Daily Archives: January 17, 2013

ARDC files complaint against Granite City attorney

The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has lodged a complaint against a Granite City attorney. Filed last month, the five-count complaint accuses Alexander Marion Wilson of making false bankruptcy filings in five separate cases. The ARDC complaint asserts … Read More »

Attorneys, Features, Madison County

Political newcomer fighting to face Dunstan in Jarvis Township race; Simmons to represent Dunstan’s rival

Troy resident Keith Melton is challenging a recent decision by a panel of Jarvis Township officials that knocked him off the ballot for the April 9 election of Township Supervisor. Melton said he filed nomination papers in December seeking to … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

Tracy files venue reform bill in Illinois General Assembly

A measure that intends to put an end to forum shopping has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly. House Bill 138 would amend the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure to provide for the dismissal of lawsuits for lack of … Read More »

Features, Tort Reform

Illinois American Water sued over man’s slip on icy patch

A man has filed suit against Illinois American Water Company, alleging he tripped on a frozen patch of ice that had accumulated in front of his garage door after the water company failed to fix a leaking pipe. Jack W. … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Trooper’s widow sues Dot Foods, tractor trailer driver

The widow of an Illinois state trooper is seeking damages from the tractor trailer driver who she claims killed her 32-year-old husband while he was on duty. Sarah Deatherage filed a lawsuit Jan. 9 in Madison County Circuit Court against … Read More »

Madison County, News, Wrongful Death

Plumbing contractor claims he was hurt during safety demonstration

A plumbing contractor says he was hurt during a safety demonstration at a Wood River refinery. Brian Eisenhauer filed a lawsuit Jan.9 in Madison County Circuit Court against Martha Fisher, URS Corporation and ConocoPhillips Company. According to the complaint, Eisenhauer … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Eden Village of Edwardsville sued over resident’s broken hip

An Edwardsville retirement home is accused of negligence after a resident allegedly fell and broke her hip. Tom Bass, as executor of the estate of Gladys Bass, filed a lawsuit against Eden Retirement Center Inc. on Jan. 10 in Madison … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Rosewood Care Center of Alton sued over resident’s fall

Daniel E. Hayes, as independent administrator of the estate of Donna J. Hayes, filed a lawsuit Jan. 3 in Madison County Circuit Court against Bravo Care of Alton Inc., doing business as Rosewood Care Center of Alton. According to the … Read More »

Issues, Madison County, News, Wrongful Death