News from May 2022
Holder White appointed to upcoming Garman vacancy; First Black woman Illinois Supreme Court justice
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Fourth District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White to fill the seat of Justice Rita Garman, who announced on Monday that she would retire.
ISBA advisory poll in St. Clair County favors Stiehl, Hoerner and Foley; Snubs Evans
St. Clair County Associate Judges Kevin Hoerner and Patrick Foley, Democrats, and Circuit Judge Bill Stiehl, Republican, were recommended in an Illinois State Bar Association advisory poll released Monday.
Yandle upheld at Seventh Circuit in ‘Orange Crush’ class certification
CHICAGO – U.S. Seventh Circuit judges affirmed District Judge Staci Yandle of Benton in certifying a class action for inmates who experienced shakedowns at three Illinois prisons in 2014.
Working mom: Pritzker gas tax ploy assumes Illinoisans 'stupid'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s campaign gimmick to delay his next gas tax increase assumes Illinois drivers have a short memory. One working mom says her $72 fill-up is a regular reminder of just how many taxes Pritzker has imposed.
ISBA judicial evaluations, advisory polls: McHaney, Roberts, Huddleston not recommended
The Illinois State Bar Association judicial evaluations released Monday held a few surprises: Fifth District appellate court candidates Mike McHaney, Republican, and Brian Roberts, Democrat, were not recommended, nor was Democrat Ebony Huddleston, seeking a circuit court seat in Madison County.
Truck driver’s English proficiency at issue in upcoming trial involving fatal I-70 crash
BENTON – Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert plans to start trial May 16, on a claim that a trucker’s deficient English caused a crash that killed three persons and injured two.
Davis Statement on Leaked Draft Scotus Opinion on Abortion Case
Davis Statement on Leaked Draft Scotus Opinion on Abortion Case.
Driver allegedly sideswipes vehicle during turn, injuring two motorists in Glen Carbon
GLEN CARBON - Two motorists are suing another driver for allegedly sideswiping their vehicle, causing them serious injury on Troy Road in Glen Carbon.
Motorist alleges semi truck driver caused multi-car collision in Hamel Township
EDWARDSVILLE - A driver is suing XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. after one of its drivers allegedly caused a multi-car collision in Hamel Township.
ACLU, Clearview settle privacy suit over online face scrapes, ban Clearview from IL for 5 years
The settlement of the ACLU's lawsuit also carries nationwide implications for Clearview, extending the reach of Illinois' law over the online facial recognition services provider. The company sells access to its facial ID databases, largely to law enforcement and companies like banks and loss prevention specialists.
Former administrator’s retaliation suit against ESL school board settles ahead of trial
BENTON – East St. Louis school board and former administrator Yvette Jackson settled her retaliation suit on May 4, five days before U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle would have started trial.
Justice Garman to retire after nearly 50 years on the bench; Garman: 'There is no doubt that I have had the role of a lifetime'
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman, who is the longest-serving judge in Illinois, announced Monday that she will retire after nearly 50 years on the bench.
Venice police insurers deny duty to defend case against officer accused of shooting suspect 10 times
BENTON – Scottsdale Indemnity and National Casualty deny any duty to defend a claim of paraplegic plaintiff Deonyia Johnson that Venice police officer Matt Garrett wrongfully shot her ten times.
Woman sues truck driver, employer after husband suffers fatal injuries in Alton motorcycle crash
EDWARDSVILLE — The wife of a motorcycle rider who died in an Alton collision claims the driver of a flatbed truck failed to abide by a traffic signal on Main Street.
Kane Village resident claims motorist failed to yield right of way, causing Alton collision
ALTON – A Kane Village resident is suing a driver for failing to yield the proper right of way while doing a left turn and causing a collision, injuring her.
Man alleges Dynamic Transport terminated him because of disability
EAST ST. LOUIS – Dynamic Transit is being sued by a former truck driver for allegedly discriminating against him due to a disability requiring some task modifications.
Woman delivering ice cream sues over trip, fall at Collinsville apartment
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she tripped and fell at a Collinsville apartment while delivering ice cream.
Heat Illness in the Workplace: How to Protect Your Company From Liability and OSHA Enforcement on May 11, 2022
Heat Illness in the Workplace: How to Protect Your Company From Liability and OSHA Enforcement on May 11, 2022.
Former Norfolk Southern employee claims truck brakes caught fire, causing tire to explode
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Norfolk Southern Railway employee alleges he suffered injuries when the brakes on a company truck caught fire.
Homeowner claims man intentionally set fire to his Macoupin County property
EDWARDSVILLE — A homeowner alleges a man intentionally set fire to and destroyed his property in Macoupin County.