News from August 2023
Prenzler: School district's $2.4 million tax increase to appear on March ballot
Last week, petitions with more than 1,100 signatures were submitted to the EA-WR district office, in response to its July 12 “backdoor referendum” that gave citizens 30 days to gather 832 signatures to put a $2.4 million bond issue on the March 19, 2024 ballot.
Symphony nursing homes seek settlement of BIPA claims due to 'eroding insurance policy'
EAST ST. LOUIS – Symphony nursing homes in Illinois are going out of business, according to lawyers pursuing claims that Symphony’s fingerprint scanning violated the biometric privacy of employees.
Illinois 'anti-doxing' bill becomes law - the latest attack on free speech
Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed the Illinois Civil Liability for Doxing Act. But do not blame him or his party alone for this misguided, unconstitutional legislation. Astonishingly, it passed unanimously in both the Illinois House and Senate.
Man sues tire manufacturers over injuries from exploding tire at US Steel
EDWARDSVILLE – A US Steel employee claims he suffered amputation after he was injured by an exploding tire while working in Granite City.
Amazon delivery driver sues after stepping into pothole at Maryville strip mall
EDWARDSVILLE – An Amazon delivery driver is suing a Maryville property owner after she allegedly stepped in a pothole and suffered injuries.
Armstrong Teasdale Names Untress Quinn Edwardsville Office Managing Attorney
Armstrong Teasdale has named Partner Untress (Trez) Quinn managing attorney of the firm’s Edwardsville, Illinois, office effective Aug. 1.
20 HSPRD Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Leading Lawyers
We proudly announce the selection of 20 HSPRD attorneys recognized as this year’s Leading and Emerging Lawyers in Illinois.
National Shooting Sports Foundation lawsuit: Firearm liability law is unconstitutional, preempted by Lawful Commerce in Arms legislation
The National Shooting Sports Foundations Inc. (NSSF) is suing Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in response to House Bill 218 signed by Gov. J.B. Pritkzer on Aug. 12, which “radically expands liability in Illinois for members of the firearm industry - and them alone.”
Patient alleges defective port catheter caused her injuries
EAST ST. LOUIS - An Edwardsville woman is suing medical device companies, claiming a defective port-catheter caused her injuries and had to be surgically removed.
Motorist alleges chemical exposure after driving near farm during crop dusting
EAST ST. LOUIS - A motorist claims he was permanently injured when a helicopter pilot dispersed pesticides near the plaintiff's vehicle while crop dusting.
Lawsuit accuses Help at Home of wage, insurance violations
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former Help at Home employee claims she was not paid for overtime work and was then terminated for reporting alleged fraudulent activity.
East Alton man sues wheelchair manufacturer over alleged injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A negligence lawsuit was filed against a wheelchair manufacturer, alleging the wheelchair is designed in such a way to cause it to tip forward.
Bushnell Joins HeplerBroom as Associate
Christine Bushnell has joined HeplerBroom as an associate attorney in the firm’s Springfield office.
IL Supreme Court upholds 'assault weapons' ban; Decision does not address 2nd Amend claims
In seeming 4-3 decision, court's majority says gun ban doesn't violate equal protection rights. Dissents divided, as Pritzker-backed justice says the law wrongly allows cops to keep gun rights, and conservatives say lawmakers unconstitutionally OK'd the law
Dugan: Plaintiff should have notified Wal-Mart about defective helium tanks before filing suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – For three and a half years, a letter without a return address or proof of service sustained a potential class action against Wal-Mart over helium tanks until U.S. District Judge David Dugan shut the action down on Aug. 2.
Madison County real estate June 26-30
A Glen Carbon property sold for $775,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for June 26-30.
St. Clair County real estate April 17-21
A Cahokia property sold for more than $1 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 17-21.
Transcript: House oversight committee asks Devon Archer about Edwardsville attorney, businessman
WASHINGTON D.C. – At Devon Archer’s hearing with the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on July 31, committee counsel James Mandolfo questioned him about Edwardsville attorney and entrepreneur Jeffrey Cooper.
Former U.N. president and manager of Edwardsville company declines to assist in House oversight committee hearing
WASHINGTON D.C. – Serbian consultant Vuk Jeremic, who previously worked as a manager for Edwardsville attorney Jeffrey Cooper, declined to assist with a Congressional investigation of the Biden family.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 14-18
Madison County judges Ruth and Smith have lase cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 14-18.