News published on Madison - St. Clair Record in January 2019

A federal appeals panel in Chicago has rejected the request by a group of home caregivers for a new hearing to reconsider the courts’ prior decisions denying them the opportunity to bring a class action to recover nearly $32 million they accuse a union of unconstitutionally taking from them under a state law invalidated by a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

After two years and two mediators, Just for Men class action fails to settle

By The Madison County Record | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 4:49pm

EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon managed a mass action over hair dye with mediation for more than two years and has retired without a settlement.

Man alleges asbestos exposure caused mesothelioma

By Lhalie Castillo | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 2:57pm

EDWARDSVILLE — A husband and wife are suing more than 20 companies involved with asbestos products, alleging failure to warn and negligence.

Motorist alleges Granite City bus operator caused crash

By Lhalie Castillo | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 2:12pm

EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing Granite City bus operators, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.

Guests sue homeowners over dog attack

By Lhalie Castillo | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 2:01pm

EDWARDSVILLE — Two guests are suing Glen Carbon homeowners, alleging failure to warn and negligence regarding a dangerous dog.

Lame duck General Assembly pushes for state government pay hikes

By Joe Kaiser, Illinois Policy Institute | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 11:58am

In the final hours of the 100th General Assembly, some state lawmakers are pushing to send a bill to incoming Gov. J.B. Pritzker that would give pay raises to state department heads.

Report: Crude and sexual remarks part of 'locker room' atmosphere in state's attorney's office

By Brian Brueggemann | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 10:01am

Subject of investigation gets new job as patrolman

Proposal would make Illinois gas tax burden the highest in the nation

By Vincent Caruso, Illinois Policy Institute | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 9:45am

Springfield is facing mounting pressure to enact a massive state gas tax hike. One proposal would make the average motorist pay as much as $200 per year in additional taxes on gas.

Motorist alleges injuries from multi-vehicle crash

By Lhalie Castillo | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 9:17am

EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing the drivers of two other vehicles, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.

Fifth District rules for Lavite attorney Burkart in fee dispute with Madison County

By The Madison County Record | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 9:01am

MOUNT VERNON – Madison County must fully honor a warrant for fees that Tom Burkart charged as counsel to veteran assistance superintendent Brad Lavite, Fifth District appellate judges ruled.

Grand Opening: 20th Judicial Circuit Casino!

By The Madison County Record | Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019 @ 7:14am

Imagine if a courtroom were like a casino and your verdict was determined by a game of chance.

Cahokia ballot challenges to be heard by county electoral board on Jan. 10

By The Madison County Record | Monday, Jan 7, 2019 @ 3:59pm

BELLEVILLE – Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson shifted Cahokia ballot disputes from the village electoral board to the St. Clair County electoral board on Dec. 31.

Insurer alleges motorist's negligence injured client

By Lhalie Castillo | Monday, Jan 7, 2019 @ 3:11pm

EDWARDSVILLE — An insurance company is suing a motorist, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff's client.

Bump-stock class action seeks compensation for government's 'taking' of property

By Ann Maher | Monday, Jan 7, 2019 @ 1:50pm

WASHINGTON - While it isn't the first lawsuit filed over the federal government's recent ban on bump-stock devices, one initiated by Edwardsville attorneys at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims is the only chance, they say, owners have of getting compensated for the taking of their property.