Daily Archives: November 27, 2012

Designer of haunted house denies allegations in suit over injuries

A defendant in a personal injury suit against an Alton haunted house attraction is denying negligence. Dennis Sharp denies plaintiff Terry Gansz is entitled to judgment against him in the lawsuit Gansz filed for his daughter who was allegedly injured … Read More »

Madison County

Lopinot continues trial in case against Big Dog Treestand

St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot continued a trial Tuesday in a man’s lawsuit against the maker and seller of a hunting tree stand. “That’ll be the order, to continue the case,” Lopinot told attorneys before jurors were brought … Read More »

St. Clair County

Illinois Supreme Court creates advisory board on probation policy; 20th Judicial Circuit director Buettner to serve on board

The Illinois Supreme Court has created an advisory board to focus on probation, an aspect of the state’s justice system that’s seen significant budget cuts in recent years. In an order filed Monday, the justices appointed 15 probation officials, including … Read More »

Ill. Supreme Court, News

Couple sued by HSBC Mortgage over unpaid loan

A St. Clair County couple is accused of not making payments on a mortgage of more than $62,000. HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. filed a lawsuit against Mike and Jeanne Shindler Nov. 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court. The Shindlers … Read More »

Breach of Contract , News, St. Clair County

Belleville dog owners fight lawsuit over alleged attack

Dog owners being sued by a Granite City man are fighting back in St. Clair County Circuit Court. According to a lawsuit filed on Sept. 25, plaintiff Leslie Whittington Jr. visited a barbecue hosted by defendants Christopher D. and Nicole … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Suit claims couple rear-ended on I-255 by racing driver

A Belleville couple claims their car was rear-ended by another driver who was racing on I-255. James B. and Suzanne R. Kugler filed a lawsuit against Daren Mantz Oct. 29 in St. Clair County Circuit Court. The Kuglers say they … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

HSBC Mortgage sues St. Clair County man

A St. Clair County man is accused of defaulting on more than $52,000 in mortgage debt. HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. filed a lawsuit against Patrick Simmons Nov. 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court. According to the complaint, Simmons entered … Read More »

Breach of Contract , News, St. Clair County

Belleville man sues shooter over ESL attack

A Belleville man says he was shot in the stomach and leg by a drunk man in East St. Louis. Larry Miller filed a lawsuit Oct. 30 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against James Cherry. Miller says he was … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County