News from March 2024
Edwardsville doctor pleads guilty to healthcare fraud involving Medicare billing scheme
Edwardsville physician Phillip J. Greene, 59, pleaded guilty to federal healthcare fraud for documenting false services provided to nursing home patients for Medicare reimbursement.
Seventh Circuit affirms enhanced sentence for possession of items banned by National Firearms Act, protecting public from future crimes
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle’s conclusion that a chewing tobacco container could be considered a “destructive device” under the National Firearms Act to enhance sentencing guidelines when it is modified to house explosives in a bomb-like apparatus.
Gilbert denies dismissal in suit alleging St. Clair County 911 dispatchers were not paid for overtime work
BENTON - St. Clair County must defend a claim that it owes overtime pay to 911 dispatchers, Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert ruled on Feb. 20.
Primal Brands sued over alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE - An inventor with patents for hunting and outdoor recreation products claims he did not receive royalties for products sold using his licensed technology.
Shipyard worker sues over trip, fall on work flat
EDWARDSVILLE - A shipyard worker claims he was carrying a tool bucket when he tripped on a work flat due to poor lighting.
Former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Benjamin K. Miller Passes Away at Age 87
The first Illinois capital city native to serve on the Supreme Court, the Honorable Benjamin K. Miller passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield.
Who are the Republican candidates for Madison County Circuit Clerk?
The office of Madison County Circuit Clerk will see Republicans Stephen Adler and Patrick McRae vying for the seat in the primary election, as no Democrats have thrown their hats in the race. As the competition between Adler and McRae heats up, both candidates submitted answers to a questionnaire so voters could make an informed decision in the ballot box.
Woman sues over fall in parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she fell in the parking lot at Mazzio's Italian Eatery.
Who are the Republican candidates for Madison County Board Chairman?
The campaign for Madison County Board Chairman has gotten heated between incumbent Kurt Prenzler and Treasurer Chris Slusser, both Republicans.
With early voting underway in select locations across Madison County and the March 19 primary just weeks away, the candidates answered a questionnaire to help voters make an informed decision in the ballot box.
Man files separate suits alleging injury from live wire; Chevron seeks to dismiss over alleged contradictory facts
EAST ST. LOUIS - Duewayne Snyder of Lawrence County separately sued two defendants over the same injury claiming they both controlled a site where a live wire injured him.
Woman sues over fall while delivering groceries
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she volunteered to deliver groceries to a Granite City home when she tripped and fell.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Challenging Proposed Albertsons, Kroger Merger
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of nine attorneys general, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger.
Suit alleges motorist hit pedestrian in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE - A pedestrian claims she was injured when a motorist hit her while she was walking in Collinsville.
Woman sues over trip, fall on storm drain gate
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she tripped and fell on a storm drain gate after dining at a cafe.
Supreme Court: States lack authority to disqualify Trump's inclusion on ballot; MC Board supported 'fair and impartial ballot access'
The U.S. Supreme Court concluded that states do not have the authority to block presidential candidates from appearing on the ballot weeks after the Madison County Board urged the Illinois State Board of Elections to ensure “fair and impartial ballot access” in response to objections to former President Donald Trump’s inclusion on the 2024 ballot.
Parents of passenger in stolen vehicle who died during police pursuit seeks settlement approval
The parents of a passenger who died during a police pursuit of the stolen car he was riding in filed a motion for leave to settle their wrongful death claims for $160,000.
Dugan denies class certification in Casino Queen pension suit, finding too many differences in claims
EAST ST. LOUIS - On Feb. 26, U.S. District Judge David Dugan denied certification of a class action for Casino Queen employees whose pension plan collapsed.
Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents to Be on Alert for Storm-related Repair Scams
Following severe storms in Northeastern Illinois on Tuesday, Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned Illinois residents to be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners who may need repairs from storm-related damage.
Guyette Accepted Into Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
Joe Guyette, working out of the firm's Champaign office, has been accepted into the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys - ADTA.
Planned Parenthood, Ob-Gyn sued for allegedly failing to confirm gender dysphoria, treating patient with hormone therapy
A patient who believed she had gender dysphoria is suing Planned Parenthood and a doctor at its Fairview Heights facility for subjecting her to “masculinizing hormone treatment” without seeking psychological evaluations for proper diagnosis.