The Madison County Record News
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Real Estate Brokerage Company for Deceptive Business Practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against MV Realty PBC, LLC and MV Realty of Illinois, LLC, as well as corporate managers Amanda Zachman, Antony Mitchell and David Manchester, for allegedly tricking financially strapped consumers into confusing and convoluted 40-year real estate brokerage contracts.
Lawsuit alleges Caseyville nursing home resident with Alzheimer's suffered sexual abuse
A lawsuit alleging a resident with Alzheimer's suffered sexual assault at a Caseyville nursing home was filed in Cook County.
Prenzler asks Madison County Board to reconsider 'unnecessary' advisory resolution on forming new state
The Madison County Board voted 15-7 to put an advisory question on the ballot regarding communicating with other counties to separate from Cook County.
Madison County judges Maher, Armouti selected to present at Judicial Education Conference
Madison County Circuit Judge Amy Maher and Associate Judge Veronica Armouti were selected to present at the 2024 Judicial Education Conference in Lombard, Ill.
KCIC issues 2023 asbestos litigation report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An analysis done by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm KCIC found that asbestos filings were up by 2.4% in 2023 over the previous year.
13 Tressler Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
We are proud to announce the selection of 10 Tressler attorneys as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and three Tressler attorneys as 2024 Illinois Rising Stars.
Rosenstengel tosses cases set for trial in Paraquat litigation, excludes plaintiffs' primary expert witness
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel excluded epidemiologist Martin Wells from a witness stand where he alone would have testified that weed killer paraquat causes Parkinson’s disease.
Attorney General Raoul, Advocates Advance Legislation to Expand Eligibility and Accessibility to Crime Victims Compensation Program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Alliance for Safety and Justice and Ascend Justice, today announced legislation that would increase accessibility to the Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program.
Class action alleges Auffenberg dealerships profit from reducing commission values
A class action filed in U.S. District Court alleges Auffenberg dealerships “skimmed” fees from used car sales before calculating commissions for employees.
Corporate Counsel Rate McGuireWoods Among Client Service Elite for 18th Time
McGuireWoods once again ranked among the nation’s top law firms for client service in BTI Consulting’s 2024 “Client Service A-Team” report.
Illinois Supreme Court rejects appeal challenging pretrial detention for man charged with firearm violations
The Illinois Supreme Court has declined to hear criminal defendant Demontez Spruill’s appeal challenging the Fifth District Appellate Court’s order denying pretrial release for weapons violations
Proposed statewide class action in Southern District court challenges constitutionality of tax deed foreclosures
EAST ST. LOUIS - Illinois counties violate the U.S. Constitution when they hold and sell liens on properties with overdue taxes, former homeowners and a business in East St. Louis alleged at district court on April 10.
BTI Consulting Ranks Sheppard Mullin a Leader in 2024 BTI Client Service A-Team Report
For the second consecutive year, Sheppard Mullin has been named by clients and top legal decision makers as one of the top 30 law firms for client service performance in BTI’s 2024 Client Service A-Team report.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Sauget Facility Owner for Dangerous Chemical Storage Conditions
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his office filed a lawsuit against JET Enterprises & Holding Company LLC (JET) alleging the company’s improper storage of numerous hazardous chemicals, illegal open dumping of dangerous metal and chemical waste, and contamination of standing water pose a danger to the environment and to the health and welfare of local residents.
Prenzler petitions to include multi-gender restroom advisory question on November ballot
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler is collecting signatures for a petition to put an advisory question of public policy on the November ballot for voters within Edwardsville School District 7 regarding the new gender neutral restrooms planned for Edwardsville High School and Lincoln Middle School.
Haine releases SAO 2023 annual report for insight on how 'tax dollars are put to work in the cause of justice'
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine released his office’s annual report for 2023 on Tuesday, highlighting the State’s Attorney’s Office’s “stellar accomplishments” in upholding the law and advocating for justice.
Sheppard Mullin’s Entertainment Practice Earns Tier 1 Ranking
The firm's Entertainment, Technology and Advertising practice has been ranked Tier 1 in Media Law International’s MLI 2024, a guide to leading media law firms across 56 jurisdictions
Judge: Title IX plaintiffs can use IL law to retroactively demand 'emotional distress' damages
The Illinois law, known as the Civil Rights Remedies Restoration Act, was enacted this year specifically to restore the ability of certain plaintiffs to use "emotional distress" claims to boost their potential payouts under civil rights lawsuits, in defiance of a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision to limit the ability to do so
Jay Keeven slated to run on Republican ticket for House District 112 against Democrat Katie Stuart
Troy City Administrator and former Edwardsville Police Chief Jay Keevan announced today that he is running on the Republican ticket for Illinois’ 112th House District against Democrat incumbent Katie Stuart.
Epic Games seeks sanctions over 'frivolous' Fortnite addiction suit filed days after gaming account was created
EAST ST. LOUIS - Marion County parent Cynthia Jiminez sued Epic Games for addicting her child to video game Fortnite three days after the child created an account, Epic Games claims at U.S. district court.