News from 2023
Genetic testing facility seeks to dismiss suit over false paternity test results
EAST ST. LOUIS - A genetic testing company has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging res ipsa loquitur, negligence, and Illinois consumer fraud claims. The lawsuit revolves around a DNA paternity test completed in 1989 that falsely denied a biological relationship between a father and his daughter, leading to the child suffering years of abuse from another man she thought was her father.
St. Clair County real estate June 26-30
An O'Fallon property sold for more than $530,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for June 26-30.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 23-26
The Madison County circuit judges have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Oct. 23-26.
Haine: 26 students charged following fights at Alton High School
The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged 26 students in connection with fights at the Alton High School on Aug. 30.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Supreme Court to Reverse Lower Court’s Ruling on Medication Abortion
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , with 23 other attorneys general, filed a brief supporting access to medication abortion and other essential health care for all Americans.
Fox Rothschild Earns Mansfield Certification for Second Consecutive Year
Fox Rothschild LLP is proud to announce it attained Mansfield Certification through participation in Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 6.0 program. The firm previously attained Rule 5.0 certification in 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.