News from September 2017
SCOTUS to take up Illinois case challenging power of unions to collect fees from non-union state workers
The U.S. Supreme Court will again wade into the question of whether public sector worker unions can force government employees who don’t wish to join their union to still pay fees, ostensibly for collective bargaining representation.
McCarter lashes out at Rauner over abortion funding bill HB40; Says he should not run for re-election
I am extremely disappointed in the Governor’s decision. The new law requires abortions be paid for with tax dollars for any reason, including sex, race, or imperfection, throughout the full nine months of pregnancy.
Rauner's statement on signing abortion funding bill
I understand abortion is a very emotional issue with passionate opinions on both sides. I sincerely respect those who believe abortion is morally wrong. They are good people motivated by principle.
IL GOP statement on HB40
I am disappointed in the Governor’s decision to sign HB40 as the Illinois Republican Party opposes taxpayer-funded abortions.
Illinois lawmakers stampede for the exit
The most likely driver is pretty obvious to most Illinoisans: the rage of constituents.
Buffalo Air Handling, others named in suit by man who alleges asbestos exposure caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A couple is seeking damages from several corporations after the husband was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Woman claims asbestos exposure from family members contributed to lung cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges asbestos exposure during her employment and through her family members caused her to develop lung cancer.
Illinois Central School Bus, driver named in wrongful death suit
BELLEVILLE – A son has filed a wrongful death suit against a school bus driver and her employer after his mother was struck while walking along a highway in O'Fallon.
Regions Bank alleges it is owed more than $95K for home equity credit line
BELLEVILLE – A financial institution alleges it is owed for a home equity line of credit.
Damages sought from Madison County man after rear-end collision on I-64 exit ramp
BELLEVILLE – A Missouri man is seek more than $50,000 in damages from a Madison County man after a rear-end collision.
Tractor-trailer driver seeks damages after Columbia collision
BELLEVILLE – A Red Bud tractor-trailer driver is seeking damages from a Cahokia man he alleges caused a collision.
Driver alleges injuries after collision on I-55
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is seeking damages from a rear-end collision in East St. Louis Township.
Judge grants motion to compel additional depositions of doctors in Yaz case
EAST ST. LOUIS – Litigation continues in the case of a young woman whose use of an oral contraceptive allegedly caused injuries, with the judge in the case ordering two doctor’s depositions to be limited in time and scope.
Public Integrity Task Force investigates election fraud cases in St. Clair County
In an effort to crack down on public corruption in St. Clair County, State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly developed the Public Integrity Task Force, which reached three election fraud convictions so far this year.
District court grants motion to add Supervalu to Save-A-Lot slip-and-fall suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted a motion in favor of a grocery store patron to add Supervalu to an ongoing slip-and-fall case against defendant Save-A-Lot Food Stores.
Angelides and Schmidt, myths and facts
You like po-tay-toes and I like po-tah-toes
You like to-may-toes and I like to-mah-toes
Rosenstengel denies dismissal and arbitration in putative class action over automated text messages
EAST ST. LOUIS - District judge Nancy Rosenstengel denied SI Wireless’s motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging it wrongfully sends automated text messages, holding that the defendant failed to prove an arbitration agreement binds the parties.
Carbondale hospital seeks to dismiss nurse's suit, says lawsuit asserts different claims from EEOC complaint
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Carbondale hospital seeks to dismiss a former nurse’s lawsuit alleging she was terminated after receiving breast reconstruction surgery elsewhere.
Fifth District Appellate Court affirms ruling on child support and maintenance
MOUNT VERNON – A decision concerning child support and maintenance payments has been affirmed at the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Judge: Silence 'shall not be construed as acceptance' in man's case against U.S. Bank
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon has ruled that silence does not mean acceptance in a purchase agreement order.