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Suit alleges Probar's digital platform not ADA compliant for legally blind individuals
EAST ST. LOUIS — A blind man has filed another disability suit alleging Probar's digital platform is not accessible to legally blind individuals. -
Towing company alleges removal from Centralia tow rotation after owner displays confederate flag
The owner of a towing and repair company is suing the City of Centralia and several officials, alleging they terminated his participation in the towing rotation after he displayed a confederate flag at his home. -
Collinsville denies liability in suit alleging middle school students were sexually assaulted by classmate
In response to a lawsuit filed by parents, the Collinsville School District denies having knowledge about the inappropriate conduct of a former middle school student until several female students reported that they were sexually assaulted by their classmate. -
Babcock addresses concerns about COVID-19 vaccine mandates sweeping the state; 'I would never support such a mandate'
Madison County board member Mike Babcock (R) reassured Madison County employees that the Health Department Committee would not support a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. -
Smith awards Edwardsville homeowner $48K in default judgment against design company
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith awarded an Edwardsville homeowner $48,460.24 after granting default judgment against a design company that failed to provide cabinetry work or refund the plaintiff’s deposit. -
Thompson Coburn celebrates meeting WILEF "Gold Standard" for women leaders for the eighth straight year
Thompson Coburn celebrates meeting WILEF "Gold Standard" for women leaders for the eighth straight year. -
Bankruptcy judge resists J&J’s move to resolve 35,000 talc lawsuits in Charlotte; Transfer to NJ pending
CHARLOTTE – On a litigation field where corporations keep hitting home runs against asbestos plaintiff firms, Johnson & Johnson hit a foul ball. -
Two ways to fix Illinois' too-high property taxes, teacher shortage
Redirecting some of Illinois’ school district administrative overhead could attract top talent to the more than 4,100 teacher openings. The savings could be $1,317 per taxpayer in one veteran teacher’s hometown. Reform pensions, and that amount grows. -
Attorney General Raoul Urges FDA to Protect Children From Toxic Metals in Baby Food
Attorney General Raoul Urges FDA to Protect Children From Toxic Metals in Baby Food. -
Attorney General Raoul Protects Transgender Students’ Rights
Attorney General Raoul Protects Transgender Students’ Rights. -
Nearly 2,100 State Workers Covered Under Vaccination Agreements with Unions After State Reaches Fifth Agreement
Nearly 2,100 State Workers Covered Under Vaccination Agreements with Unions After State Reaches Fifth Agreement. -
Smith denies summary judgment in suit alleging vehicle defects were concealed by dealership
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith denied a Wood River car dealership’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging the defendant concealed vehicle defects from consumers. -
Pritzker toughens his COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 cases are on the decline in Illinois, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker is resisting calls to remove his mask mandate and other restrictions. -
Hutsonville school district on 'probation' for not complying with mask mandate wins TRO for student athletes
For the time being, a tiny school district in south central Illinois with a population of approximately 350 K-12 students has prevailed in its challenge to the goliath state. -
Asbestos firms get more time to prepare for trial on alleged fraud in bankruptcy settlements
CHARLOTTE- Georgia Pacific entity Bestwall must wait ten more months for trial on its claim that fraud inflated its settlements of asbestos suits. -
White farmers of Marion County must join national class action if they want to sue U.S. over loan forgiveness program
DALLAS - White farmers from Marion County who sued the U.S. locally to challenge their exclusion from a loan forgiveness program must join a national class action in Texas, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled on Oct. 13. -
Polsinelli’s IP Department Recognized as a Leader in IP Litigation by BTI Consulting Group
Polsinelli’s IP Department Recognized as a Leader in IP Litigation by BTI Consulting Group. -
St. Clair County jurors award Sauget plaintiffs $72 million in verdict against Cerro Flow
St. Clair County jurors awarded 12 plaintiffs $72 million after finding metal recycler Cerro Flow liable for emitting pollutants from its Sauget plan, causing several exposed residents to suffer from cancer and other health issues. -
Republicans call Democrats' congressional boundary maps 'shameful'
(The Center Square) – Republicans are once again frustrated with the Democratic congressional boundary maps released on Friday, with one calling it shameful, partisan gerrymandering. -
Gov. Pritzker and U.S. Senators Durbin and Duckworth Break Ground on $86 Million Transportation Center in Sangamon
Gov. Pritzker and U.S. Senators Durbin and Duckworth Break Ground on $86 Million Transportation Center in Sangamon.