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MADISON - ST. CLAIR RECORD

Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Amazon warehouse lot owner seeks Madison County jurisdiction in PTSD suit over fatal 2021 tornado

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The lot owner of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville that partially collapsed during a 2021 tornado seeks permanent jurisdiction in Madison County for an employee’s post-traumatic stress disorder suit that was originally filed in St. Clair County.

Gun advocates to seek no more than $1 in monetary damages if gun ban challenges succeed

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Gun shops, owners and advocates stipulated that they seek no more than $1 in monetary awards in their constitutional challenges to the so-called “assault weapons” ban, or the Protecting Illinois Communities Act (PICA).

Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions

Nurses allege wrongful termination after voicing concerns about understaffing

By Madison County Record |
BELLEVILLE - Two nurses claim they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about patient safety due to understaffing measures implemented by the defendant.

Tenant sues over trip, fall at East St. Louis apartment

By Madison County Record |
​BELLEVILLE - A tenant claims he tripped over a loose metal strip and fell down the stairs at an East St. Louis apartment.

Seventh Circuit: Insurer had no duty to cover $6.7 million judgment in wood chipper injury dispute

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that U.S. district judge Phil Gilbert properly dismissed Bailey Watson’s claim for more than $6.6 million against insurers after she was run over with a wood chipper.

Sky Zone trampoline park operators settle BIPA suit for $1.3 million

By Steve Korris |
EAST ST. LOUIS - Operators of Sky Zone trampoline park in Fairview Heights agreed to pay $285,000 to settle claims that they violated the privacy of worker through the use of fingerprint scanners.

Granite City High School students shadow Madison County assistant state's attorneys, judges

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A group of Granite City High School students shadowed Madison County assistant state’s attorneys on March 12 as part of a job shadowing program sponsored by the school.

Madison County auditor 'sets the record straight' on Slusser's investments

By The Madison County Record |
The Treasurer has NOT lost $12 million in County funds. That claim is 100% false. In fact, quite the opposite is true as Mr. Slusser has actually earned millions of dollars in interest on the different bonds, certificates of deposit, and investment pools that he regularly invests our reserves in.

Suit alleges intoxicated man struck patron at Cutter's

By Madison County Record |
BELLEVILLE - A man claims he was injured at Cutter's in Belleville when an intoxicated patron struck him.

Foster declares Pritzker's venue law unconstitutional, refuses to transfer firearm liability challenge to Sangamon County

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County Associate Judge Ronald J. Foster Jr. declared Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s forum law favoring Cook and Sangamon County is unconstitutional and denied Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s motion to transfer an Alton gun store’s constitutional challenge to both the venue law and the firearm liability law.

Express Scripts, Optum Rx move to dismiss St. Clair County's opioid suit, claim they are 'too far removed from any direct harm'

By Steve Korris |
EAST ST. LOUIS - Pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts and Optum Rx claim St. Clair County can’t sue them to recover the county’s spending on opioid addiction because they didn’t make, distribute, or prescribe opioids.

Skater sues over alleged slip, fall at Rolo Skate

By Madison County Record |
BELLEVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell while exiting a skating rink.

Walmart customer sues over slip, fall

By Madison County Record |
BELLEVILLE - A customer at the Cahokia Walmart claims he was injured when he slipped and fell in the parking lot.

Attorney General Raoul Charges Kane County Man With Gunrunning and Unlawful Use of Firearms

By The Madison County Record |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Elgin man with alleged gunrunning and using and possessing firearms illegally.

Cross River Crime Task Force deploys in western portion of Madison County, modified AR-15 and drugs seized

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The most recent deployment of Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force resulted in the seizures of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and a modified AR-15.

Cahokia Heights residents urge Dugan to order sewage cleanup, sewer repairs

By Steve Korris |
EAST ST. LOUIS - Neither Cahokia Heights nor environmental regulators will expand the capacity of the city’s sewers and nothing less will work, according to residents pressing U. S. District Judge David Dugan for action.

Metro bus passenger alleges injuries during abrupt stop

By Madison County Record |
BELLEVILLE - A Metro bus passenger claims she was injured when the bus stopped abruptly in East St. Louis.

Madison County communities ban unauthorized encampments on public property

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County municipalities are banning unauthorized encampments on public property, with Granite City and Godfrey being the most recent to join the movement.

Illinois' Economic Forecast: Madison County among highest in post-pandemic economic growth

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
According to the 2024 State of Illinois Economic Forecast, Madison County saw the strongest job growth in recent years and is expected to maintain that position.