News from August 2023
St. Clair County jury finds homeowners' contract with Dupo Oilfield lapsed following DNR violations
A St. Clair County jury entered a verdict in favor of homeowners Virginia and Charles Larson, concluding they are entitled to an order granting rescission of a breached agreement with Dupo Oilfield Development Inc.
'Record high' number of jobs in Illinois no cause to celebrate
“Illinois Total Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Reach Record High, Unemployment Rate Stable in July,” said the Thursday headline from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The nonfarm payroll jobs number is the most widely used measure on how many people are working.
Best Lawyers 2024 Edition Lists 66 Greensfelder Attorneys, Including Five “lawyers of the Year”
In its 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® legal industry guide, Best Lawyers, a renowned peer-review publication in the legal field, has recognized 66 attorneys from Greensfelder.
Slusser announces campaign for Madison County Board Chairman on Republican ticket
Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser announced his campaign Monday for Madison County Board Chairman, saying there is a need for leadership in economic development and collaboration with board members and community leaders.
St. Clair County woman asks court to declare neighbor's dogs 'vicious' following attack
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County woman has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the people of Illinois against her neighbors, claiming their "vicious" dogs are too dangerous to be kept as pets.
State Farm alleges woman caused apartment fire by leaving her stove unattended
BELLEVILLE – State Farm Fire and Casualty Company has filed a lawsuit to seek damages against a Cahokia woman who allegedly left her gas stove on and unattended, which caused a fire to break out at her apartment.
The Supreme Court’s Prohibition on the Consideration of Race in Student Admissions and the Impact on Employer DE&I Programs on August 24, 2023
EEOC Commissioner Andrea R. Lucas will join Debra Steiner Friedman, Alan Pittler, and Michael Schmidt for this webinar on the U.S. Supreme Court breaking their long-standing precedent to rule that educational institutions can no longer consider race when making admissions decisions.
Class action alleges Face App violates BIPA
EAST ST. LOUIS – Edwardsville lawyer Jeff Cooper of Flint Cooper joined Belleville lawyers James Radcliffe, Christopher Cueto and Lloyd M. Cueto in filing a biometric privacy suit against Face App at U. S. district court on Aug. 8.
New IL law opens employers, others to risk of massive punitive damages in wrongful death cases; Law could face challenges
HB219, signed by Pritzker, is another controversial state law that appears to have been enacted while ignoring by Democratic state lawmakers who ignored constitutional rules governing how laws must be approved
East Alton homeowner alleges insurer fails to cover damages from fallen tree
EDWARDSVILLE – The owner of an East Alton property is suing American Family Mutual Insurance Company for allegedly refusing to honor an insurance claim after a tree fell on the plaintiff's house.
Suit alleges teen became drunk at Edwardsville restaurant, caused rollover crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against the Viva La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Edwardsville for allegedly serving alcohol to a minor to the point of intoxication, leading to a rollover crash.
Most Illinois metro areas shed jobs in June, await pandemic recovery
Despite statewide job gains in June, eight of Illinois’ metro areas lost jobs for the month. Most areas still haven’t recovered to pre-pandemic job levels.
Party goers dispute over liability in injury suit against Randy Gori's estate
EDWARDSVILLE – A guest at the Edwardsville home of late asbestos lawyer Randy Gori - whom he never met - had a dispute over his liability for injuries she suffered in his pool, according to testimony of plaintiff Sara Staack and nearest witness Tatiana Del Valle.
Pritzker doles out 19% raises and $1,200 stipend in largest AFSCME contract ever
Illinois’ largest public employee union, AFSCME Council 31, finalized their second contract with Gov. J.B. Pritzker July 25. New pay raises will cost taxpayers $625 million.
Madison County real estate July 3-7
A Glen Carbon property sold for $775,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for July 3-7.
St. Clair County real estate April 24-28
An O'Fallon property sold for more than $1.1 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 24-28.
Former Fayetteville treasurer alleges retaliation after reporting suspicious purchases by village officials
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Fayetteville Treasurer Georgia Huelsman claims Village President Brian Funk fired her for reporting corruption that included suspicious purchases of ammunition, riot gear, and shotguns.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 21-25
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 21-25.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Erik Karl Jacobs As Circuit Court Judge in the 17th Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of attorney Erik Karl Jacobs as a 17th Judicial Circuit Court Judge.
Fifth District affirms dismissal of suit seeking to disrupt Hightower's Sunnybrook housing in Alton
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Aug. 10 that a suit against Ed Hightower’s plan to build 40 affordable homes in Alton copied a suit the city lost in 2019.