News from August 2022
Class action alleges security company underpays employees
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.
Suit alleges nursing home resident suffered from urinary tract infections, sepsis prior to death
BELLEVILLE – A wrongful death suit alleges a resident at the Four Fountains nursing and rehabilitation center received negligent care prior to her death.
Independent pharmacies sue OptumRx over alleged 'bad faith' reimbursement practices meant to 'destroy competition'
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
Gov. Pritzker Announces Sixteen Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.
Lawyers seek $40M in fees from Google Photos face scans settlement
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
Elik, Meier and Friess to host Telephone Town Hall
Illinois residents are invited to join local state representatives for a Telephone Town Hall on Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Sparta farmers sue neighboring Gateway FS over alleged exposure to toxic chemicals
BELLEVILLE – A Sparta couple allege they and their farmland were exposed to toxic chemicals when Gateway FS allegedly improperly sprayed herbicide near their farm.
Manor Court of Maryville named in wrongful death suit alleging resident fell at least 15 times
EDWARDSVILLE – Manor Court of Maryville has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence contributed to the death of a resident.
Report: More Illinois debt likely following misuse of federal aid money
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
Best Lawyers in America® Places More than 170 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2023 Rankings.
Illinois special interests seize power through low voter turnout
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.
Julian announces endorsement from U.S. Senator; The former asbestos attorney has contributed to Durbin's coffers
Democrat Barry Julian announced on Aug. 23 that he has been endorsed for a Madison County circuit judgeship by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
St. Clair County real estate May 2-6
A Millstadt commercial property sold for $3,250,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions May 2-6.
Madison County real estate Jul. 11-15
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
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
130+ Armstrong Teasdale Lawyers Named 2023 Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch.
The Knot and GoDaddy allegedly intercept Highland florist's customers, suit claims
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.
Suit against Illinois Central Railroad alleges exposure to diesel fumes causes cancer
BELLEVILLE - An employee is suing Illinois Central Railroad, claiming exposure to diesel fumes caused him to develop cancer.
Madison County jail inmate claims willful and wanton neglect after attack that distorted face
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.
Attorney General Raoul Takes Action to Oppose Discriminatory Voting Laws
Attorney General Raoul Takes Action to Oppose Discriminatory Voting Laws.