News from July 2017
Motorist reaches $700K settlement with Americorp; Truck driver had criminal record, history of drug use
The Langdon & Emison law firm reached a $700,000 settlement with Americorp Xpress Carriers in a suit alleging a tractor-trailer crash caused by a truck driver with a criminal record, previous driving convictions and a history of drug use.
Madison County appeals $659K judgment in former employee’s ADA case
CHICAGO – Madison County has appealed a jury verdict finding the treasurer’s office discriminated against employee Linda Dunnagan while current county board chairman Kurt Prenzler occupied the office.
Federal judge denies appeal of transfer order in bankruptcy case
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has denied the request of a bankruptcy litigant who sought leave to appeal the transfer of her case to the Northern District of Texas.
Alton man says officers entered home without warrant
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing the City of Alton and two police officers for allegedly entering his home without a warrant and injuring him.
John Beal Incorporated seeks payment from homeowner for roofing work
EDWARDSVILLE — A roofing contractor is suing a property owner, alleging breach of contract for not paying a balance due.
Woman alleges injuries from train collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges she was injured when a car she was riding in was struck by a train.
Former Village Drive Inn employee says owner inappropriately touched her
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the owners of the Village Drive Inn, citing alleged sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Pedestrian alleges motorist hit him in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE — A pedestrian is suing a motorist, alleging that she struck him by veering off the paved roadway.
Illinois Supreme Court says State's Attorneys cannot make traffic stops absent police investigations; Concludes SAFE units are unauthorized
The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the Third District Appellate Court’s decision that the La Salle County State’s Attorney’s Felony Enforcement (SAFE) unit does not have the authority to conduct traffic stops and make arrests as part of its independent drug investigations.