News from November 2015
Prenzler calls on Dunstan to return Economy contributions; Dunstan says opponent is playing politics
As competition for the top leadership spot in Madison County government heats up, Board chairman hopeful Kurt Prenzler is calling for incumbent Alan Dunstan to return more than $25,000 in campaign contributions from a Metro East Sanitary District appointee whose car repair business is embroiled in controversy.
Lawsuit challenges constitutionality of state law designating SEIU as representative of Illinois home caregivers, child care providers
Six Illinois child care providers and home caretakers displeased with being forced by state law to have the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) represent them have filed a federal lawsuit in Chicago asking the state to strike down the law and remove the SEIU as their union representative.
EEOC boasts of victory in $243K jury verdict awarded to Somalian-American Muslims; Truckers had been fired for refusing to transport alcohol
A trucking company has been ordered to pay $243,000 to two Somalian-American Muslims who were fired for refusing to ship alcohol, because it went against their religious beliefs.
Attorney sued for allegedly failing to apply client for veteran benefits to prevent Medicare spend-down seeks to dismiss suit
Attorney Tammy Julian of Farrell Hamilton & Julian in Godfrey seeks to dismiss a legal malpractice suit alleging she negligently prepared a trust, which resulted in loss of estate assets.
Railroad engineer claims harassment and fear of physical contact caused heart attack
A railroad engineer filed suit against the railroad alleging his supervisor's harassment and fear of physical contact caused his heart attack and subsequent resignation.
Former Simmons CEO testifies at Sheldon Silver trial; Testimony offers lesson on wealth produced by meso cases
NEW YORK CITY – John Simmons and his firm spend $15 to $20 million a year on advertising, his former chief executive testified at the criminal trial of former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on Nov. 10. Greg Kirkland testified that the firm employs about 200 persons, which would mean that the firm spends $75,000 to $100,000 per employee on advertising.
Sunset Hills Country Club says its handicap rule change was authorized by USGA rules
Sunset Hills Country Club argues that its handicap allowances established during a golf tournament were authorized by United States Golf Association (USGA) rules in a disabled man’s lawsuit alleging he was deprived of benefits after the rules were changed.
Motion hearing reset for Dec. 18 in suit over former Moro Township Supervisor’s $700K embezzlement
A hearing has been scheduled to address an accountant’s motion to dismiss a malpractice suit alleging an insurer had to cover nearly $700,000 embezzled over a 10-year period by former Moro Township Supervisor Donald R.
Sauget night club patron alleges intoxicated customer bit off part of left ear.
A night club patron alleges her left ear was partially bitten off by an over served customer.
One option for re-litigating Price v. Philip Morris is due Nov. 25
In the wake of last week's dismissal of the $10.1 billion Madison County judgment against the cigarette maker, the next potential move lies with the plaintiff.
Shopper sues for injuries sustained due to alleged fall in parking lot pot hole
A shopper sues store, owners and managers for injuries sustained due to alleged fall into a parking lot pot hole.
Carpenter falls from O'Fallon home, sues owner and lumber supplier
A carpenter injured in a fall from a structure at an O'Fallon home sues the property owner and material supplier.
Allegedly distracted driver sued over Granite City accident
A driver alleges that she was injured when her auto was struck by a distracted driver in Granite City.
Tenant sues landlord over alleged slip and fall on ice
A tenant of a Belleville, Illinois apartment complex sues her landlord for injuries sustained when she allegedly slipped on the unnatural accumulation of ice.
Belleville hospital, doctors sued after patient died from excess bleeding during back surgery
The Estate of a St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belliville, patient, filed suit against the hospital, her doctors and others following the patients death arising out of the medical teams' failure to stop her bleeding during back surgery.
East Alton company sued for allegedly exposing employee to toxins
A worker sues an East Alton, Illinois company for his undisclosed exposure to toxic substances.
Former school teacher sues ex-husband's new wife for defamation
A former school teacher alleges her ex husband's new wife defamed her and tried to get her fired.
Retaliatory discharge suit at trial in Judge Ruth’s courtroom
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth is presiding over a trial this week in a case alleging a man was terminated from Midwest Sanitary Service after he reported his employer for allegedly inappropriately dumping toxic substances.
Patient sues Heart Care Group, alleging negligence in treatment
A Wood River patient is suing a Madison County medical provider and one of its physicians, alleging failure to properly diagnose and treat his heart condition.
Madison County motorist sues another driver, alleging negligence in car crash
A Madison County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence in a car collision.