News from July 2021
Who will own economic populism? Biden's new competition order, antitrust policy and their future
“This is from the Biden Administration?” If you’re a believer in free enterprise and the virtues of robust competition, that may be your initial reaction if you read through the fact sheet on President Biden’s new executive order to promote competition in the economy.
Edwardsville Office Donates to Community Center
Edwardsville Office Donates to Community Center.
Environmental Attorneys Present Webinar
Environmental Attorneys Present Webinar.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit.
Rosenstengel denies class certification in Jimmy John’s alleged wage suppression
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel denied certification of a national class alleging that Jimmy John’s restaurants suppressed wages through a ban on taking jobs at other Jimmy John’s locations.
Pritzker says Illinois could see more COVID-19 shutdowns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Illinois could see more shutdowns from COVID-19 after announcing his re-election campaign. He said new restrictions would not repeat preferential treatment of big box retailers over small businesses.
Roxana, Wood River resident sues refineries, alleges cancer from exposure to toxic chemicals
EDWARDSVILLE — Justin Sandbach, a former resident of Roxana and Wood River, is suing local oil refineries, alleging he developed cancer from exposure to toxic chemicals released into the community by the defendants.
Attorney General Raoul Announces $26 Billion Agreement With Opioid Distributors and Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson
Attorney General Raoul Announces $26 Billion Agreement With Opioid Distributors and Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson.
Man alleges business partner embezzled company funds, made unauthorized loan transactions
EDWARDSVILLE — A man alleges his business partner embezzled company funds, failed to pay appropriate taxes and fraudulently entered into a loan transactions on behalf of the company without authorization.
Bestwall challenge to asbestos exposure history holds up in Yandle’s court
BENTON – U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle dismissed a challenge to a North Carolina order requiring asbestos plaintiffs to answer questions about their exposure history.
Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2021 on July 28, 2021
Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2021 on July 28, 2021.
Man claims personal belongings in impounded truck were stolen
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man arrested for DUI is suing the St. Elmo Police Department, an officer and the garage that held his impounded truck, claiming the personal items in the vehicle are missing.
Motorist alleges tractor-trailer driver caused IL 255 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver claims she was injured when a tractor trailer collided with her vehicle while attempting to change lanes on Illinois-255.
Man alleges debt was mistakenly reported twice
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man claims his credit union debt was mistakenly reported twice, which has negatively impacted his credit report.
Parents of premature infants claim Abbott, Mead Johnson formulas caused NEC
EDWARDSVILLE — Mead Johnson and Abbott Laboratories are facing a suit alleging premature infants who were fed their Similac and Enfamil cow's milk-based infant formulas suffered long-term health effects, which have resulted in death.
Madison County Board approves non-binding resolution encouraging parental choice on masks in schools
Madison County Board members voted 18-10 to approve a non-binding resolution encouraging local school districts to allow parents to choose whether their children should wear masks in school for the 21-22 school year.
Fifth District says 80-year sentence for rape committed by 16-year-old too long
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida improperly sentenced Leondre McClendon to 80 years in prison for rape and other crimes he committed at age 16, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on July 20.
Driver allegedly pulled into traffic without looking, caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist alleges another driver was stopped on the side of the highway and pulled out into traffic without looking, causing a collision.
Rosenstengel extends trial date in suit alleging Apple violates BIPA through facial recognition tech
U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel agreed to extend discovery and trial deadlines after both parties requested additional time in a suit alleging Apple Inc. collects and stores biometric identifiers through facial recognition technology through the Photos App.
Tax buyers object to 'inaccurate and confusing' class notice
Several tax buyer defendants accused of participating in an alleged bid rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon object to the plaintiffs’ proposed class notice and method of distribution, arguing that "many people no longer read the newspaper" and won't see the "inaccurate and confusing" notice.