News from June 2016
Crowder installed as treasurer of IJA for '16-'17 term
Madison County Circuit Court Judge Barbara Crowder started a one-year term as treasurer f the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) following installation of a new slate of officers for 2016-2017 on June 3.
Musial bridge worker’s reverse discrimination suit settles
Builders of the Stan Musial Bridge, facing trial on a suit claiming they fired crane oiler Terry
Deets because of his white skin, chose to settle with him instead.
Drug companies accused of concealing dangers
EAST ST. LOUIS — A proposed administratrix of a deceased man's estate is suing Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer Inc., citing alleged negligence, design defect, failure to warn, product liability and breach of express warranty.
Mike Madigan's proposed state budget is 'simply embarrassing'
It's so basic. Get an estimate. Look it over. Approve or reject it, in whole or in part, based on your finances and the need for the services offered.
Attorney Sharon Stolte joins Sandberg Phoenix in Kansas City
Attorney Sharon Stolte has joined Sandberg Phoenix as a new counsel in the firm’s growing Kansas City office.
Capes Sokol creates trusts and estates practice group; Hires attorneys Muhm and Adams
Capes Sokol of St. Louis announced the opening of its trusts and estates practice group with the hiring of attorneys Harvard W. Muhm and Lisa M. Adams, formerly with Muhm & Reilly, a boutique private wealth planning law firm.
Former Gov. Edgar's 'compromise' pension plan led to Illinois fiscal crisis
Under former Gov. Jim Edgar’s pension ramp, unfunded pension liabilities have increased nearly $100 billion despite taxpayers contributing $16.4 billion more to the five state-run pension systems than required under the Edgar plan.
Pharmaceutical company accused of breaching duty
EAST ST. LOUIS — A minor child and friend are suing Abbott Laboratories Inc., a pharmaceutical company, citing alleged breach of express and implied warranties, concealment and misrepresentation.
Licensed practical nurse sues employer, labor union
EAST ST. LOUIS — A licensed practical nurse is suing Murray Development Center and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, an employer and labor union, citing alleged wrongful termination and breach of duty of fair representation.
Company says software providers breached contract
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Illinois corporation is suing Sunago Systems LLC, Parcelshield LLC and Scott Knight, two Oregon companies and their owner, citing alleged breach of contract and failure to deliver a purchased product.
Insurer seeks court declaration about coverage
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance firm is suing Christone Enterprises Inc., an Illinois corporation leasing and managing property in Belleville, and the West Virginia-based owners of the property, Ray H. Lewis and Alihah M. Lewis, seeking a declaration that a policy does not cover a claim asserted by the Lewises in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Mautino pleads the Fifth; asks State Board of Elections for more time to provide campaign details
Following months of intense scrutiny and public outcry over his reluctance to answer questions about his suspicious campaign reporting, Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino invoked his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent to avoid incriminating himself amid an ongoing federal investigation.
Schnuck's says customer injured at East St. Louis store should have case heard in St. Clair Co.
Story CopySchnuck Markets will argue its motion to dismiss a personal injury suit based on forum non conveniens in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge's court at 1 p.m.
Authorities decline to provide accident report involving Belleville police and powerful attorney; Search of court records yields traffic ticket
Eight days after a collision on West Main Street in Belleville injured two city police officers, Illinois State Police charged attorney Bruce N. Cook, 76, with failure to yield to an authorized emergency vehicle.
Fast Eddie's trip and fall suit in Mudge's court June 16
A personal injury suit against Fast Eddie's bar and restaurant in Alton is docketed in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge's court June 16 on plaintiffs' pending motions to compel production of discovery documents.
Only grandparents may provide transportation for boy during visits with father, appellate court rules
A St. Clair County man who appealed a court order requiring his parents to provide all transportation for his son during supervised weekend and summer visitation has been denied at the Fifth District.
Fifth District denies appeal as moot in challenge to mandatory supervised release term
The Fifth District Appellate Court has dismissed as moot an appeal from a man who was challenging the length of his mandatory supervised release (MSR) in an aggravated criminal sexual abuse case.
Illinois corporation says Wisconsin company breached contract
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Illinois corporation is suing a Wisconsin company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Motorist accuses fellow driver of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver, claiming negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims discrimination, hostile work environment
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing Continental Tires the Americas, an employer, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment and intentional infliction of emotional distress.