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Class counsel opposes motion to dismiss deceased tax buyer in bid rigging suit
Collinsville attorney Steven Giacoletto argues that because a special representative has not been appointed for the estate of deceased tax buyer Barrett Rochman, he should not be dismissed from a bid rigging class action alleging he participated in a conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon.
Madison County Board of Health approves resolution denouncing forced COVID-19 vaccines and testing
The Madison County Board of Health voted 20-7 in favor of a resolution denouncing COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates
St. Louis Regional Airport has packed agenda for tonight's meeting
The St. Louis Regional Airport’s Board of Commissioners has a packed agenda for tonight’s meeting.
Ruth denies woman’s request for new trial against Alton VFW over fall on dance floor
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied a woman’s request for a new trial in a suit alleging she was knocked over on a dance floor at the Alton VFW.
Family of Austin McEwen files first suit against Amazon following deadly tornado; 'It appears Amazon placed profits first'
Clifford Law Offices in Chicago says it filed the first lawsuit against Amazon in Madison County Circuit Court following a deadly E-3 tornado in Edwardsville last month.
Resolution denouncing COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates on Wednesday's Madison County Board of Health agenda
The Madison County Board of Health will hold a special meeting Wednesday to introduce an “anti-forced vaccine resolution.”
Clifford Law to sue Amazon on behalf of delivery driver killed during tornado last month
Clifford Law Offices in Chicago announced that it intends to file a lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court today on behalf of the family of Austin McEwen, who was killed when an E-3 tornado struck the Amazon facility last month.
Madison County Health Committee passes resolution denouncing COVID-19 vaccine, testing mandates
The Madison County Health Department Committee passed a resolution denouncing vaccine mandates, mandatory testing, terminations and exclusions due to COVID-19 vaccination status.
Former board member, mayor suggests MC hire more deputies after two-hour response time to smash-and-grab burglaries
Former board member and mayor of Edwardsville Hal Patton raised concerns with the Madison County Judiciary Committee after it took deputies approximately two hours to respond to vehicle burglaries last month at an Edwardsville property. Major Jeff Connor, who serves as the Madison County Sheriff Chief Deputy, explained that several emergency calls came in at the same time, creating a delay for the non-emergency call.
Madison County Judiciary Committee members call bill creating judicial subcircuits 'appalling,' urge county board to denounce the measure
Members of the Madison County Judiciary Committee condemned a bill creating gerrymandered judicial subcircuits within the Third Judicial Circuit and the secrecy with which it was passed.
Hipskind & McAninch attorneys named 2022 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Belleville attorneys John Hipskind and Brady McAninch have both been named 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
SWIC co-insurer denies liability in suit seeking coverage for rape case involving transit bus
A co-insurer for Southwestern Illinois College argues that it is not responsible for defending a rape case involving a St. Clair County transit bus because its policy only covers educational operations.
Rosenstengel grants Apple's request to redact portions of BIPA complaint over facial recognition technology
Chief District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel grants Apple’s request to maintain sealed portions of a lawsuit alleging facial recognition technology used in the Photos App violates BIPA, supporting Apple’s claim that unsealing the information would give its competitors an advantage.
Barge company seeks to dismiss suit alleging man fell into river, became trapped under barge during snowstorm
A barge company argues that a man’s lawsuit alleging he slipped on ice, fell into the Mississippi River during a snowstorm and became trapped under the barge should be dismissed because the incident was the result of the natural accumulation of snow and ice and was not foreseeable.
Madison County Board passes resolution to reduce voting precincts, saving county $30K per election
The Madison County Board voted to establish new precinct boundaries, reducing the number of voting precincts from 225 to 191.
Hearing set in wrongful death suit alleging nursing home patient's condition was not properly monitored, treated
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf scheduled a status conference for a lawsuit alleging a nursing home resident who suffered several recurring cases of pneumonia was not adequately cared for.
Alton VFW patron requests new trial after Madison County jurors reach defense verdict in suit alleging fall on dance floor
A woman alleging she was knocked over on a slippery dance floor at the Alton VFW filed a motion for a new trial after jurors reached a defense verdict.
Motion to dismiss filed for deceased tax buyer sued in bid rigging class action
A motion to dismiss was filed on behalf of a deceased defendant accused of participating in an alleged bid rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon.
Madison County Judiciary Committee discusses concerns about rise in violent crimes by juveniles
During this month’s Madison County Judiciary Committee meeting, board members and Juvenile Detention Center officials discussed the rise in violent crime and ways the county could address the growing concern.
Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee serves more than 3,500 residents in 2021
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announced that it provided free legal services to more than 3,500 residents in 2021.