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Saturday, November 2, 2024

News from June 2018


At Janus oral arguments, lawyer for AFSCME predicted members would strike if no longer compelled to pay fees

By The Madison County Record |
WASHINGTON – Taxpayers should brace for strikes now that government unions can no longer compel members to pay agency fees for political campaigns, attorney David Frederick said last December arguing for unions before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Jack Schmitt Chevrolet denies liability in suit alleging tires fell off bus

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A Wood River car dealership alleges a woman caused or contributed to her own injuries in a suit alleging she was injured as a passenger when tires fell off a bus.

Madison County woman alleges injuries in I-55 collision

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
A Madison County woman is suing a driver who slammed into the rear of her car on I-55 in June 2016.

Suit alleges patient died following surgery

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Vascular and Hand Surgery Ltd. and a physician, alleging a patient died following surgery.

Man alleges lung cancer caused by asbestos in Cooper Industries, others products

By Lhalie Castillo |
BELLEVILLE – Several corporations have been named as defendants a couple's suit over allegations of injuries from asbestos exposure.

Maremont, other companies named in asbestos injury suit

By Lhalie Castillo |
BELLEVILLE – A former mechanic alleges he was diagnosed with lung cancer last year and blames the diagnosis on exposure to asbestos during his career.

Arvimeritor, others named in couple's asbestos injury suit

By Lhalie Castillo |
BELLEVILLE – A former mechanic alleges his lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos from various products he encountered during his career.

Driver alleges passenger grabbed steering wheel, causing injuries

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing his passenger for allegedly grabbing the steering wheel while he was driving, causing the vehicle to leave the road.

Alton pub denies liability in retired Madison County judge’s trip, fall suit

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Morrison’s Irish Pub argues that retired Madison County judge Ralph J. Mendelsohn caused his own alleged injuries when he fell on uneven steps.

Patient alleges hand deformity following joint fracture

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims he suffered deformity of his hand and fingers after his healthcare providers failed to recommend surgery for a joint fracture.

Couple seeks more than $50,000 from Dap Products, others over alleged asbestos injuries

By Lhalie Castillo |
BELLEVILLE – A couple has filed suit against several companies over allegations their products contained asbestos and caused the husband's lung cancer.

Woman alleges driver failed to yield in Collinsville crash

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is seeking damages from another driver after a collision in Collinsville.

Widow blames husband's lung cancer on asbestos exposure from Warner Morse, others' products

By Lhalie Castillo |
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges her husband's lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure during his career.

Janus v. AFSCME is a huge win

By Mailee Smith, Illinois Policy Institute |
In a 5-4 ruling on June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court declared forced union fees violate the First Amendment rights of government workers.

Man alleges injuries after e-cigarette exploded

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured when his e-cigarette device exploded.

US Supreme Court: Forced collection of 'fair share' union fees unconstitutional, violates workers' free speech rights

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Compelling non-union government workers to pay so-called “fair share fees” to unions they do not wish to join violates the First Amendment speech rights of non-union workers and is unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled, finding in favor of an Illinois state worker who had sued to end the fees, also known as agency fees, in Illinois and across the country.

Counselor denies liability, seeks protective order in client's negligence suit

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A social worker seeks a protective order in an anonymous client’s negligence lawsuit, arguing that the client maintained his anonymity while exposing the full name of another client as well as her daughter in his lawsuit.

Family seeks extension of time in man’s suit alleging injuries after falling from ladder

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Two family members sued after a man fell from a ladder while attempting to repair a Pontoon Beach building are seeking an extension of time to answer.

Madison County real estate June 5-8

By Princess Jade Barrenechea |
An Edwardsville home sold for $490,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for June 5-8.

Madison County foreclosures June 14-20

By Princess Jade Barrenechea |
There were 11 foreclosures in Madison County from June 14-20