News from August 2018
NAPOLI SHKOLNIK PLLC: Back to school after the summer: School Risks and Dangers
As the summer winds down for kids all across the country that time of the year has come- time to prepare for the return to school.
GREENSFELDER: Jud Deloss joins Illinois Governor for signing of behavioral Health Bills
Greensfelder Officer Gerald E. (Jud) DeLoss joined Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and other advocates for the signing of important behavioral health legislation in a ceremony Aug. 22, 2018, in Springfield, Illinois.
MAYER BROWN: Nine Mayer Brown lawyers named “Best Lawyers 2019 Lawyers of the Year”
Mayer Brown announced today that nine lawyers have been named “Best Lawyers 2019 Lawyers of the Year” in the following categories and cities.
Who gets Madigan money and what it means for November
Pension reform is a moral imperative. The alternative is a future in which core services are cut, taxes are raised, and pensioners risk losing what they’ve already been promised as the funds go insolvent.
There is no shame in asking for help
Stress, in and of itself, is not bad. High-achieving individuals in the law profession often thrive under a modicum of pressure; however, too much of any good thing is, in fact, too much.
Woman sues drivers over multi-vehicle collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Canteen Township.
Motorist, passenger sue over Route 159 crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist and passenger allege they suffered injuries in a collision on Illinois Route 159.
Girl allegedly fractured leg at trampoline park
EDWARDSVILLE — A father and his daughter are suing the operators of a trampoline park after the girl allegedly fractured her leg at the park.
Citizens Community Bank alleges borrower failed to make payments
BELLEVILLE — Citizens Community Bank is suing a borrower, citing alleged breach of promissory note.
Herndon's pre-trial rulings in Hale v. State Farm lean heavily in favor of plaintiff; Chief Justice Karmeier in crosshairs
Herndon plans a trial to begin Sept. 4 and lasting at least through October.
Remodeled law library at Edwardsville courthouse to officially open
A remodeled Law Library at the Madison County Courthouse will be officially unveiled on Wednesday.
Sheriff had pension benefits boosted by one-third in last month as Cahokia police chief
CAHOKIA – Pension benefits for former Cahokia police chief Rick Watson, now St. Clair County sheriff, were boosted by 33 percent in his last 35 days as chief, according to records of the trustees and the state insurance commission.
Man alleges cancer from glyphosate-containing herbicide
BELLEVILLE — A self-employed contractor and storeowner claims he developed cancer from using glyphosate-containing herbicide throughout his cancer.
2018 Madison County Property Tax Report: East Alton, Madison, Pontoon Beach, Highland have highest property tax bills
Charlotte and Steve Blackledge are asking $429,000 for their 4,100 square foot ranch at 5200 Fox Cove in Edwardsville, overlooking the 18th fairway of Fox Creek Golf Course.
Lawsuit alleging attorney Mikal Watts deceived farmers, badmouthed class actions sent to Syngenta MDL
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – The Multidistrict Litigation Panel ordered that a lawsuit involving Texas attorney Mikal Watts and Syngenta will be transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
Motorcyclist accused of causing crash on 71st Street
The driver of a motorcycle faces a lawsuit after an accident on 71st Street.
Interstate 64 crash prompts lawsuit
BELLEVILLE — A motorist alleges the driver of a Volkswagon Beetle caused a crash in O'Fallon.
Benzene product manufacturers face lawsuit from Pike County laborer
A former Pike County farmer and mechanic blames seven manufacturers of benzene-related products for causing his leukemia and other health problems.
Patient alleges mistakes during gallbladder surgery
A former patient accuses Alton Memorial Hospital and a surgeon of medical malpractice during a gallbladder surgery.
Pickett honored by Missouri Lawyers Media
Missouri Lawyers Media awarded Christopher A. Pickett the organization's diversity and inclusion award on July 25.