News from July 2016
Scott Credit Union denies allegations in age discrimination suit
Scott Credit Union claims that its termination of an employee who now alleges age discrimination was based on legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons unrelated to her age.
Madison Co. Actos suit transferred to Cook Co. for pretrial discovery
A Madison County man's product liability lawsuit against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Walgreens and Eli Lilly involving the Type 2 diabetes drug Actos has been transferred to Cook County.
Mudge orders Creve Coeur attorney to comply with production requests
Creve Coeur attorney Vincent Vogler and Vogler Law Firm have been ordered to comply with discovery requests by July 13 in a Madison County lawsuit that claims they collected a debt but unfairly retained the proceeds.
Anderson Hospital denies negligence in patient's ER fall; Says decedent was under influence of alcohol
Anderson Hospital is denying negligence in a Madison County wrongful death lawsuit saying it was the decedent's use of alcohol or his intoxication that caused the injuries leading to his death.
Office staffer accuses lawn care business of sexual harassment
BELLEVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a lawn care business, alleging sexual harassment.
Speeder impresses high court with ticket challenge; But Troy PD’s non-compliance with rule doesn't excuse fine
SPRINGFIELD – Christopher Geiler corrected a deficiency in the Troy police department and impressed the Illinois Supreme Court with his challenge to a speeding ticket, but his ticket still stands.
Trucking company accuses ammunition wholesaler of negligence
BELLEVILLE — A Missouri trucking company is suing an ammunition wholesaler, alleging the defendant owes more than $100,000 for improperly loading one of the plaintiff's trucks.
Shareholder class action against First Clover Leaf Bank is 'lawyer-driven," defense says
Attorneys representing Edwardsville-based First Clover Leaf Bank and its board of directors seek to dismiss a proposed class action over a recent announced merger saying the lawsuit is
Motorist alleges Madison County driver's negligence caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a Collinsville motorist, alleging his negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Motorist alleges cab company's negligence caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A Marissa woman is suing a taxi driver and taxi companies, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
TUA sees stopgap budget as temporary fix to CTU's demands
While the state's stopgap budget adopted on the eve of a new fiscal year has for now satisfied the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), a taxpayer watchdog believes it's just a matter of time before more demands are made known.
TUA: Retired state leaders living high off the hog at taxpayers expense
The $147,477-plus former Governor James Thompson receives in annual state pension payments shines a light on a pension system that's essentially bankrupt, eroding the middle class, and creating classes of retired ¨have's¨ and ¨have-nots,¨ according to Taxpayers Union of America's latest study.
Lawsuit claims plaintiffs law firm uses data from privacy app to file TCPA claims
Legal reform advocates think they’ve found a prime example of plaintiffs attorneys “gaming the system” to collect big awards under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Rep. Kay: 'Just a little skeptical of half year budgets'
The state's stop gap budget deal that will cover the next six months helped avert disaster for schools, universities and other vital operations, but it also laid groundwork for another epic budget battle.
Woman alleges injuries after accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County resident has filed a suit against a driver alleging injures in an Edwardsville accident.
Visitor alleges apartment operator's negligence caused serious injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing an Alton apartment operator, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer serious injuries.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence led to a vehicle crash that caused injuries.
Two SIU retirees among top 400 pensioners in the state, report says
Two Edwardsville pensioners, whose combined annual pension is almost $476,000, made the top 400 in Tax Payers United of America's 10th Annual Report of Illinois State Pensions.
Former Marine accuses asbestos manufacturers of negligence
BELLEVILLE — A former U.S. Marine is suing dozens of companies associated with the manufacturing and distribution of asbestos, alleging failure to comply with consumer protection laws.
Mother, daughter blame Madison County motorist for causing crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother is suing a Madison County motorist, alleging his negligence caused a vehicle crash that resulted in injuries to the plaintiff's daughter.