News from January 2022
Resolution denouncing COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates on Wednesday's Madison County Board of Health agenda
The Madison County Board of Health will hold a special meeting Wednesday to introduce an “anti-forced vaccine resolution.”
St. Clair County real estate Sep. 27-Oct. 1
A Mascoutah farm property sold for $2,743,663 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Sep. 27-Oct. 1.
Madison County real estate Dec. 6-10
A Godfrey residence sold for $1,000,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Dec. 6-10.
Madison County civil docket Jan. 24-28
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jan. 24-28.
Attorney General Raoul Wins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Martin Shkreli, the Former Ceo of Vyera Pharmaceuticals
Attorney General Raoul Wins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Martin Shkreli, the Former Ceo of Vyera Pharmaceuticals.
Pritzker seeks end to hiring oversight as watchdog details more patronage
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker argues his state agencies no longer need a federal minder to ensure hiring is not political. That federal watchdog has four recent examples of why state hiring still needs oversight.
Judges should be mandated to receive comprehensive training on domestic and sexual violence dynamics
If Illinois Eighth Circuit Court Judge Robert Adrian’s recent behavior has demonstrated anything, it’s that courts must mandate comprehensive training of judges on domestic and sexual violence dynamics, so they understand this simple fact — the one person responsible for the violent crime of rape is the perpetrator.
Quaker Oats lawyer substitutes Kolker in lawsuit claiming labels exaggerate servings
BELLEVILLE – Quaker Oats substituted Circuit Judge Christopher Kolker from a potential class action about the number of servings in its packages.
Flora school board says psychiatrist did not violate attorney client privilege
EAST ST. LOUIS – Psychiatrist Alex Rose didn’t violate attorney client privilege when he reported what he heard at an examination room door, the Flora school board argued in U.S. district court on Jan. 11.
Former paraquat plaintiff committee member seeking Tillery’s state court discovery struck down by Rosenstengel
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, who presides over paraquat suits against Syngenta and Chevron, struck a discovery motion of Denver injury lawyer Aimee Wagstaff on Jan. 7.
Man sues Doc's Smokehouse over icy slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A man is suing a restaurant after he allegedly slipped on ice and suffered a broken leg.
Lawsuit claims chief judge dissolved Commonfields without resolving how debts, liabilities would be handled
EAST ST. LOUIS – St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson dissolved Commonfields water district but didn’t do it correctly, according to a federal lawsuit alleging damage from floods of rain and sewage.
Several parents sue makers or formula that allegedly caused premature infants to develop NEC
EDWARDSVILLE - Several parents claim their premature infants developed necrotizing enterocolitis after being fed Similac or Enfamil infant formula.
Grain company sues customer for allegedly failing to make payments
EDWARDSVILLE - A Hamel grain company is suing a business for allegedly opening an account and failing to make payments.
Bost Votes Against Democrats’ Attempt to Federalize Elections
Bost Votes Against Democrats’ Attempt to Federalize Elections.
Democrats Block Davis Amendment to Prevent Non-citizens From Voting, Rush Through Bill Giving Own Campaigns Up to $7.2 Million
Democrats Block Davis Amendment to Prevent Non-citizens From Voting, Rush Through Bill Giving Own Campaigns Up to $7.2 Million.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit.
Clifford Law to sue Amazon on behalf of delivery driver killed during tornado last month
Clifford Law Offices in Chicago announced that it intends to file a lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court today on behalf of the family of Austin McEwen, who was killed when an E-3 tornado struck the Amazon facility last month.
Lineman alleges Ameren interferes with work through separation guideline
EDWARDSVILLE - A man is suing Ameren for allegedly interfering with his ability to work as an electrical line man.
Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. Promotes Alexis D. Martin to Partner
Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. Promotes Alexis D. Martin to Partner.