News from 2023
Graduate claims Balfour can't enforce arbitration in BIPA class action
EAST ST. LOUIS - Owners of graduation website Balfour can’t enforce an arbitration clause against a potential class action over biometric privacy because plaintiff Joshua Gaertner didn’t see it, his counsel Matthew Limoli argued on Nov. 6.
Suit alleges Highland car dealership concealed damage from prior collision before selling the vehicle
EWARDSVILLE — A Highland car dealership is being sued for allegedly concealing damage from a prior collision and then selling the vehicle.
Fifth District rejects 'untimely' requests to deny pretrial release under SAFE-T Act
MOUNT VERNON - Suspects who were already in jail when the SAFE-T Act went into effect may seek review or "elect to stand on the terms" of their pretrial conditions, Fifth District appellate judges ruled in two cases from Coles County.
Suit alleges Integrity nursing centers breached contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A staffing group is suing several Integrity nursing centers for allegedly breaching their contract.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors 73rd Annual Hellenic Bar Association Scholarship Ball
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to sponsor the Hellenic Bar Association’s 73rd Annual Scholarship Ball on November 18 in Rosemont, Illinois.
Big money biometrics privacy class actions enriching handful of lawyers at expense of IL economy, new report claims
A report from the Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Illinois says seven plaintiffs' class action firms account for nearly 70% of all class actions active in Chicago area courts under the stringent Biometric Information Privacy Act, commonly known as BIPA
TorHoerman hosts 10th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
TorHoerman Law is upholding a decade-long tradition of giving with its 10th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 18.
Camp Drug Store sues over alleged unsolicited faxes
EDWARDSVILLE — Camp Drug Store is suing a medical supply company for allegedly sending unsolicited faxes.
St. Louis County attorney seeks $255K in fees after jurors award inmate $32K
BENTON - Lawyer James Cole of St. Louis County moved for a $255,360 fee after jurors awarded $32,000 to his client, former St. Clair County jail occupant Cameron Belk.
Cahokia high school student alleges security officers wrongfully restrained him
BELLEVILLE — A Cahokia high school student is suing the school district, alleging the principal directed officers to restrain him as he was entering the school.
Mayer Brown named “Distinguished” litigation firm in BTI’s Litigation Outlook 2024
Mayer Brown has been recognized as a “Distinguished” litigation firm for its litigation prowess across four categories in BTI’s Litigation Outlook 2024.
Collinsville woman sues over fall on water meter cover
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the City of Collinsville, alleging she stepped on a faulty water meter cover and fell.
Gun advocates seek preliminary injunction in Southern IL federal court from approaching firearm registration deadline
Gun advocates suing the state over its controversial Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) filed a new request for injunctive relief, seeking to preliminarily enjoin enforcement of the firearm registration requirement due to insufficient notice, vagueness and Constitutional violations.
Lawsuit against St. Elizabeth's Hospital alleges patient died following sepsis
BELLEVILLE — The family of a patient at St. Elizabeth's Hospital claim medical professionals failed to monitor the decedent for sepsis.
Madison County civil docket Nov. 20-24
Madison County Circuit Judge Threlkeld has hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Nov. 20-24.
Madison County real estate Oct. 2-6
An Edwardsville property sold for $575,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Oct. 2-6.
St. Clair County real estate July 24-28
A Belleville property sold for more than $1.2 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for July 24-28.
BIPA suit against McDonald's voluntarily dismissed
BENTON - Four days after Antonya Wren of Cahokia Heights sued a group of McDonald’s restaurants on a claim that their fingerprint clocks invaded biometric privacy of workers, she voluntarily dismissed the complaint.
Attorney General Raoul Encourages Veterans, Service Members to Participate in Free Veterans Consumer Scams Webinar
In advance of Veterans Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging veterans, service members and their families to participate in a free military rights webinar to learn how to avoid scams directed at veterans and what to do if they have been a victim of a scam.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP 2022 Summer Associates Sworn In, Join as New Associates
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes new associates Romteen Bahramirad, Kamryn Gallardo, Michael Gerkin, and Kaitlyn Kloss to the firm, all of whom will be sworn in as members of the Illinois Bar on November 9, 2023.