Daily Archives: March 7, 2013

Lawmakers hear testimony on Kay’s asbestos ‘double-dipping’ bill

March 7, 2013 1:35 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

There might not have been a vote, but lawmakers heard testimony this week over legislation aimed at preventing “double-dipping” by asbestos claimants. Sponsored by Rep. Dwight Kay, R-Glen Carbon, House Bill 153 would require plaintiffs seeking compensation for their asbestos-related … Read More »

Asbestos

St. Clair foreclosures Feb. 19-26

March 7, 2013 12:29 PM
By Sarah Powers

February 19, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank V. Joshua Arter, $129,516.56, 9858 Old Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights. 13-CH-164 The Bank of New York Mellon V. Max E. Lindemann, Debra A. Lindemann, $48,541.64, 1322 Union Avenue, Belleville. 13-CH-166 Urban Financial Group V. … Read More »

Foreclosures, St. Clair County

Lawsuit filed over multi-car crash

March 7, 2013 12:24 PM
By Andrea Dearden

An East St. Louis man says he was hurt when he was rear-ended in a multi-car crash on I-55. Larry McCoy filed a lawsuit Feb. 5 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Larry Dale Ripley, Sonya C. Murdock and … Read More »

News, St. Clair County

St. Clair real estate Feb. 25-March 1

March 7, 2013 12:19 PM
By Sarah Powers

February 25, 2013 Belleville $177,000- 2436 Heather Hill Court- Fannie Mae to Michael V. Marasoia and Yvette A. Marasoia $54,400- 128 N. Virginia Ave.- Community Bank of Trenton to Justin Johnson $70,000- 3101 S. Belt West- Citizens Community Bank to … Read More »

Real Estate, St. Clair County

Madison County real estate Feb. 25-March 1

March 7, 2013 12:18 PM
By Sarah Powers

February 25, 2013 Alton $85,900- 269 Herbert Street- Joseph and Dawn Shaw to Andrew Maynor and Ashley Maynor $30,000- 242 Alben Street- Common Cents Homes to Joseph and Dawn Shaw $17,500- 811 Maurice St.- Deutsche Bank to John Bidnerbost $70,000- … Read More »

Madison County, Real Estate

Madison County foreclosures Feb. 25-Feb. 28

March 7, 2013 12:15 PM
By Sarah Powers

February 25, 2013 PHH Mortgage Corporation V. Craig Miller, $141,781.65, 210 Jordan Road, Troy. 13-CH-181 JPMorgan Chase Bank V. Kip A. Campbell, Amanda R. Campbell, $46,834.99, 2614 Iowa Street, Granite City. 13-CH-182 Ocwen Loan Servicing V. Steven G. Wikner, $41,836.01, … Read More »

Foreclosures, Madison County

Keefe steps down, SLU names former Missouri justice as new dean

March 7, 2013 12:04 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

Days after stepping down as interim dean at St. Louis University School of Law, Belleville attorney Tom Keefe said he feels “like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders.” “Am I happy to be finished? I’m … Read More »

Features, Madison County, Metro-East Business, News

April hearing set in Lakin sexual abuse case

March 7, 2013 12:01 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

St. Clair County Associate Judge Heinz Rudolph has set an April 29 hearing in a civil lawsuit against former Madison County attorney Lowell Thomas Lakin. The suit, originally filed under seal in Madison County, accuses Lakin of child sexual abuse. … Read More »

News, St. Clair County

Med-Mal trial reset for June in case against Belleville neurologist

March 7, 2013 11:11 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot is set to preside over a medical malpractice trial involving a Belleville neurologist beginning June 3. Plaintiff Lisa Quick sued Dr. Stephen Burger, May 25, 2011, claiming he failed to recognize a growing … Read More »

Madison County

Wrong prescription alleged in wrongful death suit

March 7, 2013 10:39 AM
By Andrea Dearden

A doctor at a Belleville medical center is accused of improperly prescribing a pain medication that caused the death of one of his patients. Nanette Stein, as daughter and special administrator of the estate of Lena Williams, filed a lawsuit … Read More »

News, St. Clair County, Wrongful Death