Daily Archives: February 5, 2013

Madison County Treasurer Prenzler comments on Bathon plea

February 5, 2013 6:09 PM
By Ann Maher

Madison County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler reacted to today’s announcement that former Treasurer Fred Bathon had pled guilty to charges of price fixing property tax sales by issuing the following statement: “I was made aware of an investigation by federal authorities … Read More »

Criminal Law, Federal Court, Madison County, News

ARDC: Peel should be disbarred for “egregious and disguisting” misconduct

February 5, 2013 5:05 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

A hearing board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has recommended disbarment for a former Madison County class attorney. In a report filed Friday, the hearing board found that Gary Evan Peel “committed criminal acts that reflected … Read More »

Attorneys, Madison County

Bathon pleads guilty to price fixing Madison County tax sales

February 5, 2013 5:00 PM
By Ann Maher

Former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon, 58, pled guilty today in federal court to violating the Sherman Antitrust Act. He was convicted of structuring Madison County property tax sales in a way that increased prices and rewarded campaign contributors. According to a release … Read More »

Criminal Law, Federal Court, News

Deer stand owners claim plaintiff fails to state cause of action

February 5, 2013 11:42 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

The defendant owners of a deer stand are fighting a personal injury lawsuit that blames them for the stand collapsing. Plaintiff Norman R. Schneider claims he was positioned in a deer stand on property owned by defendants Jeffrey P. Fay and … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

City of Highland sued over alleged failure to entice business

February 5, 2013 8:17 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A manufacturing company claims it has lost contracts because of the city of Highland’s alleged failure to fulfill its end of a bargain designed to entice business to its town. Neste Manufacturing filed a lawsuit Jan. 29 in Madison County … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Pedestrian struck in Quik Trip parking lot sues

February 5, 2013 8:12 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck him as he attempted to walk across a parking lot. Adam Bauer claims he was walking on the grounds of Quik Trip in Granite City on Sept. 14, … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Granite City storage shed fire is subject of suit

February 5, 2013 8:10 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A Granite City man has filed suit against the man who he claims caused a fire at his storage shed. Melvin Perkins claims he owned the shed at 1707 Delmar Avenue in Granite City. He used the shed to store … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Edwardsville woman sues over rear-end accident

February 5, 2013 8:08 AM
By Kelly Holleran

An Edwardsville woman claims she sustained back, neck and shoulder injuries after a driver rear-ended her vehicle. Marcia and George Slifka filed a lawsuit Jan. 28 in Madison County Circuit Court against Peter Horeheld. In their complaint, the Slifkas allege … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Attorney’s lawsuit against State Farm settles

February 5, 2013 8:05 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla on Feb. 1 dismissed a lawsuit filed by an attorney against his insurance company for the alleged failure to pay for hail damage to his St. Louis home. Attorney Michael Reda filed the lawsuit … Read More »

Insurance, Madison County, News

Case against former Recorder Rice dismissed

February 5, 2013 7:58 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge dismissed a lawsuit brought against former Madison County Recorder of Deeds Matt Rice. County employee Casey Hutson sued Rice last August, claiming she was fired for allegedly supporting his political rival. The suit claimed … Read More »

Madison County, News, Retaliatory Discharge