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Township trustee says former party boss threatened him at meeting
Heard on video: 'I'll get you later' and 'Shut up, lady'
Special prosecutor picked to handle Wigginton's first DUI, is assigned to second one
EDWARDSVILLE – Special prosecutor David Rands, who handled a drunk driving ticket against former U.S. attorney Stephen Wigginton, will do it again.
Smith to preside over civil case in law division; Plaintiff awarded $50K in arbitration
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith will preside over a case management conference Feb. 15 in a suit involving a Madison collision in which the plaintiff was awarded $50,000 in arbitration in June.
Landowners near polluted Hartford want lawsuit against 3,500 defendants delayed another year
BENTON – Owners of land south of Hartford who sued 3,500 defendants over pollution and froze the proceedings for a year have asked for another year.
Yandle sets hearing for next month in 'false claim' opioid suit DOJ wants dismissed
District Judge Staci Yandle set a motion hearing for next month to address a U.S. attorney’s motion to dismiss an opioid suit against drug maker UCB and retailer CVS that he claims wasted the government’s time.
Parents beware: Punishing kids may be too provocative under parental bullying legislation
Parents could be fined for causing distress
Sheriff Watson must face wrongful death claims over jailed detainee’s suicide
BENTON – St. Clair County Sheriff Rick Watson must defend wrongful death claims from the suicide of Joshua Jurcich, U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle ruled on Jan. 29.
Eighteen judges have overcome JIB complaints, including one who ordered jail time for court spectator wearing 'bitch' t-shirt
SPRINGFIELD – Eighteen judges have overcome Judicial Inquiry Board complaints like the one St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert faces before the Illinois Courts Commission.
McCarter: national security, economic development factor prominently in role as ambassador to Kenya
As former Illinois state senator Kyle McCarter prepares to assume the role as U.S. ambassador to Kenya, terrorist threats in the eastern African nation remain heightened three weeks after a deadly attack at a Nairobi hotel and office complex.
$50,000 settlement approved in suit against Madison County recorder of deeds
Former employee alleged she was fired for whistle-blowing
Ahead of talc test, NYC judge gives good news to asbestos defendants
The January 31 decision could have especially strong implications for lawsuits over talcum powder
Class action vs Allstate over rates can continue; Company, not state, set rates, appeals court says
In a split decision, an Illinois appeals panel has stripped Allstate Insurance of its defenses against a class action, which alleged the company unfairly billed long-term auto policyholders more than it charged new ones, saying Illinois insurers can’t protect their rates from lawsuits, because their rates are not controlled by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Alton cop who was hired despite complaint of sexual harassment resigns
State's attorney gave glowing reference letter
‘I don’t want to say nothing’ means police interrogation must cease, Fifth District rules
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges found former chief circuit judge John Baricevic correctly suppressed statements that teenage murder suspect Darran McCloud made after telling police, “I don’t want to say nothing.”
High court reinstates Jasper County defense verdict involving Salem auto accident
SPRINGFIELD – All seven Supreme Court Justices reinstated a defense verdict that Fifth District appellate judges overturned in a traffic injury case.
Asbestos lawyer-turning-judge and his firm are big contributors to MC bench
EDWARDSVILLE – Among nine circuit judges who considered Barry Julian for associate judge, five received campaign contributions from Julian, partner Randy Gori, and the Gori Julian firm.
Company suing UCB, CVS for violating False Claim Act responds to DOJ's motion to dismiss
The company suing drug maker UCB and retailer CVS filed a response to a U.S. attorney's motion to dismiss the suit for allegedly wasting the government’s time, arguing that its kickback claims have merit.
Wood River auto dealer says Uconnect class counsel document request is unreasonable
EAST ST. LOUIS – Belleville city attorney Brian Flynn, leading a national class action for Jeep owners, served a subpoena on Federico Dodge in Wood River for every detail of its relations with Fiat Chrysler America.
Lawsuit: Madigan, Quinn political org made threats, committed fraud to keep young alderman candidate off ballot
A teenaged Chicago City Council candidate has filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and his political organization, as well as others whom he said illegally opposed his campaign.
IL Supreme Court: Ex-wife can't use past temp injunction to stop husband's sons from getting his IRA
The Illinois Supreme Court says a man had the right to name his children the rightful heirs of his retirement funds, even though his ex-wife contended a court order in place during divorce proceedings should have prevented it.