News from November 2015
Woman sues over husband's asbestos exposure
A Madison County woman is suing over chemicals her former husband worked with that she says caused his premature death. Joan Green, on behalf of the estate of Thomas Green filed the suit Nov. 3 in Madison County District Court against 3M Company, Apex Oil Company, Clark Oil & Refining Company, Premcor Refining Group, Radiator Specialty Company, Safety-Kleen Corporation, Safety-Kleen Systems, Turtle Wax Inc., and U.S.
Passenger alleges injuries from rear-end collision
A Granite City man is suing over injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Justin Valenzuela filed the suit Nov. 6 in Madison County Circuit Court against Oddriea Bazzell. On Jan. 12, 2015, the suit claims, the plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended by defendant Bazzell.
St. Clair County foreclosures Oct. 30 and Nov. 5
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Freeburg, St. Libory and Swansea.
Madison County foreclosures Nov. 6-12
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Granite City and Troy.
Gateway Foundation seeks to dismiss suit alleging medication left patient impotent
Gateway Foundation seeks to dismiss a man’s lawsuit alleging he was prescribed a drug that left him impotent.
Washington Park bar claims employee acted in self-defense in assault suit
A Washington Park bar claims one of its employees was acting in self-defense after a patron attempted to attack him with a knife. Patron Tom Hornbeak filed a lawsuit on Aug. 10 against STMP Entertainment, doing business as Blondies, and employee Danny McNatt. Hornbeak claims he was at Blondies on June 23, 2014, when McNatt allegedly punched him in the fact, causing him to suffer facial fractures.
Belleville nursing home denies liability in wrongful death suit
A Belleville nursing home denies liability in a wrongful death suit alleging neglect led to a patient’s death. Wilbur Meyer Jr., executor of the estate of Dolores Ervin, filed a lawsuit on July 16 against Protestant Memorial Medical Center, doing business as Memorial Care Center, alleging negligence under the Nursing Home Care Act. According to the complaint, the decedent suffered a hip fracture on June 9, 2013.
St. Louis University removes medical malpractice suit to federal court
St. Louis University removed a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging screws were improperly placed and breached the spinal canal.
Chiropractor denies liability in patient’s suit alleging stroke
A chiropractor sued for allegedly causing a patient to suffer a stroke denies liability and claims the alleged injuries were caused by a third party.
Madison County civil docket Nov. 30-Dec. 4
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Ruth, Matoesian and Crowder have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Nov. 30-Dec. 4
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 2 and Dec. 4 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Nov. 30
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Nov. 30 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
HeplerBroom included in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 'Best Law Firms' rankings
U.S. News & Best Lawyers has included HeplerBroom in both the metropolitan and national rankings of its 2016 “Best Law Firms.”
Madison County real estate Nov. 3-6
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, Roxana, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 6-12
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, New Athens, New Baden, O’Fallon, Rauscher, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
The only rule of engagement will be victory
When we go back to the Middle East, it must be with overwhelming military force. The only rule of engagement will be victory. It is time America puts the fear of God in those barbarian cowards who hide among the civilian population and expect that will shield them and their heinous acts from American justice.
Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but losses continue in manufacturing
New federal jobs data reveal Illinois gained 14,100 jobs overall during October, but lost 1,900 manufacturing jobs during this time.
Meghan Kane joins HeplerBroom as associate
Meghan C. Kane has joined HeplerBroom in its Edwardsville office as an associate attorney. Kane focuses her practice on complex business litigation matters, including toxic torts.
Five new shareholders named at Sandberg Phoenix
Five members of Sandberg Phoenix, who formerly served as associates or counsels with the firm, assumed their new roles as shareholders on Nov. 1: Thomas Addis, a member of the Business Practice Group.
Illinois' decreased lottery ticket sales impact small businesses in border communities
Small businesses in Illinois are also falling victim to the state’s budget impasse affecting lottery winners. Since announcing in August that prizes over $600 would not be paid immediately due to state budget problems, the Illinois lottery has seen a significant decrease in ticket sales in subsequent months.