News from 2021
Man sues Walgreens for denying employment over Consumer Report, failing to provide report
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man claims Walgreens violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA) by denying him a job based on his Consumer Report without providing him with a copy of the report or a summary of his FRCA rights.
You want my fingerprint? Here’s a finger!
Last year, some in state Facebook users invoked the Illinois biometrics privacy law and sued FB, claiming it violated their privacy rights by not obtaining permission from them in advance for its photo tagging system.
Illinois lawmakers ask if school mask mandate discipline went too far
The Illinois State Board of Education might have overstepped its authority by yanking recognition of schools that defied a statewide mask mandate. State lawmakers have asked the board to clarify those rules.
Napp grants in part motions to introduce Banowetz's internet search history in Gori murder trial
Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp ruled on several motions to introduce internet search history evidence at suspect Timothy Banowetz’s trial for allegedly killing asbestos attorney Randy Gori.
St. Clair County real estate Jun. 1-4
A Mascoutah farm property sold for $1,165,500 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jun. 1-4.
Incumbent Treasurer Slusser to face primary challenge from adversary Hulme
Former Madison County administrator Doug Hulme said he will challenge incumbent Treasurer Chris Slusser in next year's Republcan primary election.
Madison County real estate Aug. 9-13
A Granite City industrial property sold for $6,763,743 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Aug. 9-13.
Madison County civil docket Sep. 27-Oct. 1
Madison County judges Ruth and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Sep. 27-Oct. 1.
Motorist alleges injuries in Pontoon Beach collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A tractor trailer driver and his employer are facing a negligence claim following a collision in Pontoon Beach.
Zantac suit remanded to Madison County ‘due to time sensitive nature’ of plaintiffs’ medical conditions
EAST ST. LOUIS – Makers and sellers of Zantac antacid products who asserted federal jurisdiction in a cancer suit must defend it in Madison County circuit court, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled on Sept. 15.
Norfolk Southern Railway worker sues over locomotive collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A Norfolk Southern Railway worker claims improper employee training and safety measures led to a locomotive collision, resulting in injuries.
Defendant in railroad worker’s fatal tick bite suit seeks transfer out of St. Clair Co.
BELLEVILLE – Evansville Western Railway challenges St. Clair County jurisdiction over a suit from a former employee’s widow about a fatal tick bite near Okawville.
Patient alleges ureter obstruction after surgery at Gateway Regional
EDWARDSVILLE — A Gateway Regional Medical Center surgeon is accused of negligently suturing a patient's ureter during surgery.
Barge company sued over damage to Melvin Price Locks and Dam
EAST ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Government is suing a barge company whose vessel and barges caused damage to a wall and gate at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam near Alton.
Widow faces suit over husband's $64,000 unpaid nursing care bill
EDWARDSVILLE — A widow is being sued for allegedly failing to pay more than $64,000 to a Maryville nursing home that provided care to her husband.
Liability for student’s alleged rape in ESL classroom - overseen by Zoom teacher - denied by District 189 attorney
BELLEVILLE – East St. Louis School District 189 denies liability for the rape of a minor in a high school class without any teacher but Zoom.
Insurers allege no duty to defend BIPA violation claim
EAST ST. LOUIS — The insurers of a St. Clair County ice cream and yogurt shop business allege they have no duty to defend a lawsuit alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) filed by an employee.
Vodka bottle allegedly struck upon Benton lawyer’s head at Phoenix luxury spa, suit follows 10 days later
BELLEVILLE – Local resident Sheila Austin allegedly hit Benton lawyer Ron Coffel’s head with a bottle of vodka, Coffel claims in a civil suit at St. Clair County circuit court.
Pulled over for speeding through ESL, woman shot in foot claims cop gave bad info to paramedics
BENTON – East St. Louis policeman Keith Randolph allegedly gave bad information to paramedics and prevented gunshot victim Latoya Helm from receiving medical attention, her counsel David Jinkins alleged in U.S. district court on Sept. 15.
Local 250 accused of threatening St. Clair Co. with ‘job interference’ if it didn’t award demolition contract to higher bid
BENTON – Demolition contractor Petroff claims it lost a St. Clair County contract to a higher bidder due to threat or coercion from operating engineers Local 250.