News from August 2022
Elik recognized as Champion of Free Enterprise for support of economic opportunity
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) recently earned recognition for her work to support economic opportunity and free enterprise in Illinois.
Christian SIUE student pushes on with censorship suit while defendants argue graduation precludes damages
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Southern Illinois University student Maggie DeJong asserts that her graduation doesn’t prevent her from pursuing a censorship claim against the university.
Magistrate to decide if Illinois wrongful birth cause of action applies in Missouri couple's lawsuit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois recognizes wrongful birth as a cause of action, Missouri doesn’t, and U.S. Magistrate Mark Beatty gets to decide which law applies to John Cordes and Lindsey Cordes of Missouri.
St. Clair County real estate May 9-13
A Caseyville commercial property sold for $1,506,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions May 9-13.
Madison County real estate Jul. 18-22
A Wood River commercial property sold for $7,413,992 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jul. 18-22.
Madison County civil docket Sep. 5-9
Madison County judges Smith and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Sep. 5-9.
Supreme Court Amends Rule 711 on Temporary Licensure to Include Federal Court Work
Supreme Court Amends Rule 711 on Temporary Licensure to Include Federal Court Work.
Appeals panel won't block pro-union Amendment 1 from ballot; Critics: Would give unions unconstitutional powers
Appeals panel says the pro-union Amendment 1 must be approved by voters before it can be challenged in court, even though opponents say the amendment's language already blatantly conflicts with federal law and is itself unconstitutional
Uconnect plaintiff Flynn loses case at Seventh Circuit; His attorneys owe $180K for pursuing injury suit without injury
BENTON – Lawyers for Belleville lawyer Brian Flynn owe Chrysler and Harman International Industries $179,264.77 for pursuing an injury suit without any injury, U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle ruled on Aug. 25.
Attorney General Raoul Meets With Law Enforcement and Retailers to Discuss Organized Retail Crime
Attorney General Raoul Meets With Law Enforcement and Retailers to Discuss Organized Retail Crime.
Appeals panel: Natural immunity proof not enough to defeat Covid vax job mandates; Don't violate 'fundamental rights'
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals says Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have a 'low bar' to clear in defending their mandates that force government workers to choose between taking the vaccine and keeping their jobs because the orders don't infringe fundamental rights
Machine operator sues Illinois Central Railroad over alleged work-related injuries
BELLEVILLE - A machine operator and laborer is suing Illinois Central Railroad Company over injuries he claims were related to his work.
Judge finds contradictions in Ancestry.com complaint; Plaintiff seeks review at Seventh Circuit
CHICAGO – Ancestry.com DNA user Carolyn Bridges of St. Clair County petitioned U.S. appellate judges to review rejection of a claim that purchase of the website by Blackstone Group violated privacy of every user in Illinois.
Get the facts: Amendment 1 study guide
The so-called “Workers’ Rights Amendment” would lead to substantial tax increases for working Illinoisans and small business owners.
Meier recognized for promoting expansion of renewable energy in Illinois
Illinois State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was recently recognized for his support of cooperatives that promote the expansion of renewable energy across the state.
Yandle rules for Belleville in former sergeant's discrimination claim
BENTON – Belleville didn’t discriminate or retaliate against police sergeant Kimberly Fulkerson, U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle ruled on Aug. 25.
Rough ROE to hoe
While we suffer many problems in this Country, perhaps the worst is the double-barreled whammy of a corrupt media and a lazy populace.
Woman sues chiropractor's office after tripping on curb
EDWARDSVILLE - A Dow woman is suing an Alton chiropractor's office after allegedly tripping on a curb and hurting her foot in the office parking lot.
Bost Statement on Biden’s Federal Student Loan Cancelation Plan
Bost Statement on Biden’s Federal Student Loan Cancelation Plan.
Crew member alleges injuries when foot became caught on boat
EDWARDSVILLE - A Granite City man is suing his employer after suffering injuries when his foot was caught between a boat and a barge.