Daily Archives: November 15, 2012

Peel asks judge for discovery and counsel in effort to change prison sentence

November 15, 2012 2:49 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

Gary Evan Peel, a former Madison County class action attorney, has asked a federal judge to pursue discovery in relation to his March motion to vacate, set aside or correct his prison sentence. Because he is incarcerated in Kentucky, Peel … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Protective order agreed upon in suit against Wal-Mart

November 15, 2012 1:59 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Both sides in a lawsuit against Wal-Mart requested a protective order pertaining to human resources documents, business information, financial records of the parties and compensation of Wal-Mart personnel. Rachel Madden sued the Glen Carbon store and her former supervisors in … Read More »

Madison County, News, Retaliatory Discharge

Judicial candidates use social media to thank supporters

November 15, 2012 1:17 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

After utilizing Facebook throughout the election cycle, several area judicial candidates signed on to the social media site last week to send out a few final campaign messages. Regardless of whether they won or lost, the majority of candidates posted … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, News

Passenger sues drivers involved in Troy Road accident

November 15, 2012 12:45 PM
By Andrea Dearden

A Madison County man says he was hurt when the car he was riding in crashed into another car that allegedly turned in front of it. Preston J. Kueper filed a lawsuit Nov. 1 in Madison County Circuit Court against … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Parking lot accident at SWIC leads to suit

November 15, 2012 12:36 PM
By Andrea Dearden

A St. Clair County woman says she was rear-ended while driving on the campus of Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville. Stephanie Lightcap filed a lawsuit against Jodi Patterson Oct. 18 in St. Clair County Circuit Court. Lightcap says she was … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Washington Park accident leaves two women injured, suit says

November 15, 2012 12:34 PM
By Andrea Dearden

Two St. Clair County women say they were hurt when another driver ran a red light in Washington Park and crashed into them. Sharon and Elaine Reed filed a lawsuit against Dontay Moore Oct. 17 in St. Clair County Circuit … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Family smashed between two semis sues drivers, trucking company

November 15, 2012 12:27 PM
By Andrea Dearden

A Collinsville family is suing two drivers and a Madison County trucking company after the car they were riding in was allegedly smashed between two semi-trucks. Carrie L., John G. and Adam L. Baker filed a lawsuit Oct. 16 in … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Waste Management sued over Granite City collision

November 15, 2012 12:24 PM
By Andrea Dearden

A Madison County woman says she was hurt when her car was hit by a trash truck while she was driving in Granite City. Mary Ann Minner filed a lawsuit Oct. 31 in Madison County Circuit Court against Warren D. … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Driver failed to avoid overturned truck on I-270, passenger claims

November 15, 2012 12:19 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A woman claims she sustained severe injuries to her neck, back, right arm and elbow after the vehicle in which she rode struck stopped traffic on the interstate. Eliza T. Henson filed a lawsuit Oct. 29 in Madison County Circuit … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Accident on Fosterburg in Alton leads to suit

November 15, 2012 12:13 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A woman claims she sustained neck, chest, back, shoulder and wrist injuries after a driver struck the back of her vehicle when she slowed for a turning car in front of her. Lena Stockard filed a lawsuit Oct. 30 in … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury