News from August 2018
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis Highlights Workforce Training, President Signs Career and Technical Education Overhaul Into Law
S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) this week continued his focus on increasing workforce training and helping people fill the jobs being created by our growing economy.
NAPOLI SHKOLNIK PLLC: What do you need for a good auto accident case?
There is never a good time to be involved in a car accident and even if no one is injured there is still pain and anguish- the frustration of dealing with insurance claims. If someone is injured in an auto accident then you have to face the battle to get compensation for your injuries and build a case to bring against the responsible party.
HEPLERBROOM: HB Holds Employment Law Seminar
HeplerBroom recently hosted a one-day employment law seminar at the Edwardsville office.
HEYL ROYSTER: Maloney Elected Vice President of the St. Clair County Bar Association
Jennifer Maloney has been elected to serve as First Vice President of the St. Clair County Bar Association for 2018-2019.
GREENSFELDER: "I care for my newborn, too!" Dads demand equality in paid parental leave policies
Greensfelder issued the following announcement on July 27.In an age when companies are more progressive than ever and employers are focused on keeping employees happy and healthy, employee benefits such as vacation days and paid leave are on the rise.
Motorist alleges insurers refused arbitration
A St. Clair County motorist wants to take two insurance companies to court over an accident caused by an uninsured driver.
Judge Gleeson’s bias is self-evident
Last week, attorney Margaret Lowery filed a petition in St. Clair County Circuit Court seeking to have Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson substituted for cause in her case against Trent’s Quality Construction. She accuses Gleeson of having demonstrated bias against her following an incident that occurred two years ago.
Woman sues Belleville Township High School over collapsed chair
A Belleville woman injured at concert in Belleville East High School prompted a lawsuit against the school district.
Man settles personal injury suit against auctioneer
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth dismissed a man’s suit alleging he was injured by an upturned garden rake at an auction after the parties reached a settlement agreement.
Motorist sues lawncare company over Troy crash
A Lebanon driver blames an employee of a lawn care company for a crash on Troy O'Fallon Road.
William Stiehl Jr. appointed circuit judge one year after LeChien's death
Belleville plaintiff attorney William D. Stiehl Jr. was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to fill the circuit judge vacancy left open following the death of former judge Robert LeChien roughly one year ago.
Woman alleges lung cancer from secondary exposure to asbestos
Several manufacturers face a lawsuit brought by a couple claiming exposure to asbestos.
Man accuses manufactures of asbestos exposure
Several product manufactures face a lawsuit brought by a couple for alleged asbestos exposure.
Parents of deceased teen respond to employer's motion to dismiss electrocution suit
The parents of a deceased teen argue that their son’s former employer should be held liable for the negligent work it completed at a home in 2014, which they allege lead to the decedent’s electrocution in 2017.
Suit alleges man hasn't made payment on loan since 2008
A St. Clair County man faces a lawsuit over non-payment of a loan.
Couple files asbestos lung cancer suit
A couple blames several product manufacturers for asbestos exposure, leading to the husband's diagnosis of lung cancer.
Fifth District affirms Becker’s order denying request to appropriate VAC funds for attorney’s fees; Becker praised for maintaining status quo
The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed Clinton County Associate Judge William Becker’s order denying veteran services officer Brad Lavite’s request to pay attorney’s fees with funds intended for assisting Madison County veterans.
Belleville attorney Tameeka Purchase appointed St. Clair associate judge
Belleville attorney Tameeka Purchase has been selected by the sitting St. Clair County circuit judges to fill the associate judge vacancy left by the resignation of former associate judge Walter C. Brandon.
Asbestos attorney’s fraud suit stayed pending builder’s bankruptcy
Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison filed an order to stay an asbestos attorney’s lawsuit alleging mold and water infiltrated his $775,000 Troy home.
Supreme Court precedent carves out single exception for re-trial after mistrial
BELLEVILLE – Before the trial of murder suspect David Fields in St. Clair County Circuit Court started July 23 – ending in mistrial July 26 - special prosecutor Charles Colburn conceded 23 evidence motions that defense lawyers Brittany Kimble and Ryan Neal presented to Circuit Judge Robert Haida.