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Speech pathologist alleges student assaulted her at Alton Catholic Children's Home, causing fractured pelvic region
EDWARDSVILLE - A speech pathologist claims she was assaulted by a female minor with a history of violence at the Alton Catholic Children’s Home.
Employees file lawsuit against Olin over alleged overtime payment violations
EDWARDSVILLE - A group of employees are suing their East Alton employer, alleging they were required to work for one hour while off the clock each day, violating state overtime laws.
Woman files wrongful death suit after brother dies while incarcerated at Lawrence Correctional Center
EAST ST. LOUIS - A Texas woman claims her brother died while incarcerated with the Illinois Department of Corrections as a result of negligent care in regards to his medical condition.
Class action involving robocalls filed against Automotive Services Center
EAST ST. LOUIS - A class action alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) has been filed at federal court in East St. Louis.
Wood River woman sues tavern that allegedly served alcohol to man involved in accident
A Wood River woman who was involved in an accident with an alleged drunk driver has filed a lawsuit against the Alton tavern that allegedly served him alcohol.
Visually impaired man files suit against Eero over website accessibility
EAST ST. LOUIS - A man who has been legally blind since childhood is suing Eero LLC, claiming its digital properties are not accessible to individuals who are visually impaired.
St. Louis native Cynthia Garnholz opens new law offices
ST. LOUIS – The Garnholz Law Firm LLC has opened with offices in Clayton and St. Charles, led by veteran attorney Cynthia Garnholz.
Appellate court reverses Flack in 'policy stacking' case that went against Country Financial
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has overturned a summary judgment ruling that went against Country Financial Insurance Co. involving the "stacking" of insurance policies.
Vietnam vet awarded nearly $2 million after prostate cancer signs ignored at VA
BENTON – A Marine veteran was awarded a $1.93 million medical malpractice verdict in federal court over allegations that employees and physicians at the Marion VA Medical Center failed to timely diagnose and treat his prostate cancer.
Granite City public servant proud to be inducted into Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD – A longtime Madison County public servant is set to be recognized by the Illinois Department of Aging with induction into the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame.
Sivia Law office offering legal packages online; Prices start at $69
EDWARDSVILLE – A local law firm is using technology to bring legal services to the masses, offering online legal packages.
Appeals court vacates IWCC ruling in neck injury claim case
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has overturned a Randolph County ruling that upheld an Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission ruling in an employee’s adjustment claim seeking benefits from Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Edwardsville attorney named to ’10 Best Family Law Attorneys' list
Edwardsville attorney Deborah A. Hawkins has been recognized as part of the 2017 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
Rosenstengel rejects claim in Stryker hip implant suit
EAST ST. LOUIS - District judge Nancy Rosenstengel rejected a woman’s request for indigent status in a lawsuit against doctors and the hospital where she had hip surgery.
Herndon approves settlement in FLSA overtime case
U.S. District Judge David R. Herndon issued order approving settlement between Malinda Fouche and Preferred Pediatric Home Health Care Inc. and Jane Does.
Fifth District overturns order in forced drug treatment case
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has overturned a lower court’s ruling in a case in which a woman was allegedly subjected to involuntary treatment with psychotropic drugs.
Fifth District upholds workers' compensation ruling in shoulder injury case
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court upheld a decision out of the Madison County Circuit Court siding with a decision by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission ordering prospective shoulder surgery in a case.
Fifth District rejects tractor trailer driver's back injury claim
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed a decision by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission that the estate of an Illinois man failed to prove his back issues were linked to his employment.
Fifth District rejects workers' compensation appeal
The Fifth District Appellate Court has ruled that a man failed to prove his disability claim with the state’s Workers Compensation Commission.
Judge rejects summary judgment motion in slip-and-fall complaint against Hardee's
BENTON — A federal judge has denied a request for summary judgment by the owners of a Hardee’s franchise in a slip-and-fall case.