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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

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From Cook County Record

Northwest IL gun club sues to overturn IL open carry handgun ban

By The Cook County Record | 15 hours ago

A northwest Illinois gun club and one of its members have sued the Illinois state government, asking the courts to declare Illinois’ prohibition on open carry of firearms unconstitutional.

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Free legal services to be offered in Bond County on upcoming Mondays

The Third Judicial Circuit has announced that free legal services will be available to residents of Bond County at the courthouse in Greenville on upcoming Mondays: Nov. 25, Jan. 13, and Feb. 24.

By The Madison County Record | Nov 18, 2019

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Alleged fall from ladder prompts lawsuit against resident

By John Breslin | Nov 18, 2019

BELLEVILLE - An alleged all from a ladder at a private residence has prompted a lawsuit claiming negligence and premises liability.

Madison County civil docket Nov. 18-22

By Andrew Thomas | Nov 15, 2019

Madison County judges Ruth, Dugan, Smith, Stobbs, Hylla, and Chapman have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Nov. 18-22.

Tolling agreements rarely make it into public record; They suspend statutes of limitation and can benefit both sides

By The Madison County Record | Nov 14, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE – In the universe of litigation, a world exists where time stands still.

Madison County foreclosures Oct. 29 - Nov. 5

By Princess Jade Barrenechea | Nov 14, 2019

There were 10 foreclosures in Madison County from Oct. 29 - Nov. 5

Madison County real estate Oct. 7-11

By Princess Jade Barrenechea | Nov 14, 2019

8405 Stone Ledge Drive in Edwardsville sold for $555,000.

St. Clair County real estate Oct. 7-11

By Andrew Thomas | Nov 14, 2019

An O'Fallon residential property sold for $740,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Oct. 7-11.

St. Clair County foreclosures Oct. 31-Nov. 7

By Andrew Thomas | Nov 14, 2019

There were ten foreclosures in St. Clair County Oct. 31-Nov. 7.

Plaintiff requests speedy trial in fall case against Home Depot

By John Breslin | Nov 13, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A woman who claims Home Depot's negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries is seeking a speedy trial on the claim.

Nursing, rehab center faces claims of race discrimination, retaliation under human rights statute

By John Breslin | Nov 13, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A nursing assistant has accused her former employer of racial discrimination and retaliation after claiming she was verbally abused and assaulted by another staff member.

Fall at apartment complex prompts lawsuit against property owners

By John Breslin | Nov 13, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A tenant at an apartment complex claims she suffered injuries after stepping into a hole in a badly lighted common area.

Bingo night at city hall leads to alleged fall, lawsuit for damages

By John Breslin | Nov 13, 2019

BELLEVILLE - A trip to bingo night at city hall led to a slip and fall on an uneven surface disguised by a rug, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

Belleville hardware store included in Roundup lawsuit against Monsanto; Company suggests St. Clair Co. is plaintiff-friendly

By John Breslin | Nov 13, 2019

BELLEVILLE - In a twist to the majority of legal actions claiming that a weed killer caused cancer in users, a local hardware store has been named as a defendant in a suit against multinational conglomerate Bayer.

Worker not entitled to new benefits, injury linked to ongoing medical condition, appeals court rules

By John Breslin | Nov 12, 2019

An employee has failed to persuade an appeals court that his workers' compensation claim was linked to a new injury that happened in the course of his employment.

Walmart vows to investigate all sexual harassment allegations, suit filed against company, employee

By John Breslin | Nov 12, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - Sexual harassment allegations will always be thoroughly investigated, retailer Walmart has said following the filing of a complaint linked to a store in Madison County.

Foreign substance blamed, negligence claimed, following alleged slip and fall at Burger King outlet

By John Breslin | Nov 12, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A Burger King franchisee, and a former manager of one of its outlets, faces a lawsuit following an alleged slip and fall.

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From Legal Newsline

'Wholly inadequate': Lawyers seek more opioid money by avoiding global settlement process

7 days ago

A proposed “negotiation class” to settle all opioid litigation by U.S. cities and counties could be in deep trouble, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit considers an appeal of the order creating the controversial class and lawyers in two states with big claims urge their clients to opt out before a Nov. 22 deadline.

Safety top priority, says retail giant following store slip and fall claim

By John Breslin | Nov 12, 2019

BELLEVILLE - Walmart will respond when appropriate to a claim of negligence after a customer alleged she slipped and fell on a substance on the floor of one its store, the company said.

New mother claims clinic, physician should have delivered by cesarean section, sues

By John Breslin | Nov 8, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A clinic and one its physicians face a lawsuit over claims relating to a birth of a baby the plaintiff believes should have been delivered via cesarean section.