News from August 2015
East St. Louis ordered to file supplemental brief supporting tort immunity defense
St. Clair County Associate Judge Randall Kelley ordered The City of East St. Louis to file a supplemental brief to determine if the Tort Immunity Act applies to a former police officer’s lawsuit alleging the city is withholding compensation for accumulated sick days.
Gold’s Gym removed slip and fall case to federal court
An O’Fallon Gold’s Gym removed a customer’s slip and fall lawsuit to federal court after it denied liability in the matter.
Madison County real estate Aug. 10-12
A list of recent real estate transactions for Madison County. Including Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, East Alton, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Hamel, Hartford, Highland, Madison, Maryville, Moro, Pontoon Beach, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 10-14
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O’Fallon, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 13-18
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Centreville and East St. Louis.
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 17-21
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, East Alton, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Highland Maryville, Moro, Troy and Wood River.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 1-4
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Crowder and Ruth have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Sept. 1-4.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 4
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m.on Sept. 4 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327. There are two cases scheduled on the docket.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 2
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 2 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville.
Man sues over accident-related injuries
A Madison County man is suing another driver over alleged injuries he sustained in an accident.
Proposed class action against Busch and Jones Dome concession stand operators will proceed in St. Louis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Against their wishes, lawyers who accuse concession stand operators at Busch Stadium and Edward Jones Dome of exploiting volunteers must pursue their suit in St. Louis.
Plaintiffs alleging property tax bid rigging conspiracy in St. Clair County seek treasurer's surety bonds
St. Clair County officials refuse to show surety bonds of treasurer Charles Suarez to a lawyer investigating his auctions of delinquent property taxes, according to a suit in circuit court. Aaron Weishaar of St. Louis seeks an order requiring the county to honor a request he filed under the Freedom of Information Act last fall. The suit languished in arbitration until this July 29, when associate judge Heinz Rudolf transferred it to the civil law docket. Weishaar represents property owners wh
State officials settle coal mine subsidence insurance class action
State officials who insure properties at risk of subsiding into coal mines settled a class action over premiums after Darrell Cates, spouse of appellate judge Judy Cates, withdrew as lead plaintiff. The Illinois Mine Insurance Subsidence Fund resolved the dispute in July, after Cates’s lawyers found substitute plaintiffs. Settlement documents gave credit to former St. Clair County circuit judge Lloyd Cueto for successful mediation.
Law firms need business development help
The practice of law in the service of the people is an honorable profession that comes with a great deal of responsibility.
Associate judge candidate is Army JAG and combat veteran
One of the 11 candidates being considered for five vacancies on the Third Judicial Circuit is uniquely qualified to serve as judge. But some of the qualities that make Sarah D. Smith, 39, stand out among the field are ones she does not want trumpeted in a way that makes her come across as boastful.
Illinois Senate's support of AFSCME arbitration bill cost unions $5.8 million
It’s no secret that government-worker unions are among the heavy-hitters in Illinois politics.
THEIR VIEW: Business development and marketing hot this year
Does your business development strategy consist of random lunches and occasional golf outings?
When did Planned Parenthood's use of feticide become acceptable?
Abortion produces strong feelings and opinions as to how to address it.
Bid rigging victims can pursue their case; County's petition to review class certification denied
MOUNT VERNON – Victims of bid rigging in the Madison County courthouse can pursue a class action, Fifth District appellate judges decided on Aug. 17. Justices Richard Goldenhersh and Bruce Stewart denied a petition from the county to review a class certification order from the county’s circuit court. Justice James Moore would have granted review. Clinton County Associate Judge William Becker, presiding in Madison County by special appointment, certified the class action in June. Plaintiffs c
ARDC: Chicago lawyer made millions in 'shakedown' scheme
A Chicago attorney who made millions pursuing copyright and computer hacking litigation on behalf of businesses purporting to hold the rights to pornographic videos is being accused of carrying out a shakedown scheme in courts around the country - and right here in St. Clair County. The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission...