News from April 2016
New Jersey woman claims asbestos exposure led to husband's death
EDWARDSVILLE – A man's widow who is the administrator of his estate is suing over allegations that his death was tied to asbestos exposure.
Kirn elected labor and employment chair of BAMSL
Attorney Kim L. Kirn, who was recently elected as the new chair of the Labor and Employment section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, has two goals she wants to achieve in her new position.
USA&M adds retired St. Louis judge Thomas J. Prebil to its mediation panel
Retired St. Louis County Circuit Judge Thomas J. Prebil has joined United States Arbitration & Mediation (USA&M) mediation panel.
Madison County treasurer raises concerns over purchasing director, ethics adviser positions
When retired Madison County Associate Judge Dean E. Sweet recently left his post as county ethics advisor Treasurer Kurt Prenzler questioned whether it was due to an alleged conflict of interest involving the county’s purchasing director.
Firm alleges change in ownership voids its contract with hospital
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois nonprofit firm is suing a hospital over the defendant's alleged refusal to allow the plaintiff to purchase the defendant's interest in a healthcare entity.
Woman broken step caused her to fall, become injured
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County woman is suing over injuries she claims to have received when an allegedly dangerous step broke off and caused her to fall.
Woman claims she was fired due to pregnancy
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing her former employer, alleging she was terminated because she was pregnant.
Administrator of estate claims negligence led to woman's death
BELLEVILLE – The administrator of a deceased woman's estate is suing over 37 counts related to allegedly negligent medical care that led to her death.
Residents allege environmental contamination led to deaths
EDWARDSVILLE – Multiple estate administrators have sued over the alleged wrongful deaths of their family members, in a claim that the deaths were caused by environmental contamination.
Motorist claims driver negligently caused O'Fallon collision
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he received when the defendant allegedly caused a collision by turning left in front of him.
More consumers file lawsuits against makers of Just For Men products in St. Clair County
EDWARDSVILLE – Nearly 150 plaintiffs have sued the makers of Just For Men hair-care products and hair dyes, claiming they were damaged by using the products.
Consultant accuses lawyer of negligent, malicious libel
EDWARDSVILLE – A consultant is suing over alleged damage to his reputation at the hands of an attorney acting on behalf of a municipality. He is citing negligent libel and
malicious libel.
The SEIU is hurting Illinois caregivers
When the SEIU fails to make caregiver interests a top priority, it’s unsurprising that nearly half of caregivers statewide aren’t union members. Teaming up with lawmakers to require family members to put their loved ones in strangers’ hands to attend an in-person training session is just one example of this.
Richter to serve on ISBA Business and Securities Law Section Council
Chad J. Richter, an attorney in HeplerBroom’s Edwardsville office, has been appointed to serve as a member of the ISBA Business and Securities Law Section Council for 2016-2017.
Woman alleges injuries from Collinsville accident
BELLEVILLE – The passenger in a motor vehicle is suing the driver over alleged injuries she received during an accident.
Customer alleges injuries from motorized cart at Weekends Only
BELLEVILLE – A customer at a retail store is suing over injuries she alleges she received while she was using one of the store's motorized carts.
Passenger alleges injuries after driver crashed into hole
BELLEVILLE – A passenger in a vehicle
is suing over injuries he alleges he received when the driver wrecked in a construction zone.
Business owner says defendant failed to complete work on monument sign
BELLEVILLE – The owner of a medical facility is suing over allegedly incomplete work on a sign he paid to have installed.
Man alleges injuries from collapsed balcony railing
BELLEVILLE – An invitee of the defendants is suing over injuries he alleges he received when he was visiting their vacation property.
McNulty joins HeplerBroom as partner in Edwardsville office
Carl P. McNulty has joined HeplerBroom as a partner in the firm’s Edwardsville office where he will continue his practice in toxic tort litigation.