News from July 2022
Skip the glitz: Economic development for Chicago starts with core academic skills, intact families and parenting
Chicago needs to get back to basics on economic development, not half-baked glitzy development proposals from Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Woman arrested during Cahokia Heights football game, claims officer used excessive force
BELLEVILLE – A Cahokia Heights resident is suing the city, claiming one of its police officers used unnecessary and excessive force during an arrest.
NorthShore to pay $10M to settle Covid vax mandate lawsuit; Fired workers could get $25K and their jobs back
The class action lawsuit accused NorthShore University Health System of illegally firing workers who were refused religious exemptions to the hospital system's workplace Covid vaccine mandate
Union Pacific Railroad employee alleges injuries from faulty wrench
EDWARDSVILLE – A Union Pacific Railroad employee claims he was injured as a result of being issued improper equipment.
Davita Healthcare Partners in O'Fallon named in wrongful termination lawsuit
BELLEVILLE – A former employee of Davita Healthcare Partners is suing for wrongful termination after he was allegedly fired for reporting staffing shortages and improper billing practices.
Shopper sues St. Clair Square Mall over slip, fall
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville woman is suing St. Clair Square Mall, alleging she suffered injuries after slipping and falling on a greasy substance.
Trucking company accused of destroying American Bottom wetland settles case with feds
EAST ST. LOUIS – Petroff Trucking and the U.S. settled a claim that Petroff destroyed wetlands along Cahokia Canal, according to a joint report they sent to District Judge David Dugan on July 27.
Attorney General Raoul Announces Annual Reporting Information for the Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act
Attorney General Raoul Announces Annual Reporting Information for the Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act.
7th Circuit: Title VII sex discrimination employment protections 'drop out' vs religious schools' religious freedoms
A federal appeals panel said an Indianapolis Catholic high school was within its legal rights under the Constitution and federal law to fire a female guidance counselor and school administrator who married another woman
Attorney General says Pritzker-connected work comp fraud case referred to appellate prosecutor
The prosecutor is also handling criminal charges for overtime fraud against Jenny Thornley, a former chief fiscal officer for the Illinois State Police Merit Board. Thornley is now accused of using political ties to Gov. JB Pritzker to improperly secure workers comp after she was fired for alleged overtime fraud
Shopper sues Shiloh Target over slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A customer is suing a Shiloh Target after she allegedly slipped on the floor and injured herself.
Couple sues pit bull owner following vicious dog attack in Granite City
EDWARDSVILLE – A couple is suing a Granite City resident after his dog allegedly attacked them without provocation.
Alton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center named in a wrongful death lawsuit
BELLEVILLE – The Alton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that negligence lead to the death of a resident.
Excessive sentence reversed after judge says addicts ‘among the most selfish people on earth’
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate court candidate Michael McHaney imposed an excessive sentence as circuit judge after calling drug addicts selfish, Fifth District judges found on May 20.
Lincoln Surgical Associates, employees accused of negligence in wrongful death suit
Lincoln Surgical Associates, LTD has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that negligence lead to the death of a resident.
Davis Secures 292 Cosponsors of His Social Security Fairness Act to Force Historic Floor Vote
Davis Secures 292 Cosponsors of His Social Security Fairness Act to Force Historic Floor Vote.
Retired East St. Louis assistant fire chief sues over back pay
BELLEVILLE - A retired assistant fire chief with the East St. Louis Fire Department claims the city has refused to pay overtime wages when he was required to work extra hours to make up for employment vacancies.
St. Clair County real estate Apr. 4-8
A Sauget industrial property sold for $30,859,805 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Apr. 4-8.
Madison County real estate Jun. 13-17
An Edwardsville apartment building sold for $2,638,500 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jun. 13-17.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 1-5
Madison County judges Ruth and Smith have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 1-5.