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Former Glen Carbon police officer alleges retaliation for workers' compensation claim over COVID-19 cleaning chemicals
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Glen Carbon police officer alleges he was fired for filing a workers' compensation claim after suffering respiratory problems from the COVID-19 fogger disinfectant used in Village buildings.
Shopper sues over icy slip, fall at O'Fallon Walmart
BELLEVILLE — A shopper claims she suffered injuries when she slipped on ice accumulation in a Walmart parking lot in O'Fallon.
Mother alleges correctional center staff allowed son to die from dehydration after refusing to eat
EAST ST. LOUIS — A mother claims the correctional and medical staff at the Danville Correctional Center allowed her son to die of dehydration after he ate only three meals in about 20 days.
Progressive Insurance sues driver over $51,000 injury claim following Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — Progressive Insurance is suing the driver accused of causing a collision in Granite City, resulting in an insurance claim of more than $51,000.
Taking the Shot: As COVID vax mandate momentum builds, employers risk lawsuits, labor shortage
More than half of employers could require worker vaccinations by the end of 2021, potentially setting the stage for a surge of lawsuits, should requests for exemptions be ignored or denied.
Cross River Crime Task Force makes 12 arrests in second deployment; Felony charges include stolen vehicle
The Cross-River Crime Task Force had its second successful deployment on Aug. 25, resulting in 12 arrests and charges for criminal felonies including a stolen vehicle.
Lawrence County family alleges harassment, illegal searches
EAST ST. LOUIS — A family alleges they were victims of harassment and illegal searches by their neighbors and Lawrence County deputies in an effort to force them out of the neighborhood.
Plasters, cement mason union alleges violation of collective bargaining agreement
EAST ST. LOUIS — A contracting company is being sued for allegedly failing to pay contributions and submit reports per a collective bargaining agreement with the plasters and cement mason local union.
Insurer says it has no duty to defend BIPA class action
An insurer asks for declaratory relief from the court finding that it is not required to defend its client in a class action alleging Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act violations.
Shopper slips on air freshener in restroom, sues Granite City Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper claims she was injured when she slipped on an air freshener on the restroom floor at the Granite City Walmart.
Man-Up Testosterone allegedly failed to disclose franchise information
EAST ST. LOUIS — Man-Up Testosterone Centers is accused of failing to disclose information on a franchise purchase in violation of federal and state law.
Parents allowed to opt out of controversial sex education mandates; Recommended guidelines suggest kindergarteners learn about masturbation, birth, intercourse
Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools Robert Werden said the Illinois State Board of Education is still working through details of the controversial sexual education bill, but parents are expected to be able to opt out.
UTV passenger allegedly seriously injured in Bethalto crash with mailbox
EDWARDSVILLE — Bethalto homeowners are being sued after a passenger in a utility task vehicle (UTV) suffered severe injuries and took his own life after the vehicle struck a mailbox that was allegedly covered with weeds and intruding on the roadway.
Maune Raichle leveled $402K sanction in Bestwall bankruptcy for pursuing 'egregious' Illinois lawsuit
CHARLOTTE - U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Laura Beyer laid a $402,817.70 penalty on St. Louis asbestos firm Maune Raichle on Aug. 31, to reimburse a Georgia Pacific entity for defending an Illinois lawsuit the firm filed in violation of an order she entered.
Madison County real estate Jul. 19-23
An Alton residence sold for $680,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jul. 19-23.
St. Clair County real estate May 10-14
An O'Fallon commercial property sold for $2,593,500 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions May 10-14.
Madison County civil docket Sep. 6-10
Madison County judges Smith and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Sep. 6-10.
Franklin County wants former federal judge deposed in suit over detainee's sexual assault
EAST ST. LOUIS – Franklin County wants former federal judge Patrick Murphy to discredit his former client Felicia Hill, who swears she didn’t agree to settle a claim over a jailer’s sexual assault for $75,000.
Sholar declines state pension: 'It's a matter of principle' in state with worst debt in nation
Madison County Circuit Judge Amy Sholar announced on Tuesday that she has permanently declined joining the Illinois Judge’s Retirement Pension System.
Maag Holdings seeks more time to mail notice of preliminary class settlement in dispute over grass cutting liens
As class counsel and staff recover from illness, Maag Holdings LLC requests an extension of time to notify the public of preliminary approval of a class settlement against Wood River in a suit alleging the city violated the constitutional rights of residents by failing to properly inform them of grass cutting liens.