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Maag argues self incrimination claims support partial summary judgment in gun ban challenge
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag supports his motion for partial summary judgment in one of four consolidated gun ban lawsuits filed in the Southern District of Illinois, arguing that the registration requirement violates gun owners’ Constitutional privilege against self-incrimination.
Rosenstengel grants default judgment in suit over broadcast of boxing match
EAST ST. LOUIS - Khalilah Liddell owes $14,445.15 to Joe Hand Promotions for showing a boxing match at Teddy’s bar in Cahokia Heights without a license, Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ruled on Feb. 13.
Prenzler addresses Edwardsville High School's proposed "all gender" bathrooms
Parents of young people in Edwardsville District 7 should be aware of plans to remove two traditional “single sex” bathrooms at Edwardsville High School – to be replaced with one “all gender” bathroom – to be used by both boys and girls – with 22 toilets, but no urinals.
Chicago criminals out on probation/parole/pretrial release continue violence in 2024
One thing Chicagoans can’t help but notice when scrolling through news feeds: the number of violent crimes committed by defendants while they were out either on parole, probation or awaiting trial.
Woman sues over fall at Anderson Hospital
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she fell while in the restroom area at Anderson Hospital.
Home buyer alleges fraud scheme after receiving eviction notice despite making payments
EDWARDSVILLE - A home buyer claims she was served an eviction notice despite making payments on the property due to an alleged fraudulent scheme.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Action to Keep Toxic Metals Out of Baby Food
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to protect babies and young children nationwide from lead and other toxic metals in baby food.
Suit alleges construction company left home in disrepair
EDWARDSVILLE - Homeowners claim a home renovation company left their home in disrepair by failing to properly install flooring.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims he was injured when he slipped and fell on liquid while shopping at Walmart.
Suit: Florida lender chartered under Wisconsin tribal law charges 712% interest and isn't tribe member
EAST ST. LOUIS - Katherine Schnefke of Edwardsville, who last year settled a claim that online lender First Loan charged 777% interest, filed another claim last week that online lender Avail Blue charged 712%.
Another paraquat plaintiff selected for deposition dismisses claims
EAST ST. LOUIS - Another plaintiff in national litigation of claims that weed killer paraquat causes Parkinson’s disease closed a case rather than testify about it.
Madison County real estate Nov. 27 - Dec. 1
An Edwardsville property sold for nearly $700,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 27 - Dec. 1.
St. Clair County real estate Oct. 2-6
A Belleville property sold for more than $2 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Oct. 2-6.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 20-23
Madison County Circuit Judges Smith and Ruth have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Feb. 20-23.
Rosenstengel partially denies summary judgment in Chester Mental Health employee's suit alleging failure to accommodate disabilities
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chester Mental Health Center admissions and discharge coordinator Angela Kongeal deserves trial on claims that her employers didn’t accommodate her disabilities, Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ruled on Feb. 12.
Madison County Central Committee denounces anonymous political advertisements
The Madison County Central Committee passed a resolution denouncing anonymous political mailers, which Madison County Republican Chairman Ray Wesley called both illegal and unethical.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Ninth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Ninth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Chad M. Long as associate judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Thompson Coburn Named a Top 200 Law Firm by Leopard Solutions
Thompson Coburn has ranked among the top 200 law firms in the 2023 Leopard Law Firm Index by legal intelligence provider Leopard Solutions.
Woman files suit over will dispute
BELLEVILLE - A woman claims she was wrongfully named a niece in her father's will, preventing her from collecting her inheritance.
Patient sues over alleged allergic reaction to medication
BELLEVILLE - A patient claims he suffered an allergic reaction to his medication, which allegedly resulted in a heart attack.