St. Clair County

St. Clair County officials seek to dismiss defamation, termination suit

By Steve Korris | Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 @ 3:13pm

EAST ST. LOUIS - St. Clair County board chairman Mark Kern and emergency management director Herb Simmons moved on Dec. 5 to dismiss a defamation and wrongful termination suit of former human resources director Frank Bergman.
Former St. Clair County HR director claims Chairman Kern, others defamed him

By Steve Korris | Monday, Nov 4, 2024 @ 2:40pm

EAST ST. LOUIS - Former St. Clair County human resources director Frank Bergman claims county board chairman Mark Kern defamed him and improperly terminated his employment.
St. Clair County claims immunity in tax sale case alleging 'theft'

By Steve Korris | Monday, Aug 12, 2024 @ 7:42pm

EAST ST. LOUIS - St. Clair County treasurer Andrew Lopinot asserts immunity against a claim that the county commits theft when it issues deeds to investors who pay delinquent taxes.