News from July 2017
Herndon denies summary judgment in Highland principal's discrimination suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – District judge David Herndon denied the Highland Board of Education’s motion for summary judgment in a discrimination suit, concluding a jury could conclude that the plaintiff was paid less because of her gender.
Property taxes grow faster than Illinoisans' ability to pay for them
Illinois homeowners’ property taxes are among the highest in the nation. They are consuming more and more of Illinoisans’ incomes.
Three strikes and SAFE is out!
If law enforcement officials don't have to obey a law, why would anyone else?
Seventh Circuit reverses Madison County jury verdict favoring jail guards
CHICAGO – U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges reversed a jury verdict clearing Madison County jail guards of blame for a suicide attempt that has kept Reginald Pittman in a vegetative state for 10 years.
Railroad worker alleges injuries from faulty handbrake
A railroad worker is suing his employer for allegedly failing to provide a safe place to work.
Estate administrator claims numerous companies liable for asbestos-caused illness
The administrator for the estate of a deceased worker is suing multiple companies, alleging that their products and conduct are responsible for his father's death from asbestos-caused mesothelioma.
Widow alleges companies failed to protect workers from asbestos
A widow is suing a number of corporations for allegedly failing to protect or warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
City of Belleville accuses property owner of violating weed and 'dangerous building' ordinances
The City of Belleville is suing a property owner, citing alleged breach of duty.
Couple says numerous companies liable for asbestos-caused illness
A couple is suing a number of corporations, citing an alleged failure to warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
Consumer alleges Walgreens provided wrong medication
BELLEVILLE — A consumer is suing Walgreens for allegedly prescribing the wrong medication, resulting in continuous coughing.
Court denies shopper's motion to remand in Dillard's vomit slip-and-fall case
BENTON – A motion to remand filed by Toni Perrin in a case against the department store Dillard’s was denied by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 13.
Judge orders Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to release benefits to beneficiaries
BENTON – A federal court judge has granted summary judgment in a dispute over how to award death benefits to beneficiaries of a deceased individual.
CFPB's new rule 'large gift for class action lawyers'; Court challenges coming
WASHINGTON - As the director of a federal consumer protection agency seemingly fights for his job, he has gone forth with plans to finalize a controversial rule – and a court challenge seems imminent.
I-LAW highlights differences between 'Show Me' and 'Sue Me' states at presser
Add Teaser hereFor Belleville trucking operator Bill Frerichs, one of his biggest worries he says is what trial lawyers can do to his family's nearly 70-year-old business.
Metro East Sanitary District efficiency audit to follow layoffs
GRANITE CITY — Outside experts are expected to carry out an audit of operations within the Metro East Sanitary District (MESD), a move that follows 10 layoffs and promises 10 more this year.
Press not welcome at the annual AAJ convention
Unless you have a lot of experience with things like skis, stilts, and pogo sticks, you run a real good risk of falling down when you give them a go.
St. Clair County GOP head, running for 113th House District, calls tax hikes 'misguided'
St. Clair County GOP chair and candidate for state representative Doug Jameson said he fears that Illinois’ new state budget leaves the state in its worst predicament yet.
Suit alleges negligence following riding mower roll over death
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing John Deere for allegedly manufacturing a defective riding lawn mower that caused his father's death.
Suit alleges pizza restaurants failed to make payments
BELLEVILLE — A bank is suing a pizza chain for allegedly refusing to honor a loan agreement.
Mother, children allege woman caused crash on Illinois Route 15
BELLEVILLE — A mother and her two children are suing a motorist for allegedly failing to follow traffic laws, leading to a crash on Illinois Route 15 in June 2015.