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Illinois population drops for 10th year in a row during 2023
People moving out of Illinois led to the 10th consecutive year of population decline, new Census Bureau data shows.
Firefighter sues over PFAS exposure
A firefighter is suing several companies, alleging he developed cancer due to exposure to toxic chemicals.
Rosenstengel presides over four-day hearing on Paraquat experts; Nearly 75% of causation depends on study from 1997
EAST ST. LOUIS - Thousands of plaintiffs who claim weed killer paraquat caused Parkinson’s disease depend mostly on a study from 1997 that didn’t establish causation, according to the transcript from a four-day hearing in Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel's court.
Attorney General Raoul Reaches Settlement With Meat Processing Company Over Unpaid Overtime Wages
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a consent decree resolving a lawsuit the office filed against a deli meat processing company based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Bank sued over beneficiary check written for man presumed dead
A bank is being sued for allegedly writing a beneficiary check to a man who has been missing and is presumed dead.
Madison County homeowners sue over botched home repairs
Madison County homeowners claim construction companies failed to adequately repair their home following substantial fire damage in May 2019.
William J. Rogers and Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Support The Special Olympics Annual Champions Ball
Partner William J. Rogers, his wife Mary, and Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP were proud to support the 2023 Special Olympics Champions Ball.
Health care system sued following private network hack
A proposed class action was filed against a health care system for allegedly failing to adequately protect patients' private information.
Former Wood River resident alleges PFAS exposure in drinking water
A man who was raised in Wood River claims he developed cancer due to exposure to toxins.
Mandatory mediation sees 57% success rate in the Southern District of Illinois, saving court resources
EAST ST. LOUIS - Mediators have achieved 111 settlements of civil suits in U. S. District Court since Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel introduced mandatory mediation.
It's A Wonderful County!
Hope born of the realization that despite all the negative publicity, (Madison County) really was a Wonderful County, and the power to change the current course of events comes from within–within him and all who think alike.
Thompson Coburn Names Six New Partners, Four Counsel for 2024
Thompson Coburn is proud to announce that the Firm has elected six attorneys to partnership and promoted four attorneys to counsel, effective January 1, 2024.
Class action alleges damages following credit union data breach
A proposed class action was filed against a credit union after it allegedly failed to notify customers about a data breach.
Insurer sues tree service over alleged breach of contract
An insurance company claims a tree service company failed to pay premiums in breach of their contract.
Property taxes on 'Home Alone' house jump 57% in 1 year
The current owners Kevin McCallister’s house from “Home Alone” will pay more than $50,000 in property taxes this year. Illinoisans pay the second-highest property taxes in the nation on average.
Attorney General Raoul Supports Lower Court Ruling Invalidating Arkansas’ Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit to uphold a lower court ruling against an Arkansas law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Longhorn Steakhouse denies liability in woman's suit alleging injuries from fall
The operators of Longhorn Steakhouse deny liability in a woman's suit alleging she was knocked to the ground when she was struck by an exit door.
Suit alleges Lewis and Clark Community College failed to maintain fire training tower
Lewis and Clark Community College is being sued for allegedly failing to properly maintain a fire training tower, allegedly returning it in a damaged condition.
Shopper sues over fall at Alton Target
A shopper claims she injured her knee when she fell on a sticky substance at the Alton Target store.
Suit alleges U.S. Steel violates GIPA
A proposed class action alleges U.S. Steel is violating the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) by requesting family medical history from its employees during the hiring process.