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Class action alleges Face App violates BIPA
EAST ST. LOUIS – Edwardsville lawyer Jeff Cooper of Flint Cooper joined Belleville lawyers James Radcliffe, Christopher Cueto and Lloyd M. Cueto in filing a biometric privacy suit against Face App at U. S. district court on Aug. 8.
New IL law opens employers, others to risk of massive punitive damages in wrongful death cases; Law could face challenges
HB219, signed by Pritzker, is another controversial state law that appears to have been enacted while ignoring by Democratic state lawmakers who ignored constitutional rules governing how laws must be approved
East Alton homeowner alleges insurer fails to cover damages from fallen tree
EDWARDSVILLE – The owner of an East Alton property is suing American Family Mutual Insurance Company for allegedly refusing to honor an insurance claim after a tree fell on the plaintiff's house.
Suit alleges teen became drunk at Edwardsville restaurant, caused rollover crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against the Viva La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Edwardsville for allegedly serving alcohol to a minor to the point of intoxication, leading to a rollover crash.
Most Illinois metro areas shed jobs in June, await pandemic recovery
Despite statewide job gains in June, eight of Illinois’ metro areas lost jobs for the month. Most areas still haven’t recovered to pre-pandemic job levels.
Party goers dispute over liability in injury suit against Randy Gori's estate
EDWARDSVILLE – A guest at the Edwardsville home of late asbestos lawyer Randy Gori - whom he never met - had a dispute over his liability for injuries she suffered in his pool, according to testimony of plaintiff Sara Staack and nearest witness Tatiana Del Valle.
Pritzker doles out 19% raises and $1,200 stipend in largest AFSCME contract ever
Illinois’ largest public employee union, AFSCME Council 31, finalized their second contract with Gov. J.B. Pritzker July 25. New pay raises will cost taxpayers $625 million.
Madison County real estate July 3-7
A Glen Carbon property sold for $775,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for July 3-7.
St. Clair County real estate April 24-28
An O'Fallon property sold for more than $1.1 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 24-28.
Former Fayetteville treasurer alleges retaliation after reporting suspicious purchases by village officials
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Fayetteville Treasurer Georgia Huelsman claims Village President Brian Funk fired her for reporting corruption that included suspicious purchases of ammunition, riot gear, and shotguns.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 21-25
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 21-25.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Erik Karl Jacobs As Circuit Court Judge in the 17th Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of attorney Erik Karl Jacobs as a 17th Judicial Circuit Court Judge.
Fifth District affirms dismissal of suit seeking to disrupt Hightower's Sunnybrook housing in Alton
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Aug. 10 that a suit against Ed Hightower’s plan to build 40 affordable homes in Alton copied a suit the city lost in 2019.
Prenzler: School district's $2.4 million tax increase to appear on March ballot
Last week, petitions with more than 1,100 signatures were submitted to the EA-WR district office, in response to its July 12 “backdoor referendum” that gave citizens 30 days to gather 832 signatures to put a $2.4 million bond issue on the March 19, 2024 ballot.
Symphony nursing homes seek settlement of BIPA claims due to 'eroding insurance policy'
EAST ST. LOUIS – Symphony nursing homes in Illinois are going out of business, according to lawyers pursuing claims that Symphony’s fingerprint scanning violated the biometric privacy of employees.
Illinois 'anti-doxing' bill becomes law - the latest attack on free speech
Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed the Illinois Civil Liability for Doxing Act. But do not blame him or his party alone for this misguided, unconstitutional legislation. Astonishingly, it passed unanimously in both the Illinois House and Senate.
Man sues tire manufacturers over injuries from exploding tire at US Steel
EDWARDSVILLE – A US Steel employee claims he suffered amputation after he was injured by an exploding tire while working in Granite City.
Amazon delivery driver sues after stepping into pothole at Maryville strip mall
EDWARDSVILLE – An Amazon delivery driver is suing a Maryville property owner after she allegedly stepped in a pothole and suffered injuries.
Armstrong Teasdale Names Untress Quinn Edwardsville Office Managing Attorney
Armstrong Teasdale has named Partner Untress (Trez) Quinn managing attorney of the firm’s Edwardsville, Illinois, office effective Aug. 1.
20 HSPRD Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Leading Lawyers
We proudly announce the selection of 20 HSPRD attorneys recognized as this year’s Leading and Emerging Lawyers in Illinois.