News from February 2016
Air Force JAGs bring a wealth of experience to diverse practice of law
One of the questions I am often asked as a military lawyer is, “What do you do exactly?” In short, it’s very similar to civilian law practice, but there are also substantial differences, some of which are not well known outside of the military community.
Customer alleges she slipped and fell on Shop-N-Save's wet floor
BELLEVILLE – A customer is suing Shop-N-Save, alleging negligence for injuries she says she sustained while on the defendant's premises.
Government-worker pensions take away funding meant for students
Illinois’ growing pension costs – not the state budget gridlock – are taking away funding for essential government services, such as education.
Bar patron sues another customer over alleged assault
BELLEVILLE – A patron at a Belleville sports bar is suing another customer, alleging battery after he says the defendant assaulted him, causing injuries.
Mother, daughter sue home owner over collapsed ceiling
BELLEVILLE – A mother and daughter are suing the owner of their house, alleging negligence after a portion of the house's ceiling collapsed, causing injuries.
Driver, passengers blame another motorist for allegedly causing crash
BELLEVILLE – Four adults who were occupying a motor vehicle are suing another motorist, alleging negligence for injuries each says they sustained in a collision.
Weishaar files notice of appeal over Sangamon County ruling in favor of St. Clair County judges
A notice of appeal has been filed at the Fourth District Appellate Court seeking to challenge Sangamon County Associate Judge Esteban Sanchez's ruling that allows St. Clair County circuit judges John Baricevic, Robert LeChien and Robert Haida to remain on the March 15 Democratic primary ballot.
Democrat judges seeking election over retention receive 'recommended' ratings in ISBA poll; Republican contenders challenging them do not
Democrat candidates for circuit judge in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit meet acceptable requirements for office, according to evaluations released by the Illinois State Bar Association on Friday.
In sexual misconduct suit, state rep candidate said female student was responsible for relationship with teacher
URBANA – Legislative candidate Jim Acklin of Ogden countered a former student’s sexual misconduct suit against the school district he leads by blaming her.
Parents of teen injured in Edwardsville car accident seek damages from driver
EDWARDSVILLE – The parents of a teenage girl are suing over injuries she suffered in an automobile accident, alleging the driver of the vehicle she was riding in was negligent.
Civil court filings down in Illinois; Madison and St. Clair major civil filings are up
Civil court filings declined by approximately 25 percent in Illinois between 2010 and 2014, according to the Illinois Supreme Court's most recent annual report.
Customer alleges Wal-Mart's negligence caused her fall in store
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence for injuries she says she suffered when she tripped over a floor mat inside the defendant's O'Fallon store.
East St. Louis motorist blames another driver for accident, injuries
BELLEVILLE – An East St. Louis woman is suing an East St. Louis motorist, alleging negligence for injuries she says she suffered in an automobile accident.
Man sues Century Brass Works after falling on ice
BELLEVILLE – An Illinois man is suing a Belleville brass business, alleging negligence for injuries he says suffered when he slipped and fell walking in the defendant's parking lot.
Passenger blames two motorists following Edwardsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A passenger in a motor vehicle is suing two drivers, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received when two cars hit each other.
Letter carrier claims he was attacked by Collinsville couple's dogs
EDWARDSVILLE – A letter carrier is suing a Collinsville couple, alleging negligence after he says he was injured in an attack by the defendants' dogs.
Man sues following Collinsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County man is suing a Caseyville driver, alleging negligence over injuries he says received in an automobile accident.
Motorist blames another driver for allegedly causing Edwardsville accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence over injuries she says she sustained in an automobile accident.
Cities, towns seek greater power to act; But Municipal League effort may face tough road
SPRINGFIELD — In the midst of Illinois budget crisis, Illinois’ 1,300 cities, towns and villages are seeking greater freedom to act on their own.
Bar patron alleges Greg's Place caused her injuries in fight
EDWARDSVILLE – A patron is suing an Alton bar, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received from an altercation.