News from July 2024
Groundskeeper Sues Chevron Over Alleged Link Between Herbicide Exposure and Parkinson’s Disease
Richard Schacca has filed a lawsuit against Chevron U.S.A., Inc., claiming that exposure to their herbicide product Paraquat caused him to develop Parkinson's Disease. Filed on June 27th in Illinois federal court by attorney Peter J. Flowers from Meyers & Flowers LLC., Schacca seeks over $75k in damages for medical expenses and suffering due to alleged negligence by Chevron.
Former Employee Alleges Sterling Jewelers Engaged in Systemic Discrimination
Leonard Slaughter has filed a lawsuit against Sterling Jewelers Inc., alleging race-based and sex-based discrimination during his employment at Kay Jewelers. The case highlights claims of unequal treatment in promotions and compensation along with accusations of retaliation following complaints made by Slaughter.
California Blendjet class action lawyers seek to intervene in Illinois action
EAST ST. LOUIS - Lawyers seeking certification of a class against appliance maker Blendjet in California claim a “mirror image action” at U.S. district court here could harm their class.
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement Reacting to Supreme Court Decision Preserving Emergency Abortion Care Protections in Idaho
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. U.S., which will allow, for now, emergency abortion care in Idaho protected by the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Attorney General Raoul Charges Former Cta Employee Over Fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a suburban Cook County man on Tuesday alleging he fraudulently received two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $46,000 while employed by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Neighbor Accuses Another Over Long-standing Feud Involving Waste Bins
A neighborhood dispute involving accusations ranging from harassment over waste bin placement to interference with yard work culminated in a rejected petition for an order of protection filed by Elliander A. Eldridge against Stanislaus D. Kochanski in Madison County Circuit Court on September 18, 2023.
Supreme Court won't step in - yet - to overturn Illinois 'assault weapons' ban
The U.S. Supreme Court denied petitions from Illinois gun owners to review a Chicago federal appeals court's decision allowing Illinois' controversial gun ban law to take effect. Justice Clarence Thomas, however, called that decision 'nonsensical,' and warned the Illinois law will ultimately face a difficult reception at the high court
'Pete's' Market in Troy survives copyright infringement suit in federal court
BENTON - Pete’s Market in Troy and the Pete’s Fresh Market group in Chicago settled a trademark suit on June 26 and Senior U. S. District Judge Phil Gilbert canceled a trial that would have started on July 8.
Financial Leaders Brace for Change to Address Multiple Threats, Mayer Brown Study Finds
A new survey by leading international law firm Mayer Brown, “The Next Organization: Seven Dimensions of Successful Business Transformation (A Financial Services Report),” reveals significant gaps in organizational preparedness for successful business transformation.
Wrongful tree cutting case can proceed to trial, Gilbert rules
BENTON - Reasonable jurors could find Nathan Marlen of Freeburg directed a costly trespass next to his property near Vandalia, U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert ruled on June 21.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Co-Sponsors Jack's Army 12th Annual Golf Outing
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a proud co-sponsor of Jack's Army 12th Annual Golf Outing at Klein Creek Golf Club on June 28 in Winfield, Illinois.
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services Releases New Interactive Data Dashboard
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) unveiled a new interactive pretrial data dashboard today that provides a summary of several initial decision points for criminal cases filed since the implementation of Public Act 101-652 and Public Act 102-1104, (commonly referred to as the Pretrial Fairness Act) on Sept. 18, 2023.