News from August 2022

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Class action alleges security company underpays employees

By David Beasley |
EAST ST. LOUIS - A federal class action alleges Allied Universal Protection Services underpays employees by paying them based on scheduled hours rather than actual hours worked.
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Suit alleges nursing home resident suffered from urinary tract infections, sepsis prior to death

By Andy Nghiem |
BELLEVILLE – A wrongful death suit alleges a resident at the Four Fountains nursing and rehabilitation center received negligent care prior to her death.
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Independent pharmacies sue OptumRx over alleged 'bad faith' reimbursement practices meant to 'destroy competition'

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Nearly 200 independently owned pharmacies are suing OptumRx in St. Clair County, claiming they are reimbursed less for dispensing prescription drugs than retail chain pharmacies.

Gov. Pritzker Announces Sixteen Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Authorities

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Sixteen Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.
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Lawyers seek $40M in fees from Google Photos face scans settlement

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Google has agreed to pay $100 million to end a sprawling class action under Illinois' biometrics privacy law, bringing about $200-$400 each to an estimated 280,000 Illinois residents. The lawyers who led the lawsuit want 40% of the settlement
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Elik, Meier and Friess to host Telephone Town Hall

By The Madison County Record |
Illinois residents are invited to join local state representatives for a Telephone Town Hall on Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.
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Sparta farmers sue neighboring Gateway FS over alleged exposure to toxic chemicals

By Andy Nghiem |
BELLEVILLE – A Sparta couple allege they and their farmland were exposed to toxic chemicals when Gateway FS allegedly improperly sprayed herbicide near their farm.
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Manor Court of Maryville named in wrongful death suit alleging resident fell at least 15 times

By Andy Nghiem |
EDWARDSVILLE – Manor Court of Maryville has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence contributed to the death of a resident.
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Report: More Illinois debt likely following misuse of federal aid money

By Patrick Andriesen, Illinois Policy Institute |
A Truth in Accounting report argued state authorities should have used billions in federal aid to pay down interest on existing pension debt rather than save it for a rainy day. Experts warn this could lead to more state borrowing.

Best Lawyers in America® Places More than 170 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2023 Rankings

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Best Lawyers in America® Places More than 170 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2023 Rankings.
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Illinois special interests seize power through low voter turnout

By Miles Dintzner, Illinois Policy Institute |
Illinois mandates off-year municipal elections, but they result in lower voter turnout that gives powerful special interest groups more influence and diminishes local voters’ concerns.
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Julian announces endorsement from U.S. Senator; The former asbestos attorney has contributed to Durbin's coffers

By Steve Korris |
Democrat Barry Julian announced on Aug. 23 that he has been endorsed for a Madison County circuit judgeship by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
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St. Clair County real estate May 2-6

By Andrew Thomas |
A Millstadt commercial property sold for $3,250,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions May 2-6.
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Madison County real estate Jul. 11-15

By Andrew Thomas |
An Edwardsville apartment building sold for $25,000,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jul. 11-15.

Madison County civil docket Aug. 27-Sep. 2

By Andrew Thomas |
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 27-Sep. 2.

130+ Armstrong Teasdale Lawyers Named 2023 Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch

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130+ Armstrong Teasdale Lawyers Named 2023 Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch.
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The Knot and GoDaddy allegedly intercept Highland florist's customers, suit claims

By Steve Korris |
BENTON – Flower shop owner Catherine Weber of Highland claims wedding website The Knot and web registration manager GoDaddy intercept her customers and refer them to her competitors.
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Suit against Illinois Central Railroad alleges exposure to diesel fumes causes cancer

By David Beasley |
BELLEVILLE - An employee is suing Illinois Central Railroad, claiming exposure to diesel fumes caused him to develop cancer.
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Madison County jail inmate claims willful and wanton neglect after attack that distorted face

By Steve Korris |
BENTON – Negligence of Madison County jailers and nurses ruined the jaw of inmate Clayton Shaffer and distorted his face, according to a suit attorney Jarrod Beasley of Belleville filed at U.S. district court on Aug. 16.
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Attorney General Raoul Takes Action to Oppose Discriminatory Voting Laws

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Attorney General Raoul Takes Action to Oppose Discriminatory Voting Laws.

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