News from January 2019
Casino boss selected as associate judge, individual, company generous contributors to Democratic Party
The president of an East St. Louis ' riverboat casino has been selected to fill an open position as associate judge on the 20th Judicial Circuit.
Unclear whether Silas murder investigation remains open; Gleeson says JIB outcome will determine Duebbert return
Following the acquittal of David Fields, the man accused in the Dec. 30, 2016 murder of Carl Silas of Belleville, it is unclear whether the investigation into the killing remains open, or if it is case closed.
Nurse practitioner accuses medical group of unpaid wages
BENTON — A nurse practitioner is suing her former employers, alleging unpaid wages and constructive eviction.
Government alleges Cairo developer owes nearly $900,000
BENTON — The U.S. government is suing a Cairo mortgagor, alleging breach of promissory notes.
Joyce Meyer Ministries sues insurer over wrongful death coverage
BENTON — A Missouri ministries business is suing a licensed insurer, alleging wrongful denial of coverage.
Why law firms should be leveraging digital media to attract clients
With the growth of internet usage via social media and search engines, it is vital for law firms to recognize important marketing trends, in order to reach the broadest audience and convert the most clients.
Man alleges Alorton law enforcement officials arrested him without warrant
BELLEVILLE — A Caseyville man is suing Alorton law enforcement officials, alleging false arrest and false imprisonment.
Insurance company alleges failure to report crash
BENTON — An insurance provider is suing a logistics company and other defendants, alleging failure to meet a condition precedent to coverage.
Union alleges employers failed to make benefits contributions
BENTON — Employee benefit fund administrators are suing an excavating business, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Man alleges defendants' use of asbestos caused lung cancer
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing users of asbestos products, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Suit alleges couple failed to make payments on Moro property
BENTON — The U.S. government is suing a Madison County couple, alleging they owe nearly $200,000 for breach of a mortgage agreement.
Ald. Burke indicted over alleged attempted shake down; Property tax appeal law firm at heart of charges
Powerful Chicago Ald. Ed Burke was indicted Thursday on a charge of attempting to shake down the owner of a Chicago fast food restaurant seeking to renovate their establishment. And at the center of the charge stands Burke's law firm, which has built a huge business specializing in appealing property tax assessments.
Railroad company allegedly caused worker's asbestos-related death
BELLEVILLE — A personal representative is suing a railroad company, alleging negligence and an unsafe work environment led to an employee's death.
Man alleges companies' use of asbestos products caused cancer
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing dozens of companies, alleging failure to warn and negligence in the use of asbestos fibers.
Woman alleges Charter repeatedly called cell phone
BENTON — A Herrin woman is suing Spectrum Cable for allegedly repeatedly calling the plaintiff's cell phone despite requests to stop.
Woman alleges lung cancer from asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A Wisconsin husband and wife is suing more than 40 users of asbestos products, alleging failure to warn and negligence in the wife developing lung cancer..
Carbondale health care provider accuses telemarketers of unlawful business practices
BENTON — A Carbondale health care provider filed a class action lawsuit against Park Ridge telemarketers for allegedly sending unsolicited faxes.
VA hospital volunteer alleges supervisor forced her to have sex
BENTON — A Marion woman is suing the operator of a local VA hospital for $5 million, alleging a supervisor forced the plaintiff to have sex.
Man sues employer over trip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Louis man is suing a labor services company after he allegedly tripped and fell at an Edwardsville facility.
Belleville man sues state's attorney, officials for $10M over sex offender registration
BELLEVILLE – A convicted sex offender is suing St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly and state officials, alleging his reputation within his community continues to be irreparably injured by his registration status.