News from August 2022
IL SnapChat users could get about $100 each under $35M Lenses biometrics class action deal; Lawyers could get $12M
A judge granted a preliminary OK to the settlement deal to end the class action against SnapChat's corporate parent under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Hospitals seek to dismiss suit alleging teacher died after calling 911 for help while admitted as a patient
Several healthcare facilities accused of willful and wanton misconduct seek to dismiss a suit alleging a patient died after dialing 911 while admitted at the hospital because no one responded to her distress calls.
Illinois state's attorneys demand changes to no-bail law
As Chicago-style crime continues to spread across Cook County and collar counties, local state’s attorneys are increasingly worried about a new state law. As of January 1st it would sharply restrict the imposition by judges of cash bail for criminal defendants before trial.
Alton nursing home sued over resident's death from infection
EDWARDSVILLE - An Alton nursing home is being sued after a resident with a history of skin wounds allegedly died from an untreated wound infection.
Bost Announces 2022 Congressional App Challenge
Bost Announces 2022 Congressional App Challenge.
'Inflation reduction' bill includes provision for white farmers; Their exclusion from debt forgiveness program repealed
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Senators and Representatives who excluded white farmers from a debt forgiveness program last year repealed the exclusion when they passed the inflation bill President Biden signed on Aug. 16.
Madison County Board elects Foster as new Chairperson Pro Tem
The Madison County Board elected board member Eric Foster (R-Granite City) to serve as the new Chairperson Pro Tem.
Woman sues Chestnut Health Systems over alleged rape by schizophrenic resident
BELLEVILLE – A resident at a Chestnut Health Systems group home claims she was raped by a schizophrenic resident with a known history of violence against women.
Bost Votes Against Biden’s Spending Spree
Bost Votes Against Biden’s Spending Spree.
Woman sues Alton casino over slip and fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A Cahokia Heights woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell at the Argosy Casino in Alton.
Woman sues over slip, fall in the Roxana pool's shower room
EDWARDSVILLE – A visitor at the Roxana Community pool claims she slipped and fell in the pool's shower because the flooring did not have any anti-slip measures installed.
Murphy Secures Permanent Injection for Natural Gas Pipeline Company
Murphy Secures Permanent Injection for Natural Gas Pipeline Company.
Threlkeld awards Maryville nursing home $68K for unpaid services
Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld awarded a Maryville nursing center more than $68,000 following a bench trial for a suit alleging a patient’s family failed to pay for services.
Cruse reversed for excluding East St. Louis murder suspect’s previous crime
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Circuit Judge Zina Cruse improperly excluded evidence that murder suspect Dominic Combs committed a similar crime in similar circumstances, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Aug. 12.
St. Clair County real estate Apr. 25-29
An O'Fallon residence sold for $1,925,883 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Apr. 25-29.
Madison County real estate Jul. 5-8
A Granite City commercial property sold for $2,900,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jul. 5-8.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 22-26
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 22-26.
Pritzker Administration Issues Third Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Pritzker Administration Issues Third Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses.
McGlynn affirmed in suit claiming police unjustified in seizing rifle from suspect in drive-by shooting
CHICAGO – U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn correctly rejected a claim that police who seized a rifle from suspect Paige Davis violated his rights, Seventh Circuit judges Amy St. Eve and Thomas Kirsch decided on Aug. 11.
Norfolk Southern Railway worker sues over alleged exposure to toxic fumes on the job
BELLEVILLE – A railroad employee claims he was exposed to toxic chemicals on the job, causing him to develop cancer.