News from April 2022
Speech pathologist alleges student assaulted her at Alton Catholic Children's Home, causing fractured pelvic region
EDWARDSVILLE - A speech pathologist claims she was assaulted by a female minor with a history of violence at the Alton Catholic Children’s Home.
Rising Illinois energy costs are legacy of Madigan's corruption
Laws that go around the normal rate-setting process are driving up energy prices for Illinois consumers. These laws were central to the scandal that brought down the nation’s longest-serving House speaker.
Citizen demand for Hulme to suspend campaign
Finally, that nice lady, got up and walked out as Mr. Hulme spoke a second time. I hope she comes back next month, with friends, as they are very welcome to join with us to form a more perfect Union.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Fourteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians
Gov. Pritzker Announces Fourteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians.
Google to pay $100M to end biometrics class action over Photos face scans; Class members could get $200-$400
The deal would end litigation dating back to 2016. Lawyers could be in line for potentially more than $30 million
Hulme and Dorman suits dismissed day after eruption at GOP meeting; Committeeman calls for Hulme to suspend campaign
A day after former Madison County administrator Doug Hulme launched a scathing attack against his political rival at a county GOP meeting, a judge dismissed lawsuits involving his firing in 2020.
Suit filed over deadly dirt bike crash at Alton track on Father's Day
A wrongful death suit alleges a dirt bike rider died on Father’s Day in 2020 when he crashed into a tree at an Alton track.
SEC says Devon Archer privilege log ‘completely deficient’ as civil suit proceeds
NEW YORK CITY – For five years Devon Archer, former partner of Hunter Biden now working for Jeff Cooper of Edwardsville, has maintained secrecy for thousands of documents about events that led to his conviction in a $43 million fraud.
Illinois parents, teachers sue to get unconstitutional union boost off ballot
Amendment 1, billed as a “Workers' Rights Amendment,” actually covers so much more that it violates the U.S. Constitution. Parents and teachers worrying about it emboldening already militant teachers unions are suing to get it off the ballot.
The Great Resignation: Legal Issues and Strategies for Navigating the Labor Shortage (Part Two) on April 28, 2022
The Great Resignation: Legal Issues and Strategies for Navigating the Labor Shortage (Part Two) on April 28, 2022.
Judge: Scans of photos can equal facial recognition, may be barred by IL biometrics law; Suit vs Onfido continues
Illinois man alleges Onfido didn't adequately inform about use of photographs, facial scans
Amazon, builders sued by delivery drivers over warehouse collapse during deadly tornado; Family of deceased driver Deandre Morrow among the plaintiffs
Two new lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court against Amazon and the engineering and design companies that participated in the construction of the Edwardsville distribution center that partially collapsed during a deadly EF-3 tornado on Dec. 10.
Employees file lawsuit against Olin over alleged overtime payment violations
EDWARDSVILLE - A group of employees are suing their East Alton employer, alleging they were required to work for one hour while off the clock each day, violating state overtime laws.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 3-7
A Belleville mobile home park sold for $7,800,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jan. 3-7.
Madison County real estate Mar. 14-18
A Granite City commercial property sold for $4,100,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Mar. 14-18.
Madison County civil docket May 2-6
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket May 2-6.
OSHA says minimal safety requirements in place at Amazon’s Edwardsville warehouse
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – Emergency procedures at Amazon’s warehouse in Edwardsville met minimal safety guidelines when a tornado killed six people on Dec. 10, according to U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration.
Illinois college students pay 46% higher tuition to prop up massive pension spending
Illinois spends 23% less on higher education than it did in 2007. University pension spending grew by 510% in that time. It doesn’t take a math major to see why tuition has increased 46%.
Davis Supports Farmers, Landowners in Supreme Court Brief on Wotus
Davis Supports Farmers, Landowners in Supreme Court Brief on Wotus.
Julian, Huddleston to run as Democratic write-in candidates for Madison County circuit judge
Madison County Circuit Judge candidates Ebony Huddleston and Barry Julian on Tuesday announced their intent to run as Democratic write-in candidates for the June 28 primary election.