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Friday, March 29, 2024

Federal Court

Plaintiffs seek MDL for claims that minors became addicted to video games

By Steve Korris |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Lawyers who claim in federal courts of Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas that video games damage young minds seek consolidation of their cases by the Judicial Panel on Multi District Litigation.
Reform

Judges challenge IL Tier 2 pension reforms, say law was approved and applied unconstitutionally

By Jonathan Bilyk |
If successful, the lawsuit could undo a key pension reform law, which many have credited with helping the state better balance its financially troubled pension systems. It also joins a growing list of challenges claiming lawmakers routinely approve controversial laws unconstitutionally
Federal Court

Meta Platforms to appeal arbitration denial in unfair competition suit

By Steve Korris |
Federal Court

Cahokia Heights disputes residents' claims about the sewer system's capacity

By Steve Korris |
EAST ST. LOUIS - Cahokia Heights claims residents suing for better sewers filled a brief about a possible consent decree with inaccuracies, misstatements, and misrepresentations.
From Cook County Record

S. IL federal judges rescind policies critics said discriminated vs white male lawyers

By Jonathan Bilyk |
In letters to their chief judge, the federal judges acknowledged the policies, which encouraged law firms to allow young lawyers, who are female or non-white, to argue cases at least created a perception of discrimination 
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Lawsuits

Madison homeowner alleges water damage due to faulty egress windows

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison homeowner claims the negligent installation of two egress windows allowed water to get into the basement.
Lawsuits

Motorist sued over fatal Godfrey crash

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A lawsuit alleges a motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in a Godfrey crash.
Lawsuits

Will dispute alleges inheritance reduced to $1,000

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims his inheritance was reduced from $500,000 to just $1,000 in a will dispute.
Lawsuits

Bicyclist alleges temporary sign negligently placed in pathway

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A bicyclist claims Stutz Excavating negligently placed a temporary sign near a Pontoon Beach sidewalk, causing him to crash.
Lawsuits

Truck mechanic sues over alleged wrongful termination

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A truck mechanic claims he was wrongfully terminated due to his age and/or perceived disability.
Lawsuits

Dental patient alleges permanent injuries during implant procedure

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A dental patient claims she suffered permanent injuries when a nerve was struck during an implant procedure.
Lawsuits

Truck driver alleges wrongful termination following work comp claim over Granite City crash

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A former truck driver for Hi-Tech STL Logistics claims he was wrongfully terminated after filing a work comp claim following a crash where another vehicle flipped through the air and landed on his truck.
Lawsuits

Handicapped woman sues over trip, fall at bingo hall

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A handicapped woman claims she tripped and fell on the sidewalk after playing bingo in Granite City.
Lawsuits

Century Brass worker allegedly crushed by molding machine

By Madison County Record |
BELLEVILLE - The wife of a man who suffered fatal injuries when he was crushed by a mold lifter is suing the manufacturers.

Madison homeowner alleges water damage due to faulty egress windows

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison homeowner claims the negligent installation of two egress windows allowed water to get into the basement.

Motorist sued over fatal Godfrey crash

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A lawsuit alleges a motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in a Godfrey crash.

Will dispute alleges inheritance reduced to $1,000

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims his inheritance was reduced from $500,000 to just $1,000 in a will dispute.

Truck mechanic sues over alleged wrongful termination

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A truck mechanic claims he was wrongfully terminated due to his age and/or perceived disability.

Suit alleges intoxicated driver caused fatal crash

By Madison County Record |
EDWARDSVILLE - A dram shop lawsuit was filed after an intoxicated motorist allegedly caused a fatal crash after downing a bottle of 1800 Tequila.

St. Clair County jurors reach $60 million verdict in trial against Mead Johnson; Reckitt ‘stands by the safety’ of its formula products

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A St. Clair County jury returned a $60 million verdict against Mead Johnson in the nation’s first trial on allegations that its Enfamil infant formula caused the death of a premature baby.

IL Supreme Court asked to hear cross-appeals on judge’s order declaring forum law unconstitutional

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County Associate Judge Ronald Foster’s order declaring Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s forum law is unconstitutional for plaintiffs residing or injured outside of Cook and Sangamon Counties has been appealed directly to the Illinois Supreme Court by both parties for separate reasons.

Gun advocates to seek no more than $1 in monetary damages if gun ban challenges succeed

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Gun shops, owners and advocates stipulated that they seek no more than $1 in monetary awards in their constitutional challenges to the so-called “assault weapons” ban, or the Protecting Illinois Communities Act (PICA).

Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions

Foster declares Pritzker's venue law unconstitutional, refuses to transfer firearm liability challenge to Sangamon County

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County Associate Judge Ronald J. Foster Jr. declared Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s forum law favoring Cook and Sangamon County is unconstitutional and denied Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s motion to transfer an Alton gun store’s constitutional challenge to both the venue law and the firearm liability law.

Elik sponsors bills supporting manufacturing in Illinois

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) in support of its legislative agenda, which advocates for measures that would strengthen manufacturing in Illinois by supporting students and families entering the workforce.

Madison, St. Clair Counties included on ATRA's 'Dishonorable Mentions' list in 'Hellholes' report

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison and St. Clair Counties were once again given a reprieve from the American Tort Reform Association’s (ATRA) “Judicial Hellholes” list.

Carruthers to preside over Madison County asbestos docket beginning Oct. 1

By Steve Korris |
ST. LOUIS - Associate judge Andrew Carruthers told asbestos lawyers on Sept. 20 that he will preside over Madison County’s asbestos docket as of Oct. 1.

St. Clair County collaborates with Monroe County to implement Children's First Foundation program

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
St. Clair County is collaborating with Monroe County to implement a Children’s First Foundation pilot program for a Neutral Exchange Center/Supervised Parenting Time Program.

Madison County real estate Nov. 27 - Dec. 1

By Andrew Thomas |

Meta Platforms to appeal arbitration denial in unfair competition suit

By Steve Korris |
BENTON - Meta Platforms posted notice on March 22 that it would appeal denial of arbitration for an unfair competition claim that 107.1 FM owner Metroplex Communications of Alton brought in U.S. district court.

Metro-East courts get reprieve from annual 'Hellhole' list; ATRA says issues have 'narrowed'

By The Madison County Record |
Madison and St. Clair County courts, which have been labeled "Judicial Hellholes" for much of the past two decades, got a bit of redemption last week from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA).

ARDC issues complaint against Duebbert over investigation resulting in exoneration of murder suspect

By The Madison County Record |
SPRINGFIELD – Attorney regulators filed a complaint against Ron Duebbert on May 5, over conduct that cost him his job as circuit judge.