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More than one third of plaintiffs selected for depositions on paraquat claims have dismissed their cases
EAST ST. LOUIS - Nine of 25 plaintiffs that Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel selected to test the substance of claims that weed killer paraquat caused Parkinson’s disease dismissed their claims in two weeks.
Cates, Mahoney to appeal arbitration ruling in $10 million settlement fee dispute
EDWARDSVILLE - Ryan Mahoney and David Cates, former partners in a $10 million dispute over fees from settlements, both plan to appeal an order of Circuit Judge Sarah Smith awarding each of them a partial victory on arbitration.
Dorman: Slusser offers 'empty promises' and 'flashy slogans' in chairman campaign
Madison County needs a leader with unimpeachable integrity, a track record of ethical conduct, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. Unfortunately, Chris Slusser falls short on all these fronts.
Woman sues over icy slip, fall at Belleville Motomart
BELLEVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on ice at a Belleville Motomart.
Man alleges injuries after electric scooter handlebars broke off
BELLEVILLE - A man claims he was injured when the handlbars of his Swagger 5 electric scooter broke off.
Prenzler notifies public on 'informed consent' for newest Covid booster
The consensus of the Madison County Health Advisory Committee members is that citizens should exercise their right of "informed consent."
Group of South Roxana residents call for mayor to step down
It’s no secret that the Village of South Roxana has a history of trust issues between the citizens and Village administration. The lack of transparency, open and effective communication and defensive posturing when approached by citizens have eyes opening and focusing in on the current administration.
McGlynn moves forward with gun ban litigation, says he won't wait for gov to figure out what they actually passed
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn told Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wells he won’t wait for the state to explain the choices legislators made in the weapon ban they passed last year.
Attorney General Raoul Announces Multistate Agreement With Opioid Manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan group of attorneys general, today announced a $150 million multistate settlement agreement in principle with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (Hikma) for its role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Alton nursing home sued over patient's fall from wheelchair
EDWARDSVILLE - An Alton nursing home patient allegedly fell from his wheelchair while trying to get a pillow that had been thrown at him, a lawsuit states.
Woman alleges injuries when dog jumped on her
BELLEVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when a dog jumped on her without provocation.
EPA report: No risk of Parkinson's disease from weed killer paraquat
WASHINGTON - Benefits of weed killer paraquat easily outweigh risks, according to regulators at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A report they issued on Jan. 30 assigned no weight at all to a risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Dykema Named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Dykema one of the best law firms to work for in its 2024 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list.
Wrongful death suit filed over fatal Greyhound bus crash
EDWARDSVILLE - Branum Trucking is being sued by the family of deceased bus passenger Juan Ernesto Vasquez-Rodriguez after a Greyhound bus crashed into a parked tractor trailer on an exit ramp in Highland.
Man alleges false credit reporting following identity theft
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims several fraudulent credit card accounts have not been properly investigated after his identity was stolen.
Madison County real estate Nov. 20-22
An Edwardsville property sold for $1.65 million as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 20-22.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 25-29
An O'Fallon property sold for more than $689,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Sept. 25-29.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 13-14
Madison County Circuit Judges Smith and Threlkeld have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Feb. 13-14.
Attorney General Raoul Reaches Settlement With Multinational Marketing Firm for Role in Opioid Epidemic
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid epidemic.
21 BFKN Attorneys Recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers 2024 Edition
BFKN is proud to congratulate the 21 attorneys recognized in the Illinois Super Lawyers 2024 edition.