News from September 2022
The Illinois attorney general should join this historic, critical lawsuit
Missouri and Louisiana attorneys general along with a number of individuals are parties to a federal lawsuit that has already produced evidence that “an army of federal bureaucrats” have been coercing social media platforms to censor free speech. Multiple federal agencies, their evidence shows, colluded with social media giants Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to censor speech, which led to the suppression of truthful information on several matters of critical national importance, including COVID-19.
Man sues neighboring Meadowbrook Intermediate School for causing property to flood
EDWARDSVILLE – A Moro property owner is suing the Bethalto school district, claiming modifications made to Meadowbrook Intermediate School have disrupted waterflow and caused his property to flood.
People should learn all they can about new Covid booster
During the past two years many have followed Fauci’s advice, but it’s high time that people pause to consider both parts of a) informed and b) consent.
Wrongful death suit alleges former Shell employee exposed to toxic chemicals
EDWARDSVILLE – A wrongful death suit against Shell Oil Company alleges a former employee died of lung cancer after he was exposed to toxic substances throughout his career.
Fifth District finds legal malpractice 10 years after lawyer's death; Injury occurred 22 years ago
MOUNT VERNON – Ten years after lawyer Jack Quarant died, Fifth District appellate judges found he committed malpractice ten years before he died.
Former Camp Wartburg employee claims supervisor sexually abused her as a minor
BELLEVILLE – A former employee of Camp Wartburg is suing the camp, claiming she was sexually abused by a supervisor when she was a minor.
Gov. Pritzker Announces New Illinois State Police Metro East Regional Headquarters in East St. Louis
Gov. Pritzker Announces New Illinois State Police Metro East Regional Headquarters in East St. Louis.
'Not out of the woods': New CDC guidelines recognize natural Covid immunity, but vax mandates remain hard to defeat
Vaccine mandate opponents say they intend to use new CDC guidelines to continue efforts to persuade judges to force officials to prove public health mandates that infringe rights actually produce the stated desired results
Property owner claims tenant abandoned property, failed to make payments
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City property owner claims the leasing tenant has abandoned the property in breach of their contract.
Attorney General Raoul Files Brief Supporting Federal Rule to Help Stop the Flow of Ghost Guns and Protect Communities
Attorney General Raoul Files Brief Supporting Federal Rule to Help Stop the Flow of Ghost Guns and Protect Communities.
Granite City man sues over dog attack
EDWARDSVILLE - A Granite City man is suing his neighbors after their dog allegedly attacked him, causing him to suffer injuries.
Skyjack sues injury plaintiff's employer following scissor lift inspection
EAST ST. LOUIS – An inspection of a Skyjack scissor lift allegedly revealed so many defects and mistakes that injury plaintiff Tresean Gines changed his allegations, and Skyjack sued his employer.
Woman sues Dollar Tree over fall at Wood River store
EDWARDSVILLE - A Bethalto woman is suing Dollar Tree after she allegedly fell over debris in the aisle at a store in Wood River.
Governor Pritzker Announces up to $100 Million in Grants to Advance Anti-Violence Funding in Greater Illinois
Governor Pritzker Announces up to $100 Million in Grants to Advance Anti-Violence Funding in Greater Illinois.
Bost & Illinois Delegation Urge President Biden to Grant Fema Individual Assistance to Metro East Following Severe Flash Floods
Bost & Illinois Delegation Urge President Biden to Grant Fema Individual Assistance to Metro East Following Severe Flash Floods.
Barry Julian does not deserve being anointed judge
Wouldn't it be something if we could trust government when they tell us "this bill" needs to pass because "it will make things better?"
St. Clair County real estate May 16-20
A Belleville residence sold for $906,177 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions May 16-20.
Madison County real estate Jul. 25-29
An Edwardsville commercial property sold for $4,470,283 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jul. 25-29.
Madison County civil docket Sep. 12-16
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Sep. 12-16.
Cates seeks retention to another 10 years at Fifth District; Last fiery campaign ended in 26-point defeat
MOUNT VERNON – Justice Judy Cates, whose noisy Supreme Court campaign ended in defeat by 26 points two years ago, quietly seeks retention as Fifth District Appellate Court judge.