News from April 2022
Suit alleges Veolia Water North America Operating Services failed to make payments
EDWARDSVILLE - Veolia Water North America Operating Services is being sued for allegedly failing to pay for completed contractor work at its Roxana facility.
Nine truths about Illinois’ 2023 budget
Are Illinoisans better off with the new 2023 budget?
Woman files wrongful death suit after brother dies while incarcerated at Lawrence Correctional Center
EAST ST. LOUIS - A Texas woman claims her brother died while incarcerated with the Illinois Department of Corrections as a result of negligent care in regards to his medical condition.
Alabama man allegedly struck by Walmart semi truck at Olney distribution center
EAST ST. LOUIS - An Alabama man is suing Walmart Transportation, alleging one of its employees was operating a semi truck and allegedly hit the plaintiff as he was walking in the parking lot.
Former Assistant State’s Attorney Hanson Joins HeplerBroom as Associate
Former Assistant State’s Attorney Hanson Joins HeplerBroom as Associate.
IL Supreme Court rules employers can be liable for accidents, even if their employees aren't negligent
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled a jury was right to hold a Chicago company directly liable for a traffic collision, because the company told one of its drivers to haul an unsafely loaded truck despite the driver's concerns, finding an employer can be held liable both for the acts of their employees and for their own acts.
Decedent’s decision to drive while intoxicated was ‘sole, proximate cause,” not 911 dispatchers, Supreme Court says
SPRINGFIELD – Weak responses from St. Clair County’s 911 dispatchers didn’t cause Laurene Schultz to die, Supreme Court Justices ruled on April 21.
Petroff Trucking expected to settle claims over alleged destruction of remaining American Bottoms wetlands
EAST ST. LOUIS – Petroff Trucking, which dissolved while defending a claim that it destroyed wetlands along Cahokia Canal, would prefer settlement to judgment.
Endorsing Larner for Madison County Sheriff
Suffice it to say that Jeff Larner has the experience, education and training to be the Sheriff, but most of all the honesty, integrity and compassion to be the best choice as Sheriff of Madison County.
Driver alleges Odie employee caused Alton collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A driver is suing Odie LLC after one of its drivers allegedly caused an Alton crash.
Flora school board evades sanctions over psychiatrist’s alleged eavesdropping
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty decided not to enter default judgment against Flora’s school board as punishment for their expert psychiatrist listening to a plaintiff through a door.
Altered Grounds Outdoor Services sues The Orchards for failing to pay for snow removal services
EDWARDSVILLE – Altered Grounds Outdoor Services claims it was not paid for snow removal services at The Orchards in Collinsville.
Class action involving robocalls filed against Automotive Services Center
EAST ST. LOUIS - A class action alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) has been filed at federal court in East St. Louis.
Wood River woman sues tavern that allegedly served alcohol to man involved in accident
A Wood River woman who was involved in an accident with an alleged drunk driver has filed a lawsuit against the Alton tavern that allegedly served him alcohol.
Tax Day ICYMI: Davis Working to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
Tax Day ICYMI: Davis Working to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent.
Biden nominates Rachelle Crowe as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Illinois
President Joe Biden announced Friday that he has nominated Illinois State Sen. Rachelle L.Crowe as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
Motorist, passenger sue over alleged hit-and-run crash in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist and her passenger claim another driver caused a rear-end collision in Alton and then fled the scene.
Motorist allegedly failed to yield right of way, causing Edwardsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly failing to yield proper right of way and causing an Edwardsville collision.
Woman claims 'overly waxed' floor at Highland bowling alley caused her to fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing Hi Top Bowl Bowling Alley in Highland, alleging the defendant over-waxed the bowling lanes, causing her to fall.
Suit removed to federal court alleging man with Down Syndrome died when faulty bi-pap machine was not replaced
EAST ST. LOUIS – The supplier of a bi-pap machine removed a mother's lawsuit to federal court, which claims her son with Down Syndrome died when his malfunctioning bi-pap machine was not replaced in a timely manner.