News from 2021
Madison County real estate Nov. 8-12
A Pontoon Beach industrial property sold for $35,586,269 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Nov. 8-12.
Madison County civil docket Dec. 27-31
Madison County judge Threlkeld has a law case scheduled on the civil docket Dec. 27-31.
Seventh Circuit OKs $29.6 million judgment against ESL government health care clinic
CHICAGO – U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges who balked at a $29.6 million judgment against the government in a kidney damage case last year cast off their doubts and approved that amount on Dec. 17.
Passenger alleges injuries in Madison crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- A passenger claims she suffered severe injuries when another motorist caused a crash at an intersection in Madison.
Mother sues after premature infant died from NEC
EDWARDSVILLE - A mother claims her premature infant died after being fed Similc or Enfamil baby formula and developing necrotizing enterocolitis.
Fueling company employee sues over knee injury while working on tug boat
EDWARDSVILLE -- A man claims he suffered a knee injury when he was denied the use of metal steps to board a barge while working for Mid-America Fuels on the Mississippi River.
Some 'plan.' Illinois wants more federal bailout money for unemployment trust fund
Less than two weeks ago, JB Pritzker’s administration told us we would soon see a “plan” for addressing the gaping hole in Illinois unemployment trust fund. It’s the source of money for unemployment claims but it is underwater by something well over $5 billion. Most of that hole is in the form of the repayment obligation of about $4.5 billion for money borrowed by the trust fund from the federal government during the pandemic.
Minor sues Mercedes Benz following fiery crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- A minor who allegedly suffered permanent burn injuries in a crash is suing the drivers involved as well as Mercedes Benz, alleging the fuel tank system was unable to withstand the impact and caught fire.
Yandle cites recent Seventh Circuit lockdown loss decision in turning down River Hills claim
BENTON – Another suit for coverage of lockdown losses failed on Dec. 14, when U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle found West Bend Mutual properly denied a claim from River Hills Development of Grafton.
Owner of Amazon warehouse paid $919.52 in enterprise zone property taxes this year; Rate will increase in coming years
EDWARDSVILLE – Realty Income of San Diego, owner of the property where a tornado hit an Amazon warehouse, paid $919.52 in property tax this year as if they owned a tiny farm.
Davis Joins Colleagues to Demand Irs Provide Answers on Tax Return Backlog Ahead of Upcoming Tax Filing Season
Davis Joins Colleagues to Demand Irs Provide Answers on Tax Return Backlog Ahead of Upcoming Tax Filing Season.
Martin Records Environmental Video for Pork Producers Association
Martin Records Environmental Video for Pork Producers Association.
Illinois ranks dead last in lawsuit freedom
How free are Illinoisans? Below average in most measures, and not very regarding lawsuits, the Cato Institute found.
Customer alleges insufficient lighting caused him to trip, fall at Collinsville restaurant
EDWARDSVILLE -- A man is suing a Collinsville restaurant after he allegedly fell while exiting the building because there was insufficient lighting.
Lawyers in Ancestry.com class action level personal attack against Blackstone CEO
EAST ST. LOUIS – Plaintiff lawyers hurled a personal attack on Blackstone Investment Group CEO Stephen Schwarzman in a proposed class action proceeding in federal court.
Montgomery County jurors side with grain truck driver in collision with Prius; Plaintiffs sought $1.5 million
HILLSBORO – Montgomery County jurors returned a verdict for farmer James Reynolds in December, finding he didn’t cause a collision between his grain truck and a Toyota Prius.
Trial for former ESL school district employee claiming wrongful termination set in May
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former East St. Louis school district employee Yvette Jackson deserves trial on a claim that the school board fired her improperly, U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle ruled on Nov. 22.
Woman sues over trip, fall at Bethalto wrestling tournament
EDWARDSVILLE -- A spectator at a Bethalto wrestling tournament claims she tripped on an uneven surface with tape sticking up, causing her to fall and suffer injuries.
ESL property owner accused of insurance fraud sanctioned by Sison
EAST ST. LOUIS – Roimero Harris of St. Clair County, who hired a lawyer to argue that Travelers Indemnity owed him money, owes Travelers thousands in sanctions and has no lawyer.
Reps. Davis and Peters in Chicago Tribune: “employers Should Try to Attract Workers by Offering Student Loan Debt Help”
Reps. Davis and Peters in Chicago Tribune: “employers Should Try to Attract Workers by Offering Student Loan Debt Help”.