News from February 2019
Feb. 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for fraud cases
The following fraud-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pritzker signs statewide $15 minimum wage into law
Estimates from the governor’s office suggest the minimum wage increase will add $1.1 billion to the state payroll, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.
Conductor accuses railroad company of unsafe work environment
BELLEVILLE — An injured conductor is suing a railroad company after he allegedly twisted his ankle between railroad ties.
BARNES & THORNBURG: Barnes & Thornburg Intellectual Property Attorneys Earn Recognition In World Trademark Review 1000
Several Barnes & Thornburg attorneys have been recognized in the 2019 World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000).
CLIFFORD LAW: Sixteen Clifford Law Offices Attorneys Selected to 2019 Super Lawyers Lists
Sixteen lawyers from Clifford Law Offices have been selected to 2019 Super Lawyers List. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas.
SALVI SCHOSTOK & PRITCHARD: $20.6 Million for Man Left Paralyzed After Delay in Diagnosis and Treatment of Ruptured Aneurysm
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard has obtained $20.6 million for a man who was left permanently disabled due to a delay in diagnosis and treatment of a ruptured common iliac aneurysm.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: Margaret Seurynck, Accomplished Finance Lawyer, Joins McGuireWoods in Chicago
McGuireWoods continues to grow its nationally recognized debt finance practice with the arrival of Margaret Seurynck, who brings more than 15 years of experience advising clients, including national and multinational banks and private equity firms, in complex financings.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley & Lardner Attorneys Become CHQI Recognized Consultants Under its Telemedicine Accreditation Program
ClearHealth Quality Institute (CHQI)TM has identified Emily Wein and Alan Einhorn, both of counsels to Foley & Lardner LLP, as Recognized Consultants.
Driver sues over Fairview Heights crash
BELLEVILLE — A Fairview Heights motorist claims another driver lost control of his vehicle and caused a crash.
Motorist alleges another driver caused Shiloh crash
BELLEVILLE — An injured motorist is suing another driver, alleging injuries from a Shiloh crash.
Class action against footwear company alleges unlawful use of biometric information
EDWARDSVILLE — An employee of a footwear company filed a class action lawsuit alleging employees' biometric information was collected and transferred to third parties without the employees' knowledge or consent.
Insured driver alleges State Farm breached contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing State Farm for allegedly failing to offer a fair and reasonable payment under his underinsured motorist coverage.
Brakeman sues over alleged unsafe work condition
EDWARDSVILLE — A brakeman is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company after she allegedly suffered injuries due to an unsafe work environment.
Missouri Legislature should put limits on the use of joinder
Last July, a St. Louis City Circuit Court jury awarded $4.7 billion to several women who claimed to have contracted ovarian cancer from asbestos in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder.
Yandle calls out lawyer litigating pollution remediation suit for using court ‘to extract payments’
BENTON – U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle, who stayed a pollution suit against 3,500 defendants so plaintiffs could streamline it, found they used her authority to their advantage instead.
Suit alleges patient developed Graves disease due to negligent care
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims a Belleville doctor failed to recognize her hypothyroidism.
Clerk phlebotomist accuses Belleville hospital of racial discrimination
BELLEVILLE — An African-American woman is suing a Belleville hospital after a co-worker allegedly used a racial slur.
Former federal magistrate Williams joins Belleville law firm
Also served as federal public defender - Gary Peel was former client.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: McGuireWoods Selects Gina LeBlanc, Yoojin Lee for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinder Program
McGuireWoods selected associates Gina LeBlanc and Yoojin Lee as representative members of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2019 Pathfinder Program, which fosters professional development of lawyers early in their careers.
THOMPSON COBURN: Thompson Coburn further expands Energy practice with addition of Erica Rancilio
Thompson Coburn is proud to announce that Erica Rancilio recently joined the Energy practice as a partner in our Washington, D.C., office.