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Recent News About Us Steel
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Wrongful death trial against BNSF abandoned by plaintiff weeks ahead of opening
BENTON – On 19 days notice Tyler Dagon surrendered a wrongful death trial he litigated three years to secure at U.S. district court. -
Racial and gender discrimination complaint filed against Granite City Steel
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Granite City Steel employee Phyllis Mangum claims the company mistreated and fired her for racial reasons. -
Prenzler releases proposed resolution, guidelines for reopening Madison County; Board of Health expected to vote today
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler released the updated proposed resolution and guidelines to re-open Madison County ahead of today’s County Board of Health meeting. -
Governor: Let Madison County re-open safely
We are responsible citizens facing economic ruin. We can be trusted to re-open our economy in a responsible and informed way. But we need your help before it is too late. -
Man alleges carbon monoxide poisoning during asbestos abatement at U.S. Steel plant
EDWARDSVILLE - A man working on asbestos abatement at a Granite City plant is claiming negligence linked to an alleged exposure to carbon monoxide. -
Steel worker's estate making FELA claims against BNSF and US Steel
BENTON – Mounting a rail car turns a steel mill employee into an employee of both the mill and the owner of the car, lawyers argue in a wrongful death suit. -
Judge in railroad suit recuses after defense questions impartiality as former railroad plaintiff’s attorney
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty recused himself from a wrongful death suit after defendant BNSF Railway questioned his impartiality. -
North Dakota man seeks damages from US Steel, supervisor over carbon monoxide exposure
EDWARDSVILLE – A Fargo, North Dakota man is suing a plant operator and a supervisor after he suffered carbon monoxide poisoning while performing asbestos abatement at a Granite City facility. -
Trial-lawyer bill would lift filing restrictions in asbestos claims; Critic says proposal would create unlimited liability
A bill that would reverse a 2015 state Supreme Court decision by allowing workers with latent diseases to sue their employers will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee this afternoon. -
Asbestos trial set to begin in Stobbs court; Plaintiff is from Madison County
An Edwardsville man who worked as an insulator for Shell Oil refinery in Wood River for more than 30 years is expected to take his mesothelioma case to trial in Madison County Circuit Court today. -
Seventh Circuit affirms summary judgment in emotional distress suit against U.S. Steel over alleged sexual misconduct
Seventh Circuit appellate judges affirmed summary judgment for U.S. Steel in an employee’s emotional distress claim, concluding that an employer can’t be held responsible for alleged misconduct that only furthers an employee’s interests on common law grounds. -
Armstrong Pumps Inc., others named in suit by man who alleges asbestos exposure caused injuries
BELLEVILLE – A former laborer for Myers Roofing Contractors and US Steel alleges asbestos exposure caused his lung cancer. -
Former US Steel employee claims companies including Caterpillar, GE exposed her to asbestos
BELLEVILLE — A former US Steel worker is suing Arvinmeritor Inc., A.W. Chesterton Co., Borg-Warner Corp., Caterpillar Inc., et. al., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries for exposing her to asbestos during the course of her work. -
Electrician's suit against GE, others in Ruth's court June 29
A case management conference is set June 29 in Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth's court involving a US Steel worker's personal injury claim against his employer and others over severe burns he suffered in 2014. -
Haine blames China, unfair trade for loss of manufacturing jobs
One Illinois lawmaker is blaming China for the state's massive job loss in the manufacturing sector. -
US Steel removes sexual harassment suit to federal court
US Steel removed a case to federal court that accuses it of overlooking an employee’s alleged sexual harassment. US Steel filed a notice of removal to the US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on June 10 through attorney Sarah Hugg-Turner of Lashly & Baer in St. Louis. The defendant claims removal is proper because of the amount in controversy and diversity of citizenship. US Steel is a citizen of Delaware and Pennsylvania while the plaintiff is a citizen of Illinois. Plain -
US Steel electrician alleges pattern of harassment
A worker at US Steel is suing her employer for allegedly overlooking sexual harassment and retaliating after complaints were made. -
Where's the outrage as Illinois legislators help ruin lives?
"I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore.”