News from June 2018
At Janus oral arguments, lawyer for AFSCME predicted members would strike if no longer compelled to pay fees
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges her husband's lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure during his career.
Janus v. AFSCME is a huge win
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
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
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
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
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
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
There were 11 foreclosures in Madison County from June 14-20