The Madison County Record News
IL courts hit with avalanche of pre-trial jail appeals under SAFE-T Act; Rules rewritten to ease 'staggering' burden
The Illinois Supreme Court has rewritten rules governing how criminal defendants can appeal judges' decisions to keep them locked up while they await trial, after such appeals rose from 171 in the past 10 years to more than 1,900 in the past five months under Illinois Democrats' SAFE-T Act
St. Clair County jurors reach $60 million verdict in trial against Mead Johnson; Reckitt ‘stands by the safety’ of its formula products
A St. Clair County jury returned a $60 million verdict against Mead Johnson in the nation’s first trial on allegations that its Enfamil infant formula caused the death of a premature baby.
Casino Queen employees appeal denial of class certification in pension dispute
EAST ST. LOUIS - Past and present Casino Queen employees petitioned U. S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges to review denial of class certification for their suit over the collapse of their pension plan.
Wrongful death suit alleges nursing home patient died after falling
BELLEVILLE - The daughter of a nursing home patient who died after suffering multiple falls claims her mother received negligent care.
Patient sues over alleged failed bypass, vascular surgeries
BELLEVILLE - A patient claims he suffered injuries following bypass and vascular surgeries on his leg.
Chambers Global ranks leading Jones Day practices and lawyers
The 2024 edition of Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business recognizes the Firm with 105 practice rankings and 114 lawyer rankings.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Cook County Brothers and Woman With Illegally Purchasing and Selling Firearms
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged three Cook County residents with allegedly purchasing and selling firearms illegally in Winnebago and DuPage counties.
IL Supreme Court asked to hear cross-appeals on judge’s order declaring forum law unconstitutional
Madison County Associate Judge Ronald Foster’s order declaring Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s forum law is unconstitutional for plaintiffs residing or injured outside of Cook and Sangamon Counties has been appealed directly to the Illinois Supreme Court by both parties for separate reasons.
Republicans Loyd, Clatterbuck compete for 13th Congressional District nomination in Tuesday's primary election
Republicans Joshua Loyd and Thomas Clatterbuck are vying for the nomination in tomorrow’s primary election to challenge Democrat incumbent Congresswoman Nikki Budzinksi for the 13th Congressional District.
McGlynn grants $1 million default judgment for British musician Jason Kay in suit alleging trademark violations
EAST ST. LOUIS - British musician Jason Kay secured a permanent injunction against counterfeit websites and will collect $1 million if he can find the owners or their assets.
Woman sues over slip, fall at East St. Louis Walgreens
BELLEVILLE - A shopper at an East St. Louis Walgreens store claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on a wet floor.
Truck driver suffers fatal injuries in rollover crash
BELLEVILLE - A wrongful death suit alleges a truck driver died in a crash after a catastrophic tread/belt separation.
Prenzler explains claim that Slusser lost $12 million in investments
It’s simply poor investing – risky Chinese bonds at low interest rates – missed interest and a portfolio valued $12 million below cost.
Amazon warehouse lot owner seeks Madison County jurisdiction in PTSD suit over fatal 2021 tornado
The lot owner of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville that partially collapsed during a 2021 tornado seeks permanent jurisdiction in Madison County for an employee’s post-traumatic stress disorder suit that was originally filed in St. Clair County.
Gun advocates to seek no more than $1 in monetary damages if gun ban challenges succeed
Gun shops, owners and advocates stipulated that they seek no more than $1 in monetary awards in their constitutional challenges to the so-called “assault weapons” ban, or the Protecting Illinois Communities Act (PICA).
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
Nurses allege wrongful termination after voicing concerns about understaffing
BELLEVILLE - Two nurses claim they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about patient safety due to understaffing measures implemented by the defendant.
Tenant sues over trip, fall at East St. Louis apartment
BELLEVILLE - A tenant claims he tripped over a loose metal strip and fell down the stairs at an East St. Louis apartment.
Seventh Circuit: Insurer had no duty to cover $6.7 million judgment in wood chipper injury dispute
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that U.S. district judge Phil Gilbert properly dismissed Bailey Watson’s claim for more than $6.6 million against insurers after she was run over with a wood chipper.
Sky Zone trampoline park operators settle BIPA suit for $1.3 million
EAST ST. LOUIS - Operators of Sky Zone trampoline park in Fairview Heights agreed to pay $285,000 to settle claims that they violated the privacy of worker through the use of fingerprint scanners.