News from May 2017
District Court allows for several counts in FMLA case to move forward against Prairie State Generating Company
EAST ST. LOUIS — A U.S. District Court judge ruled that a Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) case against Prairie State Generating Company will move forward on several counts despite the defendant’s motion to dismiss the suit.
Cahokia man who alleged mistreatment by police sees counts dismissed, has one more chance to amend complaint
A Cahokia man will get one more chance to amend and file motions alleging his rights were violated by law enforcement in a lawsuit pending in federal court in East St. Louis.
Illinois Supreme Court approves new rule mandating jury trials in certain cases under mental health code
SPRINGFIELD — Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier and the Illinois Supreme Court announced last month the approval of Supreme Court Rule 293. The new rule requires that all trial courts commence a jury trial if requested by a respondent in an involuntary admission proceeding.
Edwardsville attorneys reach out to low-income residents with free legal services
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville legal community wants to remind the locals that they are working to provide legal support to lower-income individuals in need of aid.
Congressmen recommend McCarter to serve as Kenyan ambassador in letter to Trump
Even though he has a long record of ministering to the needs of Kenyans, State Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) believes he would not likely be considered for an ambassadorship to the East African nation if not for the eight years' learning experience he's had in Springfield.
Suit claims three defendants contributed to July 2015 multi-car wreck in Belleville
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing three other motorists, alleging that their negligence led to a multiple-car crash.
Upcoming legal seminar will feature local judges' take on professionalism, ethics
Local judges will headline a "best practices" legal seminar set for May 19 at the Collinsville Doubletree Hotel.
Woman claims Belleville hospital failed to diagnose blood clot in foot
BELLEVILLE — Tanika Reynolds, an Illinois resident, recently filed suit in a circuit court against a group of medical entities, claiming they improperly diagnosed a blood clot in her foot.
Herndon denies review of order dismissing fraud claims against guardrail maker Trinity Industries
EAST ST. LOUIS – On behalf of St. Clair County taxpayers, class action lawyer David Cates may have insulted U.S. District Judge David Herndon and gained nothing from it.
New analysis of state pension systems shows number of retirees earning more than $100K nearly 17,000
New analysis from the Taxpayers United of America (TUA) shows that more than 16,000 former state government employees each collect annual pensions of at least $100,000, costing taxpayers more than $2 billion this year alone.
Critics say online privacy legislation is pro-trial lawyer; Advocate says tech industry is 'too loose' with personal data
Internet privacy legislation making its way through Springfield is more in line with the interests of the trial bar than it is with consumer protection, critics say.
Fifth District affirms LeChien; Welch: Special education teacher’s dismissal was ‘harsh’ but not reversible
The Fifth District appellate court affirmed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien’s decision denying a special education teacher’s petition for administrative review of his dismissal from the Cahokia school district after he forged a signature on a legal document.
St. Clair County real estate April 21-25
A Fairview Heights property sold for $385,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 21-25.
Madison County real estate April 11-18
An Edwardsville home sold for $425,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for April 11-18.
Fayette County judge assigned to Madison County bid rigging class action
Associate Judge Jeffrey Marc Kelly of the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in Fayette County was selected to preside over a class action suit alleging former Madison County treasurer Fred Bathon and several tax buyers participated in a bid rigging scheme.
Crowder enters confidentiality order in Byron’s personal injury suit against Wal-Mart
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder filed a confidentiality order in a suit alleging former Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron was injured when he fell off a pre-assembled saddle stool.
Trial continued for second time in insurance dispute involving alleged stolen vehicle
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder granted State Farm’s second motion to continue a trial that was scheduled for May 1 in an insurance dispute over an alleged stolen vehicle.
Madison County foreclosures April 25-May 1
There were 14 foreclosures in Madison County from April 25-May 1.
Van Hoose claims special prosecutor withheld key evidence that might have cleared him
SPRINGFIELD – Brad Van Hoose of Belleville claims that special prosecutor David Rands withheld a Federal Bureau of Investigation report that could have prevented his conviction on a misdemeanor charge of assault.
Madison County jury awards passenger more than $12K in collision trial
A Madison County jury awarded a passenger injured in an Alton crash $12,893.66 following a one-day trial in Circuit Judge David Dugan’s court.