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South Roxana Village Administrator responds to 'deceptive measures' by group calling for mayor to step down
The ongoing debate revolves around the distinction between free speech and harassment or intimidation. While one party's expression is often defended as a fundamental right, opposing viewpoints challenging their statements can sometimes be labeled as harassment. In my perspective, individuals should indeed have the freedom to express their preferences and support their chosen candidates. However, when these expressions escalate into making defamatory or libelous remarks, they undermine the very protections they seek to uphold. -
Update on Wage and Hour Issues for California Employers on January 17, 2024
Wage and hour compliance continues to be extremely challenging for California employers. -
Suit alleges Edwardsville nursing home patient's leg was amputated due to neglected infection
EDWARDSVILLE - A nursing home is being sued after one of its residents allegedly suffered an infection, resulting in amputation. -
Lawsuit filed over July 2022 shooting at Big Daddy's in Belleville
BELLEVILLE – A lawsuit has been filed for damages after a patron of the Big Daddy's restaurant allegedly got into a heated argument and shot two individuals outside of the establishment. -
Amazon settles suit alleging imported electric socks caused death
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Dugan, who granted default judgment against Chinese electric sock maker Global Vasion in a wrongful death suit in 2021, has set a hearing on Nov. 15 to determine damages. -
SAFE-T Act goes into effect; Local legislators concerned about unintended consequences
As the Pretrial Fairness Act component of the SAFE-T Act went into effect Monday, local state legislators were critical of the unintended consequences and expedited passage of the law eliminating cash bail. -
Lawsuit claims McBride and Son Construction built and sold a Belleville home that wasn't up to code
BELLEVILLE – Belleville homeowners filed a lawsuit against McBride and Son Construction, claiming their home wasn't constructed in accordance with local building codes. -
Armstrong Teasdale sued for allegedly breaching $1 million contract with asbestos defense chief
BELLEVILLE – Raymond Fournie, former asbestos defense chief for Armstrong Teasdale, claims his partners broke an agreement to pay him $1 million last year for working a transitional position after being forced to retire at age 70. -
Midwest states expand school choice while Illinois fights to save scholarships for low-income students
Five Midwest states have enacted or expanded school choice programs since the Invest in Kids Act was enacted in 2017. Now Illinois’ scholarships are set to expire while other programs thrive. -
State Farm alleges woman caused apartment fire by leaving her stove unattended
BELLEVILLE – State Farm Fire and Casualty Company has filed a lawsuit to seek damages against a Cahokia woman who allegedly left her gas stove on and unattended, which caused a fire to break out at her apartment. -
East Alton homeowner alleges insurer fails to cover damages from fallen tree
EDWARDSVILLE – The owner of an East Alton property is suing American Family Mutual Insurance Company for allegedly refusing to honor an insurance claim after a tree fell on the plaintiff's house. -
Suit alleges teen became drunk at Edwardsville restaurant, caused rollover crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against the Viva La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Edwardsville for allegedly serving alcohol to a minor to the point of intoxication, leading to a rollover crash. -
Former Fayetteville treasurer alleges retaliation after reporting suspicious purchases by village officials
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Fayetteville Treasurer Georgia Huelsman claims Village President Brian Funk fired her for reporting corruption that included suspicious purchases of ammunition, riot gear, and shotguns. -
Homeowners sue Tiger Services claiming more than $32,000 in fraudulent home repairs
BELLEVILLE – Tiger Plumbing is being sued for allegedly fraudulently performing more than $32,000 in unnecessary home repairs and digging up the wrong yard. -
St. Clair County real estate April 3-6
A Cahokia Heights property sold for $460,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 3-6. -
Thompson Coburn Team Discusses BIPA Litigation Update in Illinois State Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law News
Susan Lorenc, Drew Moore, James Shreve and Ryan Gehbauer authored an article for the Illinois State Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law News titled, "BIPA Litigation Update: Cothron’s Impact and Employer BIPA Defense Affirmed." -
Woman alleges injuries by malfunctioning automatic door at Fairview Heights Rec Complex
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing the City of Fairview Heights, claiming that she was injured at the Recreation Complex due to a malfunctioning automatic door. -
Federal judge grants preliminary injunction on social media censorship; Biden administration appeals
MONROE, Louisiana – U. S. District Judge Terry Doughty, who on the Fourth of July enjoined censorship of social media by Joe Biden’s administration, found the government censored a St. Louis native and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. three days after Biden took the oath of office. -
Patient sues after post-op infection led to amputation
BELLEVILLE – A patient has filed a lawsuit against his doctor and HSHS Medical Group, claiming he suffered an infection following surgery that led to amputation. -
SCF Lewis and Clark Fleeting sued by former employee for causing serious injury
Former SCF Lewis & Clark Fleeting, LLC, employee Tyler Johnson is suing the company for indirectly causing serious injury