News from March 2019
Granite City Doctor alleges he was terminated, slandered by former employer
EDWARDSVILLE — A doctor is suing Granite City medical professionals, alleging he terminated from a position and then slandered.
Patient alleges doctor failed to remove contraceptive device
EDWARDSVILLE — A Bethalto woman is suing medical practitioners after she allegedly suffered complications from a contraceptive device.
Katz awards $112K in fees to prevailing lawyer in overtime pay suit against ESL
BELLEVILLE – East St. Louis must pay George Ripplinger $112,506.77 as winner of an overtime pay suit for former assistant fire chief William Clossen, Associate Judge Julie Katz ruled on March 5.
BUTLER SNOW: Butler Snow Attorney Joseph F. Welborn III Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Butler Snow is pleased to announce that Joseph F. Welborn, III has become a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN: Lauren Tortorella Joins Benesch as Associate
Benesch announces that attorney Lauren Tortorella has joined the firm as an associate.
BAKER MCKENZIE LLP: Former Senior In-House Tax Executive Lawrence Zlatkin Joins Baker McKenzie
Attorney Lawrence Zlatkin has joined Baker McKenzie's North America Tax Practice as Counsel, bringing more than 25 years of experience with sophisticated tax planning and transactional tax work.
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Sheppard Mullin Recognized for Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Starbucks Coffee Company, the world’s leading coffee retailer, has presented Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP with its Law & Corporate Affairs 2018 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award, which recognizes one law firm annually that "demonstrates true leadership in diversity and inclusion."
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown honored as “Champion for Children” by Children’s Law Center for second consecutive year
Mayer Brown announced today that Children’s Law Center (CLC) named the firm a “Champion for Children” for the second consecutive year.
Suit alleges man died from severed leg in train incident
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a railway company after his family member's leg was severed, resulting in his death.
St. Clair County residents argue bid-rigging scheme is protected from defamation claims
Several St. Clair County residents argue that the lawsuit they filed in federal court accusing a tax buyer of participating in a bid-rigging scheme is protected from defamation and false light claims.
Customer alleges she was sold damaged BMW
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing a BMW dealer, alleging she was sold a vehicle that was not in working condition despite statements that it was.
Woman sues Millstadt smokehouse over trip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing a Millstadt smokehouse, alleging she fell after tripping on a poorly positioned rug.
Customer sues over trip, fall at Mount Vernon Wal-Mart
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging she was injured at a Mount Vernon store due to an uneven portion of pavement.
Sides spar over clerical error that allows Wigginton to keep license - and just who is politicizing it?
Did former U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton receive intentionally favorable treatment in the handling of his Madison County DUI case, or, is an admitted clerical error that allows him to retain his driving privileges being unfairly politicized?
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 8 in the suits below:
Case activity for Rickey L Walter vs Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on March 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rickey L Walter against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on March 13:
Case activity for Painters District Council #58 401(k) Trust Fund vs G.E.M. Decorating, Inc. on March 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Painters District Council #58 401(k) Trust Fund, Painters District Council #58 Fringe Benefit Funds and Illinois State Painters Welfare Fund against G.E.M. Decorating, Inc. on March 15:
March 8: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for motor vehicle cases
The following motor vehicle-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 7: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for labor cases
The following labor-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 7: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for motor vehicle cases
The following motor vehicle-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: