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Madison County civil docket Sept. 18-22
Madison County Circuit Judge Chris Threlkeld has one case on the docket for Sept. 21
Wrongful death suit involving fatal train crash at trial in McGlynn's court; Ed Burris Disposal settles for $250,000
EAST ST. LOUIS – Five days before the start of a wrongful death trial against Amtrak, Illinois Central, and trash business Ed Burris Disposal, the trash business settled the claim for $250,000.
Belleville Crossing developer challenges federal jurisdiction in suit alleging funds were misused
EAST ST. LOUIS – Belleville Crossing developer Jonathan Larmore argues that U.S. District Judge David Dugan lacks jurisdiction over a lawsuit claiming he spent shareholders' money on lavish living while neglecting the property.
Harvey Aids Tinley Park-Park District in Mental Health Center Redevelopment
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP proudly announces that Partner Elizabeth S. Harvey has been retained by The Tinley Park-Park District to assist in addressing environmental issues for a new recreational space on the land of a vacant mental health center.
Illinois public schools funding up almost $2B since school choice program began
Public education has received about $1.98 billion in additional funding since the 2018-19 school year when the Invest in Kids scholarship tax-credit program awarded its first scholarships to low-income students to attend the schools of their choice.
Southern Illinois taxpayers spend $134.4M since 2002 to keep airport open
An underused airport near Belleville, Illinois, has required local taxpayers to chip in $134.4 million since 2002 to keep it operating.
Federal judge says Chicago woman, backed by anti-gun groups, can't use courts to force changes to state gun laws
The lawsuit, led in part by the Brady Center for Gun Violence, alleged failure to use existing policy causing PTSD in children of Black city neighborhoods with elevated violence rates
Cates challenges federal jurisdiction in suit alleging healthcare company violates privacy law through targeted Facebook ads
EAST ST. LOUIS – David Cates and seven class action colleagues who claim Southern Illinois Health Care sold private information of patients to Facebook challenged removal of the claim to U.S. district court on Sept. 5.
Analysis of Fire Claims in an Evolving Solar Power Industry on September 13-14, 2023
Anthony J. Morrone will present “Analysis of Fire Claims in an Evolving Solar Power Industry” at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau’s Central Regional Adjusters Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Softball coach sues SIU-E over alleged gender bias after hiring baseball pitching coach for softball team
EAST ST. LOUIS – Shannon Guthrie of Springfield claims former Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville athletic director Tim Hall hired a baseball coach as softball coach instead of her because of gender bias.
Former DaVita Healthcare employee sues over termination after reporting alleged fraudulent billing practices
BELLEVILLE – A former DaVita Healthcare employee has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit, claiming she was forced to resign after reporting the company's alleged fraudulent billing practices to authorities.
Class Action lawsuit alleges facial recognition search engine violates BIPA
BELLEVILLE – A class action lawsuit alleges an online photo marketplace utilizing a facial recognition search engine to search for people in photographs invades their privacy in violation of Illinois law.
Sen. Harriss files bill to prevent children from accessing explicit online content
State Sen. Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) filed legislation to protect minors from exposure to pornographic content online by implementing age verification requirements in Illinois.
Prenzler to run for re-election for Madison County Board Chairman
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler announced Wednesday that he is running for re-election, challenging Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser in the Republican primary in March 2024.
Mascoutah volleyball coach files defamation suit against former student who sued him for retaliation
BELLEVILLE – Mascoutah High School volleyball coach Todd Gober settled a retaliation suit filed by former student Brooke Junker and started a defamation suit against her and her parents the same day.
Chicago criminals have green light to rob, loot, burgle as odds of punishments collapse to near zero
The decision to commit a crime in Chicago has never been easier. Criminals are almost guaranteed to profit because the chances of getting caught and punished have collapsed to near-zero.
Illinois government unions celebrate Labor Day with 36,000 fewer members
Labor Day this year leaves Illinois government unions fewer members to celebrate with. It appears to be the unions’ own fault. Over 36,000 workers have distanced themselves since 2017.
Madison County real estate July 24-28
A St. Jacob property sold for $550,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for July 24-28.
Abbott EMS settles BIPA class action for nearly $500,000
BENTON – Owners of ambulance provider Abbott EMS settled a potential class action over privacy of fingerprints for $499,000 on Aug. 14.
St. Clair County real estate May 15-19
A Caseyville property sold for $650,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for May 15-19.