News from October 2023
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Cwlp Over 2021 Coal Ash Release
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against City, Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) for allegedly releasing more than 700 tons of fly ash into the environment. CWLP is owned and operated by the city of Springfield, Illinois and provides drinking water and electricity to Springfield residents.
Clark Hill Achieves Mansfield Rule Plus Certification for Expanding Diversity in Firm Leadership
Diversity Lab announced that Clark Hill has achieved Mansfield Rule Plus Certification for 2022-23 in recognition of the firm’s efforts to increase diversity in firm leadership roles. Diversity Lab is an incubator focused on boosting diversity and inclusion in the legal industry.
New Poll: Pritzker’s approval rating sinks to 40.5%; Biden up 9% over Trump in Illinois
A new poll of Illinois voters by Emerson College says Gov. JB Pritzker carries a 40.5% approval rating.
Seventh Circuit: Netflix and other video streamers can't be taxed as cable providers
CHICAGO - East St. Louis can’t tax Netflix and other video streamers as cable providers, U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on Oct. 13.
160 Driving Academy sued after student allegedly fell from truck
BELLEVILLE – A student at 160 Driving Academy at the Village of Alorton claims she fell from the steps of her training vehicle because they had become loose and defective.
Rosenstengel rejects improper party argument in wrongful death suit alleging excessive use of force
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Madison County sheriff John Lakin must defend a claim that his office shared liability with deputy Timothy Mudd and others for a wrongful death, Chief U. S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ruled on Sept. 29.
Fairview Heights Shogun Steakhouse sued over slip, fall
BELLEVILLE – A shopper is suing the Shogun Steakhouse in Fairview Heights after she allegedly slipped and injured herself in the restaurant.
Thompson Coburn achieves Mansfield Rule 6.0 ‘Certified Plus’ designation
Thompson Coburn has again achieved Mansfield Certification "Plus" status, putting it in a top-tier class of law firms committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in leadership.
Clark Hill Adds Nathan Pitluk to Office of General Counsel
Clark Hill added to its office of general counsel by announcing the addition of Nathan Pitluk as assistant general counsel in the firm’s Detroit office.
Littler Achieves 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification Plus From Diversity Lab
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has earned 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification Plus for the sixth consecutive year through Diversity Lab.
Union Pacific Railroad employee files negligence lawsuit over alleged work-related injuries
BELLEVILLE – A Union Pacific Railroad employee has filed a negligence claim after he allegedly fell and injured himself on the job.
McGlynn hears arguments on vaguness claim in gun ban challenge, raising concerns about constructive possession
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn pried confirmation out of Assistant Attorney General Chris Wells of the possibility that law enforcement could arrest whole families in their homes, all occupants of vehicles and other groups in the presence of unregistered regulated weapons or devices that Illinois criminalized.
Negligence lawsuit filed against Mercy Rehab and Care Center in Swansea
BELLEVILLE – A lawsuit claims that a patient of the Mercy Rehab and Care Center in Swansea received negligent care, causing her to become severely injured.
Lawsuit filed over July 2022 shooting at Big Daddy's in Belleville
BELLEVILLE – A lawsuit has been filed for damages after a patron of the Big Daddy's restaurant allegedly got into a heated argument and shot two individuals outside of the establishment.
Cornerstone Securities investment advisor sued for fraudulent misrepresentation
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville residents Russell and Shelley Gilliland are suing Cornerstone Securities investment advisor representative Alan Thomilson for fraudulent misrepresentation.
Patient sues St. Elizabeth's Hospital alleging injuries during throat procedure
BELLEVILLE – A former patient has filed a negligence lawsuit against St. Elizabeth's Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and its employees claiming that she was injured during a throat procedure.
Discrimination lawsuit alleges St. Clair Pediatrics fired employee for being pregnant
BELLEVILLE – A woman has filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming that she was fired from St. Clair Pediatrics after the facility found out she was pregnant.
Second suit filed against East St. Louis property owner over fatal apartment fire
BELLEVILLE – East St. Louis tenants are suing their landlord, claiming that the property they were living in had no working smoke detectors when a fatal fire broke out.
East St. Louis property owners sued after five children died in a building fire
BELLEVILLE – Tenants have filed a lawsuit against their landlords claiming the East St. Louis residence they were living in had no working smoke detectors when a fire broke out, tragically killing five children living on the property.
Wage dispute against Brock Group alleges laborers' paychecks were trimmed
BENTON – Texas labor contractor Brock Group didn’t pay wages it agreed to pay, former employee Kevin Kelley of St. Louis County alleges at U.S. district court.