News from June 2022
Illinoisans see $2,200 pay cut thanks to inflation
Wages rose in Illinois, but inflation rose even more. That left the average worker almost $2,200 worse off.
Illinois gas prices surpass $5 a gallon
Rising gas prices show no sign of stopping. Average gas prices in Illinois are more than $5 a gallon, thanks in part to the nation’s second-highest motor fuel tax.
112th House GOP primary: Candidate with political credentials versus Mom with passion for advocacy
In a battle for the Republican nomination to the 112th House District, candidates Joe Hackler of Granite City and Jennifer Korte of Edwardsville argue they are in sync with the party's base and have what it takes to defeat Democrat incumbent Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Collinsville) come November.
Woman sues Edwardsville car wash after allegedly tripping on vacuum hose
A woman has sued Gorilla Express Auto Wash Inc. after allegedly tripping over a vacuum hose at a car wash in Edwardsville.
Cedarhurst Nursing Home accused of negligence leading to resident's death
BELLEVILLE – Cedarhurst Nursing Home has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that negligence lead to the death of a resident.
Chambers USA Recognizes 117 Morgan Lewis Practices, 266 Lawyers in 2022 Edition
Chambers USA Recognizes 117 Morgan Lewis Practices, 266 Lawyers in 2022 Edition.
SCOTUS: Airline ramp workers exempt from arbitration mandates, more class actions vs transportation employers inbound?
The U.S. Supreme Court says Southwest Airlines ramp workers are involved in interstate commerce, and should be given exemption under federal law from mandatory arbitration clauses in their employment contracts
Oral arguments set June 22 in suit over Madison County subcircuit law
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine is set to argue against the new subcircuit law at the Fourth District Appellate Court on June 22.
Plaintiff who won $2 million in Rudolf’s court and lost it in Gilbert’s court seeks Seventh Circuit review
CHICAGO – Tommy Harris, who won more than $2 million in the court of Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf and lost it in the court of Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert, aims to win it back on appeal.
Cooling down an overheated U.S. economy doesn't have to be painful
As jobs growth and wage growth show signs of slowing, tax and regulatory changes could help prevent economic pain.
East Alton couple sues remodeling company after home addition 'suddenly shifted and collpased'
EDWARDSVILLE - An East Alton couple is suing a remodeling company over the collapse of a partially completed home addition.
Woman sues Granite City nursing home, alleging improper care
EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison County woman has sued a Granite City nursing home and rehab center, alleging it provided improper care that led to amputation of her right leg.
Woman sues Glen Carbon Wal-Mart after allegedly tripping over hose
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman has sued Wal-Mart over alleged injuries in a fall at the Glen Carbon superstore April 15.
Lloyd’s seeks sanction against insured CSX in upcoming trial over hurricane Florence-damaged locomotives
EAST ST. LOUIS – Lloyd’s of London claims CSX Transportation intimidated and threatened witnesses to influence testimony at a $6 million trial about a storm that tossed locomotives like toys.
New Athens mother sues over child's alleged sexual assault
BELLEVILLE – A New Athens mother is suing a couple alleging that their child sexually assaulted her child during a visit to their home.
Poor student achievement and near-zero accountability
When Wirepoints first dug into the pre-pandemic scores of Decatur 3rd-graders, we thought they’d been misreported. The State Report Card said just 2% of Decatur’s black 3rd-graders could read at grade level. Just 2%?
Cahokia renter sues landlord after falling down front steps, alleging property had improperly maintained handrails
BELLEVILLE – A Cahokia resident is suing his landlord alleging that improperly maintained handrails caused him to fall down the front steps of his property.
Missouri company alleges Texas credit corporation reneged on deal to buy a debt
BELLEVILLE – A Missouri company is suing a Texas corporation citing a breach of contract.
Attractive Nuisance: A Discussion about Public Nuisance Torts and How They Have Become the New Darling of the Plaintiffs’ Bar on June 10, 2022
Attractive Nuisance: A Discussion about Public Nuisance Torts and How They Have Become the New Darling of the Plaintiffs’ Bar on June 10, 2022.
Christian SIUE grad student targeted by university officials, suit claims; Classmates allegedly deemed her words ‘micro aggressions’
EAST ST. LOUIS – Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville censored student Maggie DeJong in violation of the U.S. Constitution, according to a complaint she filed in district court on May 31.