Author Archives: Christina Stueve Hodges

Phone harassment case continued in Madison County; Plaintiff alleges perpetrator played ‘revolting human bodily functions’

Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge on April 23 continued a hearing that had been scheduled for April 24 in a man’s case against the Madison County resident who he claims called him multiple times a day, playing audio recordings … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Terra Properties fights woman’s lawsuit over altercation

A property manager company being sued over altercation-related injuries sustained by a tenant says the woman’s injuries, if any, pre-existed before the alleged incident. Michelle Waeckerle filed a lawsuit Feb. 4 in Madison County Circuit Court against Terra Properties, alleging … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Brady McAninch joins HeplerBroom as an associate

Brady McAninch has joined HeplerBroom LLC in the Edwardsville office as an associate attorney. McAninch received his Juris Doctorate, from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2011. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri.  He is … Read More »

Features, News

Heyl Royster finishes first in ISBA’s ‘Lawyers Feeding Illinois’ competition

By raising more than $12,800 and 2,547 pounds of food items, the firm Heyl Royster finished first in its category in the Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) recent “Lawyers Feeding Illinois” food and fundraising drive and competition. Heyl Royster, which has six offices in Illinois … Read More »

Features, Madison County, News

Defendants respond to class action lawsuit over Bathon’s tax sales

  A defendant in a class action suit involving tax sales conducted under former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon claims potential jurors are “prejudiced” due to “negative, one-sided media attention generated about tax buyers and defendants as it relates to the … Read More »

Class Action, Madison County, News

Continuance requested in personal injury trial against ESL church

A trial involving an East St. Louis woman’s case against the church where she fell may be continued after the attorney representing her requested a new trial date. Marcella McCorn filed suit in 2011 in St. Clair County Circuit Court … Read More »

Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Class action against Cahokia Mor for Less reaching preliminary settlement

St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot on April 15 announced the parties in an Illinois man’s proposed class action lawsuit have reached a preliminary settlement. Plaintiff Willie Hadley claims he cashed a check for $1,875 at defendant Maplewood Markets, … Read More »

Class Action, News, St. Clair County

East St. Louis church ordered to pay $3K for woman’s fall as congregants rushed to ‘receive the spirit’

St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot on April 9 signed an order approving settlement of a woman’s personal injury lawsuit against an East St. Louis church. Cheryl Jones filed a lawsuit in 2011 against Disciple Fellowship Christian Church claiming … Read More »

News, St. Clair County

Assault case against YMCA continues in Madison County

Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis on April 12 continued a hearing until June 7 in a family’s lawsuit against the Edwardsville YMCA and its director. According to court documents filed by the plaintiff attorney, the parties are discussing settlement. … Read More »

Madison County, News

Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club seeks medical records of plaintiff involved in accident

A Washington Park strip club is seeking medical records from a plaintiff who blames the establishment for over-serving the patron with whom she accompanied to the club. Cynthia Nicole Allen filed a lawsuit Jan. 16 in Madison County Circuit Court … Read More »

Madison County, News