – A federal judge has denied a defense motion to dismiss a portion of a lawsuit that Granite City residents brought in a dispute over chickens in city limits.