News from January 2019
People suing Google over facial geometry scans of photos must prove real harm, not just 'feel aggrieved': Judge
Saying the plaintiffs bringing the action must show how they were actually harmed, a Chicago federal judge has closed the window on a class action lawsuit accusing Google of violating an Illinois privacy law by automatically creating and storing face scans of people in photos uploaded to its Google Photos service.
Widow alleges asbestos exposure caused husband's death
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing dozens of companies that used asbestos products, alleging failure to warn and negligence in the death of her husband.
Gleeson: Man admits to making false statements regarding home explosion; Glen Carbon attorney seeks sanctions following alleged threats
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson entered an order stating that a man made “conclusive judicial admissions” about false statements regarding the circumstances of a home explosion.
St. Clair County jury awards Cahokia mechanic more than $845K following bus incident, crash
A mechanic for the Cahokia School District was awarded $845,542.08 after he allegedly suffered injuries in a Cahokia crash in 2015 and again when he was hit by a bus hood in 2017.
Motorist alleges torn placenta in Swansea collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing collision while the plaintiff was pregnant.
St. Clair County foreclosures Dec. 13-21
There were 16 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Dec. 13-21.
New law in Illinois will allow local law enforcement to take poorly treated pets into custody
Edwardsville Police Chief Jay Keeven has long subscribed to a simple credo when it comes to the basis on how he thinks law enforcement policies and practices should be enforced.
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 20-29
A Belleville home sold for $430,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Nov. 20-29.
Madison County foreclosures Dec. 5-10
There were nine foreclosures in Madison County from Dec. 5-10
Madison County real estate Nov. 20-27
An Edwardsville home sold for $465,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 20-27.
Madison County civil docket Jan. 7-11
There are only two law cases on the civil docket in Madison County from Jan. 7-11.
Seventh Circuit: Crude conversation, sexual approach did not constitute workplace harassment
CHICAGO – Neither a sexual approach by a fellow employee nor generally crude conversation in a workplace constitutes harassment, U.S. Seventh Circuit appeals judges ruled on Dec. 26.
County seeks chunk of plaintiff's wrongful death verdict after settlement offer rejected
BENTON – St. Clair County Sheriff Rick Watson claims a wrongful death trial over the suicide of Bradley Scarpi in jail produced a verdict so small that Scarpi’s estate owes the county $111,513.66 for taking the case to trial.
Blowing the whistle on bogus whistleblowers
A qui tam suit filed in Southern Illinois by a former class action lawyer at Tom Lakin’s Wood River firm may be dismissed, along with nearly identical suits filed nationwide.
Patient alleges injuries following knee replacement surgery
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County patient is suing a health care providers for allegedly causing her to suffer foot drop and peroneal nerve neurapraxia following surgery.
Woman alleges Alorton law enforcement officials arrested her without warrant
BELLEVILLE — A Caseyville woman is suing Alorton law enforcement officials, alleging false arrest and false imprisonment.
Intrusion upon seclusion claim dismissed in alleged sexual harassment case
Federal Judge J. Phil Gilbert granted partial dismissal in a case alleging sexual harassment against J&S Professional Pharmacy and its owner.
Southwestern Illinois home to 340 pension millionaires
A former Edwardsville university administrator and a retired judge each have collected more than $3 million in pension payments. Too little paid in with too much taken out is the heart of Illinois’ pension crisis.
Note holder alleges Edwardsville borrowers owe nearly $5 million
EDWARDSVILLE — A Missouri note holder is suing two Edwardsville borrowers, alleging they owe nearly $5 million for breach of a promissory note.
Suit alleges multiple companies caused woman's asbestos- related illness
BELLEVILLE — A wife and husband are suing dozens of companies that used asbestos products, alleging failure to warn and negligence regarding the wife's exposure to cancer-causing materials.