News from October 2021
Mother alleges premature infant's death linked to Enfamil cow's milk based formula
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother alleges her baby died from Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed Enfamil cow's milk-based formula.
O'Fallon bookkeeper sentenced to four years for defrauding client out of more than $1 million
Bookkeeper Kathleen Dvorak, 61, of O'Fallon, was sentenced to four years for defrauding one of her clients - a retired Memorial Hospital ER doctor - out of more than $1 million, according to U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft.
McKendree students appeal dismissal of Covid cancellation class action
CHICAGO - McKendree University students Kelsey DeLisle and Kaitlin Pennington have asked U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges to review an order finding that the school didn’t promise to teach them in person.
Patient sues Anderson Hospital over worsened heart condition
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient alleges he received negligent care at Anderson Hospital's emergency room, causing his heart condition to worsen.
Employers are desperate for workers, but Chicago to launch money-for-nothing 'guarantied basic income' program
A more bizarre and destructive mismatch of economic circumstances and policy direction would be hard to imagine.
IL Dems revise Conscience Act, but say they're not, in 'implicit recognition' law protected vax mandate objectors
Courts will ultimately be left to unravel whether the Democrats' "declaration of existing law" should now allow the state and employers to enforce vaccine mandates against religious objectors, when courts have been skeptical, at best.
Patient alleges injuries during back surgery at Granite City Illinois Hospital
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient is suing Granite City Illinois Hospital, alleging she suffered damages to her gastrointestinal track, muscles and tendons during back surgery.
Day care group warns vaccine mandates will lead to less access
(The Center Square) – Operators of licensed day cares in Illinois say the governor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate on the industry will make a staffing crisis even more acute.
Walmart customer alleges injuries from restocking equipment
EDWARDSVILLE — A Walmart customer claims an employee pushed restocking equipment into her and caused her to suffer injuries.
Collinsville denies liability in suit alleging middle school students were sexually assaulted by classmate
In response to a lawsuit filed by parents, the Collinsville School District denies having knowledge about the inappropriate conduct of a former middle school student until several female students reported that they were sexually assaulted by their classmate.
Jump in inflation bails out Illinois politicians, punishes ordinary residents
There’s a price tag attached to the unprecedented federal money lavished on states under the pretext of COVID relief, which is over $9 trillion and growing. It’s in addition to higher federal taxes that will be needed to pay for it. It’s inflation, which is finally getting the attention it deserves.
Judge Harrison to step down in December; Applications for vacancy due Nov. 29
Associate Judge Clarence Harrison will be stepping down Dec. 10, according to an announcement by Madison County Chief Judge Bill Mudge.
Dump truck driver allegedly blocked lanes on I-70, causing fatal crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A hauling company and its dump truck driver are facing a wrongful death claim after a driver was killed on Interstate 70.
Babcock addresses concerns about COVID-19 vaccine mandates sweeping the state; 'I would never support such a mandate'
Madison County board member Mike Babcock (R) reassured Madison County employees that the Health Department Committee would not support a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
You have the right to be forced to comply
1984 is here, folks. It may be 37 years late, but it’s here now. Words mean nothing. Truth is what the public servants who have become our masters say it is.
Suit: Parking system failure on Dodge Ram Truck caused man's death
EAST ST. LOUIS — Chrysler is being sued after an alleged system failure on its Dodge Ram Truck caused a man to be run over while the truck was in park.
Onder Law talc claims against J&J total one fourth of caseload in New Jersey MDL
CHARLOTTE - Onder Law of St. Louis represents more than 9,000 clients with cancer claims against Johnson & Johnson, according to a spreadsheet the company filed at bankruptcy court.
Smith awards Edwardsville homeowner $48K in default judgment against design company
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith awarded an Edwardsville homeowner $48,460.24 after granting default judgment against a design company that failed to provide cabinetry work or refund the plaintiff’s deposit.
St. Clair County real estate Jul. 6-9
A New Athens residence sold for $1,310,400 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jul. 6-9.
Madison County real estate Sep. 13-17
A Bethalto commercial property sold for $2,537,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Sep. 13-17.