News from December 2021
Motorist alleges injuries from crash on Veterans Honor Parkway
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist is suing another driver who allegedly turned left in front of him and caused a collision.
Madison, St. Clair and Cook Counties collectively rank No. 5 on 'Judicial Hellholes' report
Madison, St. Clair and Cook Counties together ranked No. 5 in the American Tort Reform Association’s (ATRA) annual “Judicial Hellholes” report, up from last year’s No. 8 ranking.
Woman alleges injuries from rear end Collinsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear end collision in Collinsville.
Suit alleges excavating company failed to cover holes, ditches on Pontoon Beach road
EDWARDSVILLE -- A woman is suing an excavating company for allegedly digging up a road in Pontoon Beach and failing to properly fill the holes, causing her to fall and suffer injuries.
Jostens responds to Balfour's suit against former sales rep over non-compete agreements; 'Our commitment to fair competition is unwavering'
In response to Balfour’s lawsuit alleging a former sales representative violated a non-compete agreement after switching to competitor Jostens, the education commemoration company said it has a “commitment to fair competition” and works to honor its employees’ previous obligations.
Patient alleges delayed cancer diagnosis after abnormal test results were ignored
EDWARDSVILLE - A patient claims a physician failed to conduct follow-up testing after abnormal results, delaying her cancer diagnosis.
Justice Mary Jane Theis Announces New Members of Judicial Screening Committee
Justice Mary Jane Theis Announces New Members of Judicial Screening Committee.
Attorney General Raoul’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Recovers Tens of Thousands of Stolen Goods
Attorney General Raoul’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Recovers Tens of Thousands of Stolen Goods.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Adding Safeguards to Protect Students Against Sexual Abuse
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Adding Safeguards to Protect Students Against Sexual Abuse.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Empowering Local School Councils
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Empowering Local School Councils.
LIVE WEB - Chaos in the Courtroom: Civility, Decorum, and Order in the Court on December 10, 2021
LIVE WEB - Chaos in the Courtroom: Civility, Decorum, and Order in the Court on December 10, 2021.
Woman sues over Johnson Road crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision on Johnson Road.
Character counts, even in politics
Instead of season’s greetings, some Republican voters in Madison County received a disgusting mailer this week full of lies about me and my campaign.
Electrical supplies company seeks repayment of $2.8 million
EAST ST. LOUIS - An electrical parts supplier claims a solar energy company owes it more than $2.8 million.
Suit brought against Carbondale Park District for alleged racial discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former Carbondale Park District manager claims white administrators with similar qualifications and experience were paid more money than he was.
Nurse practitioner alleges wrongful termination over billing dispute
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former nurse practitioner with SSM Health Care claims she was instructed to bill for services that were traditionally a offered for free.
Balfour alleges sales rep violated non-compete agreement, solicited clients for competitor Jostens
In a lawsuit against a former sales representative, the class commemoration company Balfour accuses competitor Jostens of engaging in a “blitz” by attempting to lure the plaintiff’s most successful representatives away from Balfour with “lucrative payoffs,” violating non-compete agreements.
Women driving Illinois' labor market recovery
Illinois’ labor market has heated up, gaining 40,900 jobs in October. It was the largest increase in 2021 as women, especially minority women, returned to work
TorHoerman Law gave away 500 turkeys at its eighth annual Thanksgiving event
TorHoerman Law hosted its eighth successful Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 20 at the Alton Amphitheater.
Schnucks denies liability in suit alleging slip, fall at Belleville store
The Belleville Schnucks claims a customer caused her own injuries when she failed to keep a proper lookout before allegedly slipping on a foreign substance on the floor.