News from May 2018
Florida bank sues over breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A Florida bank is suing a borrower for allegedly failing to make payments.
Murder suspect’s attorney says discovery continues to roll in four months after investigator swore that all was disclosed
BELLEVILLE – Lawyers for murder suspect David Fields continue receiving evidence four months after lead investigator Justin Biggs swore that defense counsel had it all.
Karmeier to administer oath to new attorneys on Thursday
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will administer the attorney's oath to approximately 74 new lawyers at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville.
How to mislead Illinoisans into accepting higher taxes
A new report would have Illinoisans believe that a progressive income tax means tax cuts and economic growth. Illinois lawmakers’ tax-and-spend tendencies and evidence from all 50 states say otherwise.
Patron dismisses trip, fall suit against Alton bar
A man alleging he fell on an unmarked step at an Alton bar has voluntarily dismissed his suit with prejudice.
Trial set in suit alleging toddler sexually assaulted at after-school center
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge scheduled a February 2019 trial setting in a suit alleging a young girl was sexually and physically abused with a tampon at Word of Life Tabernacle.
Wine and spirits executive prevails in appeal brought by Randall's
An executive in the alcohol industry who was sued for allegedly telling a St. Louis TV reporter that she had been fired from Randall's Wine & Spirits on the basis of transgender discrimination has prevailed at the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Judge Katz rules against MESD commissioners involving creation of special tax
BELLEVILLE – Commissioners of Metro East Sanitary District exceeded their authority when they created a special service area in St. Clair County, associate judge Julie Katz ruled on May 4.
Fifth District affirms ruling in favor of Work Comp Commission in Madison County worker's case
The Appellate Court of Illinois in the Fifth District backed the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission ruling regarding a former employee who filed a complaint after allegedly being injured at work, according to a May 4 opinion.
Kansas City Southern Railway accused of not paying $171K medical bill as agreed
BELLEVILLE — A former engineer claims a railroad company failed to pay a medical bill as part of a settlement agreement.
Woman alleges shoulder, head injured in Dupo crash
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when a driver lost control of his vehicle.
Woman claims driver rear-ended her vehicle in O'Fallon collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman is accused of driving too fast in a crash that took place in O'Fallon.
Belleville woman claims TruGreen driver ran stop sign
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville resident is suing a lawn care company and its driver alleging she lost income as a result of a crash that happened in Swansea.
Woman accused of losing control of her vehicle on Illinois Route 15
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims she was injured in a collision on Illinois Route 15 in Belleville.
Fair Maps Amendment not called for vote, deadline passes to place it on November 2018 ballot
Illinois voters will not get a chance to weigh in on the question of whether Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and other legislative leaders in the Democratic-controlled Illinois General Assembly should continue to hold the keys to drawing the state's legislative district maps, after the leaders of the state House and Senate refused to call a vote for a constitutional amendment designed to curtail their influence over the process.
Marketing in good times versus bad times
According to government statistics, the economy is humming along at a good pace. Unemployment is near record lows and companies are experiencing market highs. Everything is good. So, why would a law firm want to start a marketing effort now?
Study predicts most new cases of mesothelioma will not be related to occupational exposure after 2040
A new study has found that all new cases of mesothelioma will largely be so-called "background," that is not linked to the hazards of directly working around asbestos, after 2040.
13 pages of text messages between prosecutor and lawyer for Duebbert accuser show up
BELLEVILLE – Text messages between prosecutor Lorinda Lamken and Belleville lawyer Alex Enyart have popped up as evidence for the sexual abuse trial of Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert.
Progressive tax battle pits taxpayers against Madigan
It was no small feat that House Republicans stood their ground against a progressive income tax in April.
Mom of victim: Ultimatum from lawyer, paternity test led to regrettable settlement with Tony Stewart
PORT LEYDEN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The mother of a race car driver killed nearly four years ago by famed NASCAR driver Tony Stewart says she felt cornered into settling her wrongful death lawsuit by her high-profile lawyer who threatened to abandon the case if it went to trial – an allegation disputed by the attorney.