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Trial lawyers prioritizing Kilbride retention race versus Overstreet-Cates contest; Big money pouring in to anti-retention effort
SPRINGFIELD – With two Supreme Court seats at stake, far more Democrat dollars flow to retention of Justice Thomas Kilbride than to election of Judy Cates.
St. Clair County foreclosures Oct. 6
There was one foreclosure in St. Clair County Oct. 6.
St. Clair County real estate Jul. 13-17
An East Saint Louis property sold for $528,098 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jul. 13-17.
Madison County real estate Aug. 31-Sep. 4
An apartment building in South Roxana sold for $2,000,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Aug. 31-Sep. 4.
Hair salon sues insurer over denied COVID-19 business loss claim
EDWARDSVILLE – An Edwardsville hair salon with "communicable disease" coverage is suing its insurance carrier after the insurer allegedly denied a claim for income loss and expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 19-23
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, Threlkeld, and Harrison have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Oct. 19-23.
Madigan spent millions to elect, retain Illinois Supreme Court Justice Kilbride
Committees controlled by the speaker of the Illinois House funded more than half of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride’s campaign contributions in 2010. Kilbride is up for retention again this year.
O'Fallon student allegedly injured by table saw while building school musical stage
BELLEVILLE — A former O'Fallon student claims he was injured by a table saw while building a stage for the school musical.
Glucose monitor manufacturer seeks to dismiss suit alleging device gave inaccurate readings
In its motion to dismiss a man’s suit alleging injuries from a defective glucose monitor, the manufacturer of the device argues that the complaint does not allege specific allegations of defect and was filed one day past the applicable statute of limitations.
Progressive income tax would create 50.3% income tax rate for small businesses
Combined state and federal income taxes would have small businesses pay more than 50% of their top-end income in taxes.
Insurer seeks to dismiss video game shop’s suit over lockdown losses; Cites string of favorable court decisions
EAST ST. LOUIS – Cincinnati Insurance moved to dismiss a suit of East Alton video game shop Maverick’s Slots for coverage of lockdown losses on Oct. 9.
Mascoutah dentist opposes insurer’s motion to dismiss Covid business interruption suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Mascoutah dentist Erik Taube alleges that Hartford Financial Services Group aims to deflect claims for lockdown losses to a company with the same officers and no employees.
Suit alleges man fell off ladder at shipping yard
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims her husband sustained severe injuries after falling from a ladder while working on a shipping container, causing him to suffer until his death two years later.
In support of Daiber for MC Board Chairman
I know Bob and I know he has what it takes to lead the county board and do what’s right for the citizens of Madison County.
Motorist rear-ended on interstate claims tractor trailer driver was texting
BELLEVILLE – A motorist claims a semi-truck driver was texting when he crashed into the back of his vehicle.
Woman claims auto service employee lowered car lift onto her foot
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing an auto body repair garage after an employee allegedly lowered a car lift onto her foot.
Synergy Healthcare countersues anesthesiologist who claims he was terminated over COVID-19 pay cut dispute
A medical center is counter-suing an anesthesiologist in a wrongful termination dispute, alleging that a physician was terminated for breaching his employment contract despite his arguments that he was terminated for refusing to accept a pay cut in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman allegedly slipped, fell on wet floor at Jerseyville Taco Bell
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she suffered injuries when she slipped and fell at a Jerseyville Taco Bell.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Successfully Navigating the CMMC & DOD’s New Interim DFARS Rule
Please join the Accounting, Cost & Pricing Committee's panel presentation on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) & the Brand New DFARS Interim Rule, including three new DFARS contract clauses. T
HEPLERBROOM: New Attorney Joins Healthcare Law Practice Area
Berta Brazdeikyte has joined HeplerBroom LLC in its Edwardsville office as an associate attorney.