News from November 2019
Overstreet announces he will seek election to open seat at Illinois Supreme Court
MT. VERNON - Fifth District Appellate Court Justice David Overstreet of Mt. Vernon will seek election to the Illinois Supreme Court in 2020, for the seat being vacated next year by retiring Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
Two further lawsuits filed in connection with crash, bar, owners sued over alleged Dram Shop violations
EDWARDSVILLE - Two more people have filed suit against a now closed bar and its owners accused of allowing an individual to become intoxicated on the premises, drive away before allegedly causing a crash.
Gori firm donates $10,000 to BackStoppers in honor of fallen Trooper Hopkins
The Gori law firm in Edwardsville recently made a $10,000 charitable donation to The BackStoppers, Inc. in honor of Illinois State Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, nephew of the firm’s attorney, John J. Hopkins.
Moped rider accused of going wrong way on IndyCar race track sued over collision with motorcycle
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims the rider of a moped and the owners of a race track are liable for damages following a crash on the course.
Home Depot disputes shopper's complaint, argues plaintiff's negligence led to injuries
EDWARDSVILLE - A customer alleges he was injured after being hit by poorly stacked wood during a visit to The Home Depot in Collinsville. Home Depot argues the customer contributed to the incident because of his own negligence.
Movie rental company loses tax refund appeal, failed to file claim in time
MOUNT VERNON - Redbox, the rental movie company, is not eligible for a more than $1.3 million tax refund because it failed to file a claim in time, an appeals court has ruled.
Oct. 28: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "220 real property: foreclosure" cases
The following cases categorized as "220 real property: foreclosure" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 28: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "442 civil rights: jobs" cases
The following cases categorized as "442 civil rights: jobs" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 28: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases
The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 28: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
HEPLERBROOM: Messina and Martin to Speak at Manufacturing Association’s Environmental Conference
Alec Messina and Jennifer Martin will be among the featured speakers at the Illinois Manufacturing Association’s Environmental Compliance Conference, which will be held November 20 in Oak Forest, Illinois.
HEPLERBROOM: Tiffany Inducted Into Another Prestigious Construction Attorney Organization
Aleen Tiffany was recently inducted into the invitation-only Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Announces $242 Million Settlement to Benefit State of Illinois
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced he has recovered $242 million for the state of Illinois in a settlement with numerous drug companies, which resolves allegations the companies inflated the wholesale prices used in setting the rates for Medicaid reimbursements.
Jeep owner brands as 'absurd' filing of notice of intent to dispose of vehicle at center of class action
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chrysler's parent company has described as "absurd" a court filing stating that a plaintiff intends to dispose of a vehicle at the center of a class action against the car maker.
Oct. 28: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill PLC Receives National and Regional Tier 1 Rankings in the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Clark Hill PLC has received Tier 1 rankings in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Firms included on the list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Oct. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Oct. 28 in the suits below:
Customer sues following alleged trip over foot rail at Fresh Thyme seafood counter
BELLEVILLE - A customer is suing a store over claims she tripped and fell on a foot rail situated at the bottom of a counter.
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Elderly relative of State’s Attorney Gomric pleads not guilty to sex abuse charge
BELLEVILLE – Nick Gojmeric of Smithton, a 92-year-old relative of St. Clair County state’s attorney James Gomric, pleaded not guilty of sexual abuse on Oct. 30.