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Suit alleges restaurant failed to pay workers for overtime
EAST ST. LOUIS — Former employees of the Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill allege they often worked more than 50 hours a week without overtime compensation.
Gori Edwardsville properties sold in December for total of $18.4 million
EDWARDSVILLE – Beth Gori sold late husband Randy Gori’s home for $3 million in December and his real estate companies sold about 60 parcels for $15.4 million.
Suit alleges woman changed life insurance policy beneficiaries of incapacitated man
BELLEVILLE — A woman cliams her minor children were taken off as beneficiaries of her ex-husband's life insurance policy by his fiancee while he was incapacitated.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 25
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 25 in the suits below:
Jan. 25: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "864 social security: ssid tit. xvi" cases
The following cases categorized as "864 social security: ssid tit. xvi" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Washington Park liquor license applicant sues mayor and trustees over changed ordinance
BENTON – Washington Park Mayor Rickie Thomas and village trustees improperly blocked the opening of a liquor store, St. Clair County resident Timothy West alleges in U.S. district court.
Glen Carbon man claiming harassment and malicious prosecution seeks $5.1 million in suit against village officials
EDWARDSVILLE - Patrick Ferrari of Glen Carbon sued the village and police chief Todd Link on Jan. 28, claiming $5,109,640 in damages for harassment, intimidation, false arrests, and malicious prosecutions.
Jan. 25: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 25: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases
The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Welch 'steps back' from partner role at Ancel Glink, becomes 'Of Counsel;' What does change mean?
New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has taken on the role of 'Of Counsel' at the Ancel Glink law firm, but the continuing relationship with the firm that represents local governments across Illinois could raise questions.
Shutting out Republicans from Associate Bench was 'slap in the face to voters,' Judiciary Chair says
Madison County Board member Mike Walters, a Republican from Godfrey and chair of the county’s Judiciary Committee, reacted harshly to last week’s selection of two new associate judges, calling it “unacceptable” that Republicans were shut out of consideration.
Life insurance company seeks court's help in determining rightful beneficiaries
EAST ST. LOUIS — A life insurance company seeks the court's assistance in determining who the appropriate beneficiaries of a life insurance policy are.
Man serving 37-year sentence for killing mother by fire cannot collect her life insurance, judge rules
EAST ST. LOUIS – Clayton Swanner can’t collect $176,000 on his mother’s life insurance because he murdered her, according to Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, but his daughter can collect it.
COVID-19 sidelines January civil trials in SDIL; Judges continue eight set in Benton and ESL
Trial dates fell through for eight civil suits at U.S. district court in January because of the virus.
High court won’t hear appeal of gigabyte dispute arising in St. Clair County suit against Walgreens
SPRINGFIELD – Supreme Court Justices decided not to review rejection of a claim that a gigabyte equals 1,024 megabytes rather than 1,000.
DYKEMA GOSSETT: 15 Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that a total of 12 attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office, and from multiple practice areas, were named to the 2021 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super Lawyers.
Casino Queen defendants accused of cheating employee pension plan to appeal order rejecting arbitration
EAST ST. LOUIS – Casino Queen directors and former owners plan to seek appellate review of an order rejecting individual arbitration of claims that they cheated casino employees out of retirement income.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Armstrong Teasdale Earns Top Marks in 2021 Corporate Equality Index
Armstrong Teasdale has earned the highest possible score on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
HEPLERBROOM: Environmental Attorneys Speak at Chemical Industry Event
Michael Murphy and Alec Messina were featured speakers at the January Enforcement Seminar, which was sponsored by the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois and was held virtually. Messina and Murphy discussed the latest developments on environmental justice.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Fights to Protect Homeowners From Unlawful Fees
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general in opposing a proposed class action settlement that would permit a mortgage servicer to profit from illegal payment processing fees charged to homeowners making normal mortgage payments online or by phone.