News from January 2020
Madison County civil docket Jan. 13-17
Madison County judges Ruth, Dugan, Smith, and Harrison have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Jan. 13-17.
Madison County SA will not request special prosecutor in Gori murder
The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office does not plan on recusing itself from prosecuting Timothy M. Banowetz in the murder of asbestos attorney Randy Gori, despite having previously recused itself from Gori’s DUI proceedings due to a conflict of interest.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill Now Law
President Trump recently signed into law the bipartisan Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act, which was introduced by Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL), Anthony Brindisi (D-NY), and Jim Banks (R-IN).
HEPLERBROOM: Heplerbroom Employees Donate to Equipping the Called
Employees in the Edwardsville office of HeplerBroom have again donated to Equipping the Called Foster & Crisis Closet, a non-profit group that provides basic necessities such as clothing and toiletries to children when they are initially placed in foster care.
Murder suspect Banowetz was student at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Eagle Scout, and attended College of the Ozarks
The suspect accused of killing attorney Randy Gori was a student in good standing at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, according to a statement from its president John Pieper.
With voters set to decide on progressive income tax, Illinois wealth flight among worst in the nation
New data shows Illinois since 2010 lost up to $32 billion in income from people moving out. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated income tax plan would hike rates on those most likely to leave.
Shipyard worker Marty Byrd sues under federal law following workplace accident
EDWARDSVILLE - A worker injured following an accident on a tug on the Mississippi River has filed suit against his employer under federal maritime statutes.
School district sues in dispute over insurance payment for wind, hail damage
EDWARDSVILLE - A school district is claiming an insurance company failed to offer enough money to cover damage caused to its headquarters following heavy wind and hail.
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Schiff Elects Three Attorneys to Partnership
Schiff Hardin has elected three attorneys to its partnership, effective January 1, 2020.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.s. Department of Labor Cites Illinois Smelter for Exposing Employees to Lead, Arsenic and Other Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Mayco Manufacturing LLC – operating as Mayco Industries Inc. – for exposing employees to lead and arsenic in addition to machine, electrical and fall hazards. The Granite City, Illinois, lead smelter faces $223,148 in penalties for 18 serious health violations.
Indiana is building far more single family homes than Illinois
The historic change comes as skyrocketing property tax bills eat into Illinois homeowners’ bottom line.
Suspect identified in Gori murder during brief news conference; Timothy Banowetz achieved Eagle Scout in '09
A 28-year-old from Wentzville has been identified as the suspect in the murder of attorney Randy Gori.
Press conference scheduled at 5 in Gori murder investigation
A press conference is scheduled at the Madison County Board room today at 5 p.m. regarding the death investigation of attorney Randy Gori, 47, who was found dead at his Edwardsville home on Saturday night.
Gateway Regional Medical Center procedure prompts lawsuit, wrongful death claim
BELLEVILLE - The Gateway Regional Medical Center has been sued after a medical procedure allegedly resulted in the death of a patient.
Procedure performed under Heartland Women's Healthcare leads to lawsuit for alleged injuries
BELLEVILLE – Heartland Women's Healthcare is at the center of a lawsuit following a procedure that allegedly led to a woman's injuries.
Customer sues McDonald's over alleged slip and fall
BELLEVILLE - A woman is suing McDonald's after she allegedly slipped and fell on liquid left on the floor while dining at the restaurant.
Willowcreek Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility accused of negligence following patient's death
BELLEVILLE - The Willowcreek Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility has been accused of negligence and medical malpractice after a woman claims her brother died in their care.
Chief judge: 'evil and senseless act has taken a wonderful father, lawyer, and friend'
Third Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Bill Mudge released a statement on Sunday evening regarding the killing of attorney Randy Gori. The statement reads:
Person of interest in Gori killing has been detained, according to Sheriff's Dept.
A person of interest in the killing of attorney Randy Gori has been detained, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Department.
Case activity for Lindsey Cordes vs Advengenix, LLC on Jan. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lindsey Cordes and Michael Cordes against Advengenix, LLC, Amber Coper and Vios Fertitility Institute Chicago, LLC on Jan. 3.