News from June 2022
Best Practices for Responding to Federal Agencies – Employee Complaints and Investigations on June 23, 2022
Best Practices for Responding to Federal Agencies – Employee Complaints and Investigations on June 23, 2022.
IL Supreme Court says kayaks, upstream land ownership don't let people float past property rights on IL rivers
Supreme Court judges call on Illinois lawmakers to change state rules to grant public access on waterways, even if they're considered "non-navigable"
Ervin Cable employee sues over alleged defamation
BELLEVILLE – A former Ervin Cable employee is suing the company for alleged defamation, claiming it falsely published that he was receiving kickbacks in return for awarding contracts.
Woman alleges broken door led to injuries while vacuuming Edwardsville condo
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing the Country Club View Condominium Homeowners Association for allegedly failing to maintain an Edwardsville property, which allegedly caused to her injure herself while vacuuming.
Patient claims medical device malfunctioned, perforated internal organs
EAST ST. LOUIS - A patient claims a medical device manufactured by Cook Medical Incorporated was surgically implanted and then malfunctioned, causing injuries to her internal organs.
Chambers USA 2022 ranks leading Jones Day practices and lawyers
Chambers USA 2022 ranks leading Jones Day practices and lawyers.
Discrimination suits filed against Empire Comfort Systems over drawing that sparked June 2020 protests
A group of African American employees have filed racial discrimination lawsuits against Empire Comfort Systems over a child’s controversial drawing in a 2019 company calendar, which sparked Black Lives Matter protests in June 2020.
Man sues Collinsville property owner after allegedly tripping over tree
EDWARDSVILLE – A man is suing a Collinsville property owner after allegedly tripping over a tree in his yard and injuring himself.
Former chief judge picks side in family feud over elderly mother’s care
BELLEVILLE – Strife between sisters Gail Edwards of Belleville and Betty Lee of Worden over caring for mother Marcella Dixon turned into judicial victory for Lee after she retained former chief judge John Baricevic.
Bost, Davis Fighting to Save 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Afb
Bost, Davis Fighting to Save 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Afb.
Bost endorses Justice Vaughan for Fifth District
Justice Vaughan is the right candidate to serve Illinoisans on the Appellate Court and he has my endorsement.
Elik: Why I support Chris Slusser for Madison County Treasurer
Please join me in voting for Chris Slusser on the Republican primary ballot on June 28th. I’m proud to support this true public servant, and honored to call him my friend.
Crowe resigns Senate seat; Who will be appointed to fill vacancy?
State Sen. Rachelle Aud Crowe, Democrat from Glen Carbon, has resigned her Senate seat effective at 10 a.m. June 15.
Disabled woman claims Marine housing manager refused to provide reasonable accommodations
EAST ST. LOUIS – A disabled marine resident is suing Masinelli Management and Construction, alleging housing discrimination.
Mother alleges negligence after minor child suffered injuries in ATV roll-over
BELLEVILLE — The mother of a boy who suffered life-threatening injuries when an ATV landed on top of him claims minors should not have been allowed to ride the vehicle unsupervised.
Retired Ferguson police captain endorses Connor for Sheriff
It goes without saying that Jeff is very passionate about being a leader within law enforcement. He will be an asset to the citizens of Madison County, Illinois. I recommend him highly and without reservation.
Former Missouri-based attorneys use Illinois addresses to donate to judicial candidates
SPRINGFIELD – Attorneys Stephen Tillery and John Driscoll, who poured money into judicial campaigns from Missouri, adjusted their addresses after Illinois legislators banned out of state money.
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 22-25
A Belleville residence sold for $815,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Feb. 22-25.
Madison County real estate May 2-6
A Granite City industrial property sold for $8,780,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions May 2-6.
Madison County civil docket Jun. 20-24
Madison County judges Smith and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jun. 20-24.