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SAFE-T Act goes into effect; Local legislators concerned about unintended consequences
As the Pretrial Fairness Act component of the SAFE-T Act went into effect Monday, local state legislators were critical of the unintended consequences and expedited passage of the law eliminating cash bail.
There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?
After litigation delaying its implementation, the full provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act went into effect on Sept. 18. Here’s what to expect.
McGlynn dismisses class action alleging Walmart customers are deceived by hydrogen peroxide marketing
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn dismissed a class action complaint that labels on Walmart’s 3% hydrogen peroxide deceived shopper April Wright of Chester.
Messina to Address American Petroleum Institute on Key Energy Issues
Alec Messina has been asked to be a panelist at the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Fall State Government Relations meeting. Messina will provide viewpoints and perspectives on key energy issues to more than 100 state government relations professionals.
Lawsuit claims McBride and Son Construction built and sold a Belleville home that wasn't up to code
BELLEVILLE – Belleville homeowners filed a lawsuit against McBride and Son Construction, claiming their home wasn't constructed in accordance with local building codes.
Rosenstengel compels experts to tesitfy on report authorship dispute in car crash suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ordered two experts for injury lawyer Brian Wendler to testify regarding preparation of their reports.
Patient sues Shiloh hospital over alleged nerve damage during childbirth
BELLEVILLE – A patient of the BJC Memorial Hospital in Shiloh alleges she suffered nerve damage while delivering her baby as a result of medical negligence by the facility's employees.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judges Appointed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Twelfth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Joan M. Meyers and Thomas Slazyk as associate judges of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
Meta Platforms removed to federal court a class action alleging augmented reality filters violate BIPA
BENTON – Facebook owner Meta Platforms, defending a claim that it violated privacy of everyone in pictures on Messenger and Messenger Kids applications, removed the claim from St. Clair County circuit court to U. S. district court on Aug. 31.
Shopper allegedly struck by stocking buggy at Fairview Heights Bed Bath & Beyond
BELLEVILLE – A shopper is suing Bed Bath & Beyond after she was allegedly struck by a cart being pushed by an employee while at a Fairview Heights store.
Prenzler: Temporary employee labor bill threatens economic development
HB 2862 threatens to undo decades of economic development in Madison County by amending the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act.
Report: Southern District of Illinois saw highest number of product liability cases filed in the last five years
According to a Product Liability Litigation Report released on Sept. 14 by Lex Machina, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois saw the highest number of product liability cases filed from 2018 to 2022 with District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel presiding over the most claims.
Migrant crisis is apocalypse now - and worsening - but Illinois leadership ignores the only solution. Why?
For Chicago and Illinois, suicide is apparently preferable to the only real solution available – ending sanctuary status and demanding that the border be enforced.
Class action alleges Zing Zang falsely marketed as having 'no preservatives' and 'made with all natural ingredients'
BELLEVILLE – An Illinois man has filed a class action lawsuit against Zing Zang, claiming the company falsely advertises its margarita mixes as having "no preservatives" and "made with all natural ingredients."
IL Supreme Court Justice Rochford's address to Dem Party fundraiser likely violated judicial ethics rules
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford defended her decision to speak at a Lake County Democratic fundraiser, despite ethics rules explicitly forbidding judges from doing so
Former employee files racial discrimination suit against America's Auto Auction in Centreville
BELLEVILLE – A former employee of America's Auto Auction in Centreville claims he was subject to a campaign of racial discrimination from his fellow employees, which allegedly prompted him to quit his job.
Notice of Vacancy for a Resident Circuit Judge – Whiteside County in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Illinois Supreme Court has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge – Whiteside County vacancy in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit.
Amazon warehouse builders, developers settle wrongful death suit for $250K
EDWARDSVILLE – Alice and Randall McEwen, whose son Austin died in the collapse of Amazon’s Edwardsville warehouse in 2021 during a tornado, settled claims against six defendants for $165,000 and received 36% of the proceeds.
Madison County real estate July 31-Aug. 4
A St. Jacob property sold for $940,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for July 31-Aug. 4.
St. Clair County real estate May 22-26
A Lebanon property sold for more than $800,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions from May 22-26.