News from November 2022
Messina to Talk About Environmental Justice for Missouri Business Organization
Alec Messina will be a featured speaker at the December 6 “Understanding Environmental Justice” webinar sponsored by the Regulatory Environmental Group for Missouri (REGFORM).
IDOT deckhand alleges wrongful termination following work comp claim
EDWARDSVILLE – A former Illinois Department of Transportation employee claims he was terminated for requesting worker's compensation benefits after he suffered injuries on the job.
U.S. Court of Appeals affirms summary judgment in bump stock class action
Circuit judges with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed district judge Staci Yandle’s summary judgment award in favor of government defendants in a class action over bump stock devices.
Woman sues Belleville homeowner over slip, fall on front deck
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing a Belleville homeowner after she allegedly slipped and seriously injured herself on the front deck.
Pretrial Implementation Task Force to Host Final Regional Education Seminar in Champaign Dec. 14
The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force (Task Force) will host its final in-person regional education seminar in Champaign on December 14th at the I Hotel & Conference Center to overview pretrial justice and the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act (PFA), which is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023.
Suit alleges woman caused fatal collision while under the influence of drugs
EDWARDSVILLE – A father is suing his daughter's mother after she allegedly caused a collision while under the influence of drugs, killing her daughter who was riding along as a passenger.
Woman allegedly bought water heater at excessively high price
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing Tiger Services, claiming the company tricked her into buying a water heater at an excessively inflated price.
Class action alleges RCI Dining Services violates BIPA by collecting fingerprints
BELLEVILLE – A class action lawsuit alleges RCI Dining Services collected fingerprints from individuals in violation of state privacy law.
Northbrook tenant sues landlords over slip, fall on icy pavement
EDWARDSVILLE – A tenant at the Hillcrest Apartments in Northbrook has filed a negligence lawsuit against her landlords after she slipped in an icy parking lot.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Ftc to Include Consumer Risks of Online Surveillance in Rulemaking Process
Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general today calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to consider harms consumers face by the prevalence of commercial surveillance when creating new rules to prevent misconduct and promote transparency and accountability involving online data collection.
Contractor alleges injuries after tree fell on him
EDWARDSVILLE – A contractor is suing his employer after a tree fell on him while on the job, causing him serious injuries.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 1-5
A Caseyville property sold for more than $400,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Aug. 1-5.
KCIC mid-year report: Madison and St. Clair counties are top asbestos jurisdictions
While asbestos case filings have been down about 3 percent nationwide so far this year, Madison and St. Clair Counties remain the top asbestos jurisdictions.
Madison County real estate Oct. 11-14
A Wood River property sold for $4.75 million as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Oct. 11-14.
Madison County civil docket Nov. 28-Dec. 2
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Nov. 28-Dec. 2.
Thompson Coburn celebrates meeting WILEF "Gold Standard" for women leaders for the ninth straight year
For the ninth year in a row, Thompson Coburn has earned a "Gold Standard Certification" from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) for incorporating women into the highest levels of Firm leadership.
Railway worker allegedly developed cancer from exposure to toxic chemicals
BELLEVILLE – A railroad employee claims that he was exposed to toxic chemicals on the job, causing him to develop colon cancer.
Chicago's progressive agenda has been destructive for black communities
Politico says the Chicago mayor’s race highlights the importance of the “progressive” agenda for Chicago and the focus will be on crime. There are grumbles that incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot isn’t “progressive” enough. But the urban progressive agenda under her – with its emphasis on “social justice,” managed outcomes, and performative politics – has hardened the city’s horrible results for blacks around crime and K-12 public education.
Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law Part 2 on November 22, 2022
One of the significant developments in 2022 is the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) by employers when making employment-related decisions, and the attempts by states and the federal government to regulate the use of A.I.
Shopper sues Collinsville Walmart over alleged slip and fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A shopper is suing a Collinsville Walmart after he allegedly slipped and injured himself in the store.