News from August 2017
Judge denies motion to dismiss overtime pay lawsuit against Backstreet Entertainment, counterclaim
EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by employees of GLH Capital Enterprise, M.L.K. Enterprises and Backstreet Entertainment, who allege that they were not paid overtime.
Mother and girlfriend of suspect fatally shot while fleeing police dispute official account
CAHOKIA – Mildred Moellman of Missouri, whose life allegedly depended on a police officer fatally shooting her friend Jason Stringer at Cahokia’s Wal-Mart last Nov. 28, says it didn’t happen that way.
Pedestrian accuses motorist of hitting parked car, striking him
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County man alleges he was injured while walking in East St. Louis when a driver struck a parked car, which then struck him.
Man files suit against Wells Asphalt, driver over Monroe County collision
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges he was injured in a collision in Monroe County.
Consumer claims Credit Management attempts to collect debt discharged in bankruptcy
EAST ST. LOUIS – A consumer alleges a debt collector is attempting to collect a debt that was discharged due to bankruptcy.
Motorists allege drunk driver caused wrong-way crash
EDWARDSVILLE – Two motorists allege an intoxicated driver caused a collision on Interstate 55.
Employers are latest target of lawsuits under Illinois privacy law
Lawsuits by employees over the use of fingerprint time clocks could cost companies millions in damages.
Preckwinkle suing soda tax opponents, judge fears 'chilling effect'
Cook County’s lawsuit seeks damages from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association.
Former Township worker claims she was fired for not selling fundraiser tickets; Plaintiff: 'Republican at worst or not a Democrat at best'
A former employee of Wood River Township claims she was wrongfully terminated for refusing to sell tickets to a political fundraiser prior to the municipal election earlier this year.
Wigginton enters guilty plea in DUI case
Former U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol and has surrendered his driver's, according to Madison County court documents filed in July.
Through internship program, Madison County students get taste of legal life
Seven Madison County high school students have spent a month interning with local law firms through the annual Madison County Intern Program.
Federal court denies Altamont dairy farmers' motion to dismiss foreclosure case
BENTON – Dairy farmers claiming the government is not entitled to foreclose on their Altamont farm because of foreclosure proceedings started a decade ago have lost their motion to dismiss.
East Alton attorney John M. Delaney Jr. found dead in hotel room; He is remembered as ‘well-liked’ and will be ‘dearly missed’
East Alton attorney John M. Delaney Jr. is fondly remembered by colleagues after he was found dead in a Shelby County hotel room Thursday afternoon.
Softball tournament supporting Collisville officer with cancer scheduled for tomorrow
The Madison County Democrats have partnered with law enforcement for the first time to arrange a softball tournament fundraiser for Collinsville officer Chris Warren following his cancer diagnosis.
Fifth District denies petition of man convicted of battery
The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that a man convicted of battery failed to provide sufficient grounds for the court to allow a successive post-conviction petition.
Fifth District denies man's petition, states he failed to show counsel deprived him of fair trial
The Fifth District Appellate Court of Illinois has denied a local man’s postconviction petition on claims that his constitutional rights were violated at trial.
Arvinmeritor Inc., A.W. Chesterton Co. named in asbestos lawsuit by Michigan woman
BELLEVILLE – A Michigan woman alleges her late husband's lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos.
Widow files suit against 4520 Corp. Inc., other asbestos product manufacturers after husband's death
BELLEVILLE – A widow has named several companies in a lawsuit alleging that her husband died of lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Man alleges injuries from dog attack at Alton business
BENTON – A St. Louis man has filed suit against an Alton business after its dog allegedly attacked him.
Liberty Power Holdings accused of making unlawful telemarketing calls
BENTON – A consumer claims a retail electricity company has contacted him with unwanted telemarketing calls in a proposed class action.