Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Illinois
Recent News About Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Illinois
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City of O'Fallon sued over claims of violations of medical leave statute
BELLEVILLE - A former police dispatcher is accusing her former employer of violating provisions of the federal medical leave act. -
Trump will nominate McGlynn to federal judgeship at Southern District of Illinois
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Stephen P. McGlynn will be nominated to serve as judge at the Southern District of Illinois, according to an announcement from the White House. -
Federal judge dismisses Duebbert’s malicious prosecution suit, saying it belongs in state court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert’s malicious prosecution suit belongs in state court, U.S. District Judge Richard Mills of Peoria ruled on Dec. 18. -
Dispute over hotel purchase, management, leads to suit claiming loss of nearly $1m
BELLEVILLE - A legal dispute over the purchase of a hotel has prompted a lawsuit that includes a claim that one of those involved is owed close to $1 million. -
Illinois Supreme Court must decide whether defendant convicted of murder in St. Clair Co. deserves reconsideration
BELLEVILLE – State’s Attorney James Gomric prevented Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn from hearing prisoner Santoin Russell’s petition for release. -
Clinic, dentist, accused of race, sex discrimination
BELLEVILLE - An employee of a dental clinic claims she was racially and sexually discriminated against prior to being terminated. -
Woman sues over collision with horse on Route 15
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing the owners of a horse because she claims they failed to keep their animal secured in its pasture. -
Trucking company, driver, sued following collision
BELLEVILLE - A trucking company and its driver face accusations of negligence over a crash that allegedly caused injuries to another motorist. -
St. Clair Co. jurors award $12 million in med mal case against St. Elizabeth's medical group
BELLEVILLE – Jurors awarded $12,050,000 to a husband and wife after seven days of trial on a suit against St. Elizabeth’s Hospital's and its medical group. -
Zimmer Biomet will proceed to trial over allegedly defective cervical cage with no defense, per judge's sanction
BELLEVILLE – Cervical cage maker Zimmer Biomet sought a secret advantage over other defendants in a surgery suit, but the deal backfired so badly that Zimmer faces trial alone with no defense. -
Car dealership accused of fraud over sale of a used vehicle; $500,000 in punitives sought
BELLEVILLE - A car dealership is facing accusations it used the small print of a sales contract to deliberately force a buyer to default. -
Safety top priority, says retail giant following store slip and fall claim
BELLEVILLE - Walmart will respond when appropriate to a claim of negligence after a customer alleged she slipped and fell on a substance on the floor of one its store, the company said. -
Monroe County judge to retire, opens door to election in the 20th Circuit
WATERLOO - A long time 20th Circuit judge will not seek retention to the bench and will retire at the end of his term next year. -
Two further lawsuits filed in connection with crash, bar, owners sued over alleged Dram Shop violations
EDWARDSVILLE - Two more people have filed suit against a now closed bar and its owners accused of allowing an individual to become intoxicated on the premises, drive away before allegedly causing a crash. -
Motorist demands insurance company abide by contract following crash, charges unreasonable delay
BELLEVILLE - A car owner involved in a crash allegedly caused by an under insured motorist is demanding her insurance company pay out the full $250,000 she believes is owed on the policy. -
Foot stuck on wax led to fall, plaintiff claims in suit against hospital system, management company
BELLEVILLE - A man who claims he was injured after slipping on the floor of a health facility is suing the owners, various linked entities, and a management company charged with maintaining the building. -
Former judge suing over mine subsidence at Swansea residence substitutes judge on his case
BELLEVILLE – Former St. Clair County Circuit judge Vincent Lopinot and wife Connie Lopinot bumped Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn off a suit they filed against State Farm over damage to their home. -
Worker sacked one week after suffering workplace injury, compensation claim, suit says
BELLEVILLE - A worker claims his employment was terminated after he made a claim for workers' compensation benefits. -
Dental patient alleges improper bridge work led to severe pain
BELLEVILLE - A dental patient alleges improper bridge work carried out by a now deceased dentist has caused severe pain and suffering, according to a refiled lawsuit naming the executor of the estate and the shuttered practice. -
Trucking company, driver sued over highway collision
A trucking company and one of its driver face a lawsuit over an accident that led to injuries to the driver of another vehicle.