News from 2021
$144 billion and counting: New report shows Illinois pension debts up again
Illinois lawmakers continue to ignore pension reform so, not surprisingly, Illinoisans are on the hook for billions more in pension debts.
One of state’s poorest communities pays workers up to four times more than average resident
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – This newly formed city whose residents on average earn less than $20,000 annually will pay its mayor Curtis McCall Sr. $85,025.20, according to its payroll sheet.
St. Clair County real estate Apr. 19-23
A Belleville land parcel sold for $1,710,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Apr. 19-23.
Madison County real estate Jun. 28-Jul. 2
An Alton retail property sold for $6,101,695 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jun. 28-Jul. 2.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 16-20
Madison County judges Harrison, Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 16-20.
The Missouri legislature’s check on runaway verdicts
This ruling is important because it provides a clear pathway for the General Assembly and governor to fix excessive liability that harms people’s lives.
New lawsuit: Pritzker has no authority to impose statewide school mask mandate, trampling the will of local school boards
The lawsuit notes Illinois state lawmakers are considering whether to pass new legislation that would specifically give the governor such public health powers over school districts, signalling lawmakers don't back Pritzker's assertion he already has such powers.
60 Heyl Royster Attorneys Top 2021 Leading Lawyers List
60 Heyl Royster Attorneys Top 2021 Leading Lawyers List.
The ‘science’ behind mask mandates
Facial expressions are integral to human connection, particularly for young children, who are only learning how to signal fear, confusion, and happiness. Covering a child's face mutes these nonverbal forms of communication and can result in robotic and emotionless interactions, anxiety, and depression.
Seventh Circuit affirms Rosenstengel in dismissing Car-X wage class action
CHICAGO – Car-X paid technicians on a commission basis and doesn’t owe them overtime, U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on Aug. 9.
Woman sues cancer center, physicians after husband developed radiation necrosis
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a cancer treatment center and two of its physicians alleging her husband suffered from radiation necrosis and developed a tumor on his throat due to their negligent care.
Unmask our children!
Kids learn on facial recognition. They need to see smiles. It is a nightmare for children with learning disabilities to have a mask on their face, while trying to learn. Depression and suicide among children has skyrocketed. The mental risks outweigh the health risks of COVID.
Even private schools must mask up after Pritzker flip-flop
Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised to respect local school boards and private school autonomy, until too few were doing what he wanted. So he reversed himself, mandating masks for both private and public Illinois schools.
Hulme and Dorman claim in new lawsuit 20 individuals and county conspired to take them out
EDWARDSVILLE – Former Madison County administrator Doug Hulme and former information technology director Rob Dorman claim the county and 20 individuals conspired to remove them from their positions.
3-D Printing Medical Devices and the Disruption of Product Liability Law and Regulation
3-D Printing Medical Devices and the Disruption of Product Liability Law and Regulation.
Davis Amendment to Expand High-Speed Broadband Access in Underserved Areas Adopted Unanimously By House
Davis Amendment to Expand High-Speed Broadband Access in Underserved Areas Adopted Unanimously By House.
2022: A referendum on Pritzker
With the 2022 election over a year away, Gov. Pritzker is more vulnerable than many think. Let’s start with how Pritzker got elected.
Rosenstengel finds many reasons not to certify Jimmy John’s class action; Lead plaintiff’s parting words at work ‘f***ing b**ch’ among them
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. Judge Nancy Rosenstengel redacted portions of an order denying a class action for 600,000 Jimmy John’s workers, but didn’t redact plaintiff Robert Conrad’s last words at work.
Gilbert transfers insurance dispute with Central Mutual to Central Illinois
BENTON – Chaina Dehart of Brown County sued her insurer in St. Clair County in case arbitration didn’t satisfy her, but she chose the wrong court.
Class action alleges Amazon’s ‘Alexa’ capabilities violate BIPA
A class action complaint filed against Amazon in the Madison County Circuit Court alleges the tech giant violates the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) with its Alexa capabilities.