News from 2018
African-American worker accuses former employer of racial discrimination
EDWARDSVILLE — An African-American employee is suing a Troy business, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Patient accuses Maryville health care providers of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient is suing Madison County health care providers, alleging negligence.
Worker accuses freight car systems provider of wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison man is suing a freight car company, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Pedestrian alleges driver ran her over
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City pedestrian is suing a motorist, alleging negligence in running over the plaintiff.
Worker freedom: More than 3,700 Illinois state workers stopped paying money to a union in 2018
Of the more than 3,700 Illinois state workers who stopped sending part of every paycheck to a union, 2,800 stopped sending their money to AFSCME.
Motorist, passenger allege injuries from Alton collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A Dish Network employee is accused of causing an Alton collision.
County assures communities grants for parks and recreation will continue
Madison County has assured those communities within the recently dissolved Collinsville Area Recreation District they will continue to provide grants for the management and upkeep of the parks.
Fifth District upholds conviction on protective order violation; Prosecutor's motion to withdraw granted
MOUNT VERNON – A woman's conviction for violation of a protective order was upheld on an appeal that the Office of the State Appellate Defendant (OSAD) had argued "lacks merit."
Fifth District orders new trial for man convicted of murder
MT. VERNON, Ill. —A man convicted of first-degree murder will get a new trial after the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court agreed with him that the jury should have been given instructions on his self-defense argument Nov. 19.
PSAE ordered to produce documents following privilege dispute
EAST ST. LOUIS – Magistrate Judge Reona Daly ordered non-profit organization Phyllis Schlafly's American Eagles (PSAE) to produce documents related to Eagle Forum as part of a trademark infringement lawsuit.
Trial set for Wood River Levee District treasurer; Police report shows nearly $70K stolen
Madison County Circuit Judge Richard Tognarelli scheduled a trial for Jan. 7 for Wood River Drainage and Levee District secretary and treasurer Jamie Butkovich, who was charged with stealing district funds from March 2017 to September 2018.
Passenger sues driver, vehicle owner over collision
BELLEVILLE — A passenger claims she was injured in a St. Clair County collision.
City of Alton opposes judge substitution in suit over grass-cutting liens
The City of Alton opposes a substitution of judge in a lawsuit alleging the city failed to deliver grass-cutting liens personally or by certified mail.
Driver alleges injuries from head-on collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver and his insurer following a head-on collision.
It's a Wonderful County!
... This time, he was filled not with despair, but hope. Hope born of the realization that despite all the negative publicity, it really was a Wonderful County, and the power to change the current course of events comes from within–within him and all who think alike.
HEPLERBROOM: Nickelson appointed to DRI Committee Leadership Position
Rebecca Nickelson has been appointed Vice Chair of DRI’s Philanthropic Activities Committee.
HEYL ROYSTER: Heyl Royster Named a National Law Review "Go-To Thought Leader"
The firm recently received recognition from The National Law Review as a “Go-To Thought Leader.” In choosing Heyl Royster for their award.
LAP discusses succession planning, 'senior tsunami'
CHICAGO -- John Cesario, senior counsel of the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, expressed concern that Illinois will see an increase in attorney's older than 65 years old practicing law over the next decade.
District court grants summary judgment for SSM Health in trademark dispute
BENTON -- Magistrate Judge Reona Daly granted summary judgment for SSM Healthcare Corporation in a trademark dispute with a healthcare clinic.
Freightliner operator alleges injuries from Edwardsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A freightliner operator is suing a tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash in Edwardsville that injured the plaintiff.