News from December 2022
Judge to decide if SAFE-T Act tramples IL constitution, people's rights, or if prosecutors' lawsuit mere 'policy dispute'
A Kankakee County judge said he will rule on the constitutional challenge to the sweeping criminal justice reforms under the so-called SAFE-T Act by Dec. 28
Packing company employee allegedly injured by fallen bag of fishmeal
BELLEVILLE – A packing company employee filed a negligence lawsuit after he was allegedly crushed by a bag of fishmeal that fell out of an open shipping container.
Former Heck Trucking employee seeks $400K in alleged unpaid wages and damages
BELLEVILLE - Heck Trucking is being sued for allegedly failing to pay a former employee for her last week of work and making profits from her stolen licenses.
Former Mid-America Fuels employee sues over alleged age discrimination, wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE – A Mid-America Fuels employee claims he was subject to harassment and discrimination for his age prior to his termination from the company.
Hospital security guard seeks return to work after firing for refusing vax
EAST ST. LOUIS – Good Samaritan Hospital of Mount Vernon violated rights of security officer Joseph Goodrich when it fired him for refusing virus vaccination and testing, according to a suit in U.S. district court.
Shopper sues Mt. Vernon Menards over fall from leg support scooter
EAST ST. LOUIS - A shopper is suing a Mt. Vernon Menards, alleging she fell when she ran over a piece of improperly secured rubber stripping with her scooter.
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Roofer files negligence suit after allegedly falling at job site
EDWARDSVILLE – A roofer has filed a negligence lawsuit after he allegedly fell off the roof at a job site.
An illustration of what businesses and GOP can expect from Illinois' expanded supermajority: Crumbs
You will get crumbs and you will shut up about it. That might as well be the openly stated policy of Illinois’ Democratic establishment toward employers and toward any of the few lawmakers who stick up for employers.
Incredible year in Supreme Court of Illinois history on Friday
We celebrated an incredible year in Supreme Court of Illinois history on Friday with Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, Supreme Court Justices David Overstreet and Elizabeth Rochford, Appellate Justice Jesse G. Reyes, Jerry Larkin and Tim Bertschy of the ARDC, and other legal leaders.
Man alleges Madison County refineries caused leukemia
EDWARDSVILLE – An man is suing gasoline companies, alleging pollution produced by their oil refineries in Wood River and Roxana caused him to develop childhood leukemia.
Construction worker alleges injuries after scaffolding pan fell on him at work site
EDWARDSVILLE – A construction worker claims he was injured when a scaffolding pan fell on him.
Bost Votes to Strengthen National Security, Rescind Military Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted for a House-approved defense authorization bill that terminates the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccinate mandate for military personnel.
Railroad engineer, firefighter sues over decades of alleged exposure to toxic fumes
BELLEVILLE – A railroad employee claims he was exposed to toxic chemicals on the job for decades, causing him to develop cancer.
Belleville resident sues landlord over alleged injuries from faulty door
BELLEVILLE – A tenant at a Belleville apartment is suing her landlord, alleging she was injured by a malfunctioning door.
Former MC map and plat technician files discrimination complaint in federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Madison County employees taunted and harassed former map and plat technician Janice Koehler according to a suit Michael Gras of Brentwood, Mo. filed in U.S. district court on Dec. 12.
Gleeson elected to fourth term as St. Clair County chief judge
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson was selected unanimously to serve again as chief judge for a fourth, two-year term.
Biden promises nearly $36 billion for national pension bailouts
The Biden administration promised nearly $36 billion to stabilize pension plans for Teamsters nationwide after forecasts predicted the system’s default by 2026. Union members would have seen their retirement benefits slashed by 60% if the system defaulted.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement on the Passing of Senator Scott Bennett
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Senator Scott Bennett.
Maryville resident claims realtors sold him defective home
EDWARDSVILLE – A Maryville resident claims the realtors who allegedly sold him a defective home concealed a flooding problem.