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Jon Beetem

May 31, 2011

Judge invalidates firefighter residency law

A Cole County circuit judge threw out a state law allowing St. Louis firefighters to live outside of the city limits.

Oct 4, 2009

Kidney damage claims awarded against doctor

A Cole County jury awarded $1.02 million to a patient who alleged he sustained severe kidney damage after his doctor failed to inform him of abnormal blood test results and failed to have him repeat the tests or seek treatment from a specialist. But the jury assessed 55 percent fault to the patient, who allegedly […]

Jun 29, 2009

Judge halts ALJ firings for 15 days

Three administrative law judges contesting their dismissals will get at least a couple more weeks to continue at their posts. Jon Beetem, a Cole County associate circuit judge, issued a temporary restraining order against a bid by the state to lay off three administrative law judges. Without such an order, the three men – Henry […]

Jun 29, 2009

Fired ALJs to keep their jobs for now

Three administrative law judges contesting their dismissals will get at least a couple more weeks to continue at their posts. Jon Beetem, a Cole County circuit judge, has issued a temporary restraining order against the state in its bid to lay off three administrative law judges. Without such an order, the three men - Henry Herschel, Matthe[...]

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