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Graphic Packaging requests approval of nearly $1 million BIPA settlement
EAST ST. LOUIS - Graphic Packaging of Atlanta will pay about $1,000 each to 600 persons who worked at its Centralia plant from 2016 to 2021 to settle a biometric privacy invasion claim, if U.S. District Judge David Dugan approves.
Madison County real estate Nov. 13-17
A Collinsville property sold for $785,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 13-17.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 18-22
A Collinsville property sold for nearly $850,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Sept. 18-22.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 5-9
Madison County Circuit Judges Threlkeld and Ruth have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Feb. 5-9.
Super Lawyers Names Nine from Wilson Elser to 2024 Illinois Lists
Super Lawyers® has named nine Wilson Elser attorneys to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars™ lists.
Beckett orders defendants to produce communications in Duebbert's malicious prosecution case
BELLEVILLE - Defendants in former St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert’s malicious prosecution suit must reveal communications among themselves to Duebbert’s forensic expert in person.
Construction worker injured after striking unmarked gas line
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims he was thrown from the machinery he was operating at a construction site after striking an unmarked gas line.
5 Illinois metro areas await pandemic recovery, most add jobs in December
Seven of 13 Illinois metro areas added jobs from November to December 2023, led by the St. Louis area. Five metros still reported fewer jobs than prior to the pandemic.
Attorney General Raoul Announces Latest Win Against Martin Shkreli for Illegal Scheme to Monopolize Lifesaving Drug
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a federal appeals court upheld a court order that Illinois, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and six other states won against Martin Shkreli, who was previously convicted for engaging in illegal and monopolistic behavior as the CEO of Vyera Pharmaceuticals, previously known as Turing Pharmaceuticals.
Shopper sues over trip, fall at Granite City Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE - A shopper claims she was injured when she tripped on a portion of a floor mat at the Granite City Walmart.
States are rejecting progressive tax schemes, moving to flat tax structures
In 2020, Illinoisans rejected Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his legislative allies’ push for a progressive income tax scheme in Illinois. And with it, they rejected claims a progressive tax would “modernize” Illinois’ income tax.
1st MidAmerica sued over its overdraft fee policy
EDWARDSVILLE - A proposed class action lawsuit against 1st MidAmerica Credit Union alleges the credit union makes "substantial" revenue through its overdraft fees.
Rosenstengel orders depositions of plaintiffs in paraquat MDL over concerns some cases 'do not plausibly allege exposure to paraquat'
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, who waited eight months for paraquat lawyers to sweep empty claims from her court, grabbed a judicial broom on Jan. 22 and started the job herself.
Circle K alleges improper service in discrimination suit
EAST ST. LOUIS - Serving a lawsuit on an assistant manager at Circle K on North Belt West shouldn’t count as proper process, Circle K argued at U.S. district court on Jan. 22.
2024 Clean Energy in North Carolina CLE on January 31
This all-day continuing legal education program (CLE) will provide its attendees with legal and regulatory education on the ongoing transition to a cleaner energy mix and the related legal elements.
Woman sues insurer after child was hit by car
EDWARDSVILLE - An insurer is being sued for denying an underinsured motorist claim after a child was struck by a vehicle while riding a hoverboard.
Urology of St. Louis claims healthcare systems breached contract
EDWARDSVILLE - Urology of St. Louis claims it has not received full payment for services after the service agreements were sold to new healthcare systems.
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Amy Sholar To Fifth District Appellate Court
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the assignment of Third Circuit Judge Amy Sholar to the Fifth District Appellate Court. Judge Sholar is being assigned to fill a newly created judicial seat in the Fifth Appellate District.
Woman alleges artificial fire log fell on her at Schnucks
A woman claims she was injured when an artificial fire log fell on her at the Granite City Schnucks.
Pedestrian alleges dog attacked her without provocation, resulting in injuries
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing the owners of a dog she claims attacked her without provocation.