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Illinoisans burdened with $207 billion in official state & local pension debts, $41,000 per household
The $200 billion Illinois’ public and private sectors got in federal covid bailouts pulled Illinois back from its decades-long, self-inflicted financial decline. Unpaid bills are now mostly repaid, state revenues are up and the state has received multiple credit rating upgrades.
Keating to Speak at 2023 DRI Retail and Hospitality Litigation Seminar
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Richard J. Keating, Jr. present “Warning: Danger Will Robinson! Are Waivers and Warning Signs Enough or Do We Need a Big Robot to Follow Us Around?” at the 2023 DRI Retail and Hospitality Litigation Seminar on November 16 in Austin, Texas.
Sison rejects New Mexico jurisdiction in loan dispute alleging Addmi executive misused funds
EAST ST. LOUIS - Matt Auffenberg of St. Clair County established Illinois jurisdiction over his claim that software provider Addmi Inc. of Albuquerque failed to repay loans of $1,325,000, U. S. Magistrate Gilbert Sison ruled on Nov. 9.
Madison County Jail inmate's finger allegedly severed by 'defective' shower seat
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman who had been incarcerated at the Madison County Jail claims her finger was severed while cleaning the showers.
Mother sues video game makers over son's addiction to Fortnite, Minecraft
EAST ST. LOUIS - A mother claims her son became so addicted to video games that he frightens her, according to a suit at U.S. District Court.
Tressler Attorneys Successfully Defend Property Management Company
Tressler attorneys Daniel R. Formeller, Jennifer L. Smith, Simone E. Haugen and Sarah E. Melendez successfully represented the Defendant in a complex management liability case in the Illinois Appellate Court.
Graduate claims Balfour can't enforce arbitration in BIPA class action
EAST ST. LOUIS - Owners of graduation website Balfour can’t enforce an arbitration clause against a potential class action over biometric privacy because plaintiff Joshua Gaertner didn’t see it, his counsel Matthew Limoli argued on Nov. 6.
Suit alleges Highland car dealership concealed damage from prior collision before selling the vehicle
EWARDSVILLE — A Highland car dealership is being sued for allegedly concealing damage from a prior collision and then selling the vehicle.
Fifth District rejects 'untimely' requests to deny pretrial release under SAFE-T Act
MOUNT VERNON - Suspects who were already in jail when the SAFE-T Act went into effect may seek review or "elect to stand on the terms" of their pretrial conditions, Fifth District appellate judges ruled in two cases from Coles County.
Suit alleges Integrity nursing centers breached contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A staffing group is suing several Integrity nursing centers for allegedly breaching their contract.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors 73rd Annual Hellenic Bar Association Scholarship Ball
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to sponsor the Hellenic Bar Association’s 73rd Annual Scholarship Ball on November 18 in Rosemont, Illinois.
Big money biometrics privacy class actions enriching handful of lawyers at expense of IL economy, new report claims
A report from the Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Illinois says seven plaintiffs' class action firms account for nearly 70% of all class actions active in Chicago area courts under the stringent Biometric Information Privacy Act, commonly known as BIPA
TorHoerman hosts 10th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
TorHoerman Law is upholding a decade-long tradition of giving with its 10th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 18.
Camp Drug Store sues over alleged unsolicited faxes
EDWARDSVILLE — Camp Drug Store is suing a medical supply company for allegedly sending unsolicited faxes.
St. Louis County attorney seeks $255K in fees after jurors award inmate $32K
BENTON - Lawyer James Cole of St. Louis County moved for a $255,360 fee after jurors awarded $32,000 to his client, former St. Clair County jail occupant Cameron Belk.
Cahokia high school student alleges security officers wrongfully restrained him
BELLEVILLE — A Cahokia high school student is suing the school district, alleging the principal directed officers to restrain him as he was entering the school.
Mayer Brown named “Distinguished” litigation firm in BTI’s Litigation Outlook 2024
Mayer Brown has been recognized as a “Distinguished” litigation firm for its litigation prowess across four categories in BTI’s Litigation Outlook 2024.
Collinsville woman sues over fall on water meter cover
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the City of Collinsville, alleging she stepped on a faulty water meter cover and fell.
Gun advocates seek preliminary injunction in Southern IL federal court from approaching firearm registration deadline
Gun advocates suing the state over its controversial Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) filed a new request for injunctive relief, seeking to preliminarily enjoin enforcement of the firearm registration requirement due to insufficient notice, vagueness and Constitutional violations.
Lawsuit against St. Elizabeth's Hospital alleges patient died following sepsis
BELLEVILLE — The family of a patient at St. Elizabeth's Hospital claim medical professionals failed to monitor the decedent for sepsis.