News from July 2017
Turtle Wax files motion to dismiss suit alleging benzene exposure
Turtle Wax seeks to dismiss a man’s suit alleging he developed acute mycloid leukemia from benzene exposure, arguing that the lawsuit fails to provide specific facts.
Appellate court upholds St. Clair County ruling terminating East St. Louis father's parental rights
MT. VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a lower court's ruling terminating the parental rights of an East St. Louis man.
St. Clair County foreclosures June 16-July 5
There were 29 foreclosures in St. Clair County from June 16 to July 5.
Man allegedly shot in the head during meat shoot
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing the organizers of a meat shoot after he was allegedly shot in head.
I-LAW calling on Illinois lawmakers to follow 'Show Me' state in lawsuit reform
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch will hold a press conference at the Malcom Martin Memorial Park in East St. Louis at 10 a.m. on Thursday to call on Illinois legislators to follow the lead of their counterparts in Missouri in enacting meaningful lawsuit reforms.
Garden Place sued for allegedly failing to pay overtime
BELLEVILLE — A marketing employee is suing a residential senior living center for allegedly failing to compensate her for overtime hours.
Power outage shuts down Madison County Criminal Justice Center
The Madison County Criminal Justice Center lost power Monday, forcing officials to close the building for repairs, according to a press release issued by the County.
Woman alleges motorist caused collision while changing lanes
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother is suing a motorist for allegedly hitting her car while attempting to change lanes, causing the plaintiff to strike a utility pole.
Todd Sivia earns Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation
EDWARDSVILLE – Attorney Todd Sivia of Sivia Law in Edwardsville has earned a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation by the Exit Planning Institute (EPI), a firm that provides strategies for professionals transitioning out of their business.
Trial set Aug. 14 in Prenzler attack case
A man accused of attacking Madison County board chairman Kurt Prenzler four months ago will face trial Aug. 14.
Federal court denies O'Fallon school district's motion to dismiss former administrator's suit
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has returned a mixed ruling in school administrator June Isselhardt’s suit against O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District No. 90.
Federal court rules in favor of Phillips 66 in discrimination suit
EAST St. LOUIS— A former employee who alleged gender discrimination by her employer, Phillips 66 Company, failed to prove her case and it has been dismissed.
Federal court dismisses family business dispute for lack of jurisdiction
EAST ST. LOUIS — A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Missouri man against the law firm that had represented his daughters.
Fifth District rules against Wal-Mart in dispute over veterans' work-related injury
MT. VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court recently upheld a work comp award to a military veteran involving a work-related injury sustained before he was deployed to Afghanistan.
Stein Steel Mill Service granted summary judgment in retaliatory discharge suit
BENTON — Summary judgment was recently granted in favor of Stein Steel Mill after a mill worker filed a complaint against the company, alleging that he was fired for questioning duplicitous instructions from his supervisor.
Settlement reached in case against Darby Trucking
BENTON — A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit between a Missouri truck driver and a Mississippi trucking company that stemmed from a tractor-trailer accident in Cumberland County.
Fifth District Appellate Court rejects appeal by convicted murderer
MT. VERNON — An Illinois man who was convicted of murder, armed robbery and home invasion in 1987 lost another appeal.
Illinoisans are still waiting for independence
More than 240 years ago, a group of individuals stood up against a far-off king who taxed them without recourse. Americans honor their efforts each year on Independence Day.
Rosenstengel orders U.S. and medical malpractice plaintiff to submit judgment calculations
EAST ST. LOUIS — A U.S. district judge in East St. Louis ordered that parties in a more than $29 million medical malpractice case involving a 36-year-old man who suffered severe kidney damage due to alleged negligence to submit calculations and proposed judgments to the court.
Statements on veto override
Rauner: Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent income tax increase will force another tax hike in the near future.