News from December 2017
Suit alleges Therapeutic and Diagnostic Imaging undervalued interest
EDWARDSVILLE – A Missouri resident alleges Therapeutic and Diagnostic Imaging undervalued his membership interest in Elite Imaging of Fairview Heights.
Couple claims they are still owed $75,000 from settlement agreement
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee of an auto repair business alleges he is still owed $75,000 as part of a settlement.
Man alleges warehouse company failed to properly stack freight
EDWARDSVILLE – A commercial truck driver alleges a loading company failed to stack a load in accordance to standards and that the load fell and caused injuries.
Alfa Laval Inc., others named in widow's asbestos suit
EDWARDSVILLE – A widow is seeking damages over allegations her late husband's lung cancer death was caused by asbestos exposure.
Son alleges insurer failed to pay mother's life insurance benefits
EDWARDSVILLE – A man has filed suit against an insurance company over claims it wrongfully denied him coverage under a life insurance policy.
Man alleges he was terminated by Walgreen's in retaliation for discrimination complaints
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges he was terminated from his job because he complained of discrimination and because he requested reasonable accommodation for his disability.
Motorist seeks damages following Alton collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Godfrey resident is seeking damages from a driver who allegedly ran a red light and caused a collision in Alton.
Widow files suit against Copes Vulcan Inc., others over husband's death
EDWARDSVILLE – A widow alleges her late husband's lung cancer death was caused by asbestos exposure during his career.
It's a Wonderful County!
... This time, he was filled not with despair, but hope. Hope born of the realization that despite all the negative publicity, it really was a Wonderful County, and the power to change the current course of events comes from within–within him and all who think alike.
Government seeks to enforce IRS summons sent to individual
EAST ST. LOUIS – The federal government is seeking to enforce a summons the Internal Revenue Service sent to an individual earlier in 2017.
Officials respond to summary judgment request in FOID card class action
State officials sued in a class action over an extra $1 FOID card fee argue that summary judgment is not proper because Illinois citizens cannot collect from the state a $1 processing fee for firearm owner identification cards that was voluntarily paid to a third-party vendor.
Widow alleges husband's lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure from BWDAC Inc., others' products
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges her late husband's lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure.
Daughter files suit against Akebono Brake Corp., others over father's cancer death
BELLEVILLE – An estate representative alleges her father's exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
Armstrong Pumps Inc., others named in couple's asbestos injury suit
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges that he developed lung cancer because of exposure to asbestos during his employment.
Appeals court vacates IWCC ruling in neck injury claim case
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has overturned a Randolph County ruling that upheld an Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission ruling in an employee’s adjustment claim seeking benefits from Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale launches diversity fellowship for first-year law students
ST. LOUIS – The law firm of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale PC announced the launch of the Greensfelder Diversity Fellowship “for first-year law students who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity,” according to the firm’s press release issued Dec. 15.
Woman files wrongful death suit against Helia Healthcare of Belleville
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville nursing home is facing a wrongful death suit from an estate administrator over alleged negligent care.
Fairview Heights homecoming attendee files suit after tripping on electrical box
BELLEVILLE – A festival attendee at a Fairview Heights park alleges that he was injured after tripping on an electrical box.
Janus v. AFSCME oral arguments scheduled Feb. 26 at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear oral arguments in Janus v. AFSCME on Feb. 26, in a case challenging the constitutionality of compulsory union dues for state government workers.
Curt Smith Sporting Goods seeks to dismiss former football player’s head injury suit
A sporting goods company seeks to dismiss a former East St. Louis high school football player’s suit alleging he sustained head injuries due to a defective helmet