News from May 2019
Blind man allegedly unable to use Green Tree website due to ADA violations
BENTON — A blind man is suing a company for allegedly failing to comply with federal requirements on its website.
Motorist awarded $6,000 following O'Fallon Wal-Mart parking lot collision
A St. Clair County jury found both drivers involved in a collision in the O’Fallon Wal-Mart parking lot are liable for damages.
Case activity for Dorothy Sorrell vs Dr. Michael Stock on May 6
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dorothy Sorrell against Dr. Michael Stock on May 6:
Trucking company alleges East St. Louis property not in violation of Clean Water Act
BENTON — A trucking company is suing the EPA, alleging it has been wrongfully accused of violating the Clean Water Act.
Public defender concerned about cost of DNA murder trial for fatally stabbed Edwardsville couple
Madison County public defender John J. Rekowksi expressed concern over the cost of investigating DNA evidence found in the master bedroom of an Edwardsville couple who were stabbed to death in March.
Madison County real estate April 12-17
An Edwardsville home sold for more than $550,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for April 12-17.
Madison County foreclosures April 16-22
There were 15 foreclosures in Madison County from April 16-22
St. Clair County real estate April 3-9
An O'Fallon home sold for more than $450,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 3-9.
St. Clair County foreclosures April 15-25
There were 19 foreclosures in St. Clair County from April 15-25.
Madison County civil docket May 13-17
Madison County judges Mudge and Harrison have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for the week of May 13-17.
Woman sues McKendree University over slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing McKendree University, alleging she slipped and fell in one of the school's dormitories.
Injured woman alleges she didn't receive proper care in police custody
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a team of law enforcement officials, alleging she was not given proper care after being beaten by her husband.
Couple alleges Nissan dealership overcharged for defective vehicle
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County couple is suing a Nissan dealership and credit company, alleging the plaintiffs were sold a defective vehicle without being told of its damages.
HEPLERBROOM: HB Springfield Attorneys Secure Decertification in Gender Discrimination Case
Recently, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois decertified a gender discrimination collective action against a medical school.
Madison County Circuit Clerk von Nida will not seek reelection
Madison County Circuit Clerk Mark von Nida announced that he will not seek reelection next year.
Forget doubling gas taxes, Illinois lawmakers want to rev it even higher
Two new proposals in the Illinois General Assembly would give state drivers the highest gas tax burden in the nation.
Toilets and skyscrapers
Chicagoland’s political elite know exactly how to pass the property-tax buck onto everyone else. They use their powerful connections to cut their own property tax bills and push the costs onto other unsuspecting residents. And that’s left many lower-income homeowners footing ever-larger tax bills.
VEDDER PRICE PC: Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2019
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that a number of our attorneys and practice groups have been ranked by Chambers USA in 2019, including a nationwide Band 1 firm ranking for Transportation: Aviation Finance, the guide’s highest honor for the ninth year in a row.
Customer's trip, fall suit against McDonald's settles
A woman’s trip and fall lawsuit against McDonalds settled just before the trial was set to begin in St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf’s courtroom.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA’s 2019 Leading Lawyers Guide
Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 83 times and firm practice areas 39 times in the 2019 edition of “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.”