News from February 2016
Madison County civil docket Feb. 29-March 4
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Ruth, Crowder and Matoesian have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Feb. 29-March 4
$1.06M settlement reached in tractor-trailer crash near Edwardsville
Attorney Troy Walton of Walton, Telken, Foster in Edwardsville recently announced a $1,060,000 settlement with a South Carolina-based trucking company and J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., following a tractor-trailer crash.
Policy analyst: Illinois could learn from Wisconsin's workers' compensation reform proposals
While the budget debate drags on in Illinois, and structural reforms to state systems remain sticking points to progress, neighboring Wisconsin is poised to pass workers' compensation reform during its spring legislative session.
Steven Wallace joins HeplerBroom
Attorney Steven Wallace has joined HeplerBroom’s banking and financial services team in its Edwardsville office.
Sandberg Phoenix partner joins mediation panel at USA&M
Attorney Stephen M. Strum, partner with Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, has joined the mediation panel at United States Arbitration & Mediation, USA&M, in St. Louis.
Madison County facing another lawsuit; Former State's Attorney employee claims retaliation
BENTON – Madison County state’s attorney Tom Gibbons retaliated against an employee who won a suit to keep his job, according to a new suit at U.S.
Keystone Pipeline defendants say woman’s estate cannot collect economic damages in farmland dispute
Several defendants associated with the Keystone Pipeline argue that a landowner cannot collect economic damages in her complaint alleging her farmland yields fewer crops after pipeline work was done on her property.
City of Belleville says its vehicle redemption fee is reasonable
The City of Belleville says its vehicle redemption fee is “valid and reasonable” in a man’s lawsuit alleging he had to pay an “excessive” fee following an arrest.
Durkin: Impasse can be broken, work comp system a start
SPRINGFIELD — House Minority Leader Jim Durkin on Monday suggested the workers’ compensation system might be the point where Republicans and Democrats get together and start breaking the months-long impasse that has left Illinois without a budget.
Bank and appraisal company say property owners make insufficient conspiracy claims
A bank and appraisal firm argue that several St. Clair County residents made insufficient claims of conspiracy after their property values allegedly plummeted.
Meyer Honda in O’Fallon seeks to dismiss woman’s lawsuit over air conditioning repairs
An O’Fallon car dealer claims a woman’s consumer fraud lawsuit is insufficient and untimely.
Throw the penalty flag on St. Clair County judges
The actions of these judges simply underscores why St. Clair County and neighboring Madison County continue to be ranked among the worst court jurisdictions in the country.
ICJL: Judges are violating law's intent by seeking reelection over retention
Illinois Civil Justice League President John Pastuovic believes the three St. Clair County judges who are seeking election over retention are "clearly violating" the intent of state law.
Man seeks $2 million over alleged injury while working aboard vessel
BENTON – A Missouri man is suing over injuries he allegedly experienced while working aboard a vessel in the Ohio and Cumberland rivers.
Suit claims workplace exposure to chemicals led to husband's illness and death
BELLEVILLE – The personal representative of the estate of a deceased railroad worker is suing over his death that was allegedly caused by his working conditions.
Allegedly injured at work, locomotive engineer seeks damages against CSX
BENTON – A locomotive engineer is suing over injuries he purportedly suffered while on the job.
Former rail worker alleges he was terminated due to his age
EDWARDSVILLE – A rail worker is suing over an alleged wrongful termination from his job.
Class-action status sought in suit against Just For Men
BENTON – A consumer is seeking class-action status in a suit over injuries allegedly resulting from the use of a male hair care product.
Driver accused of negligence after South Bluff Road accident
EDWARDSVILLE – The driver and passenger in a vehicle are suing over injuries they allege they suffered when their vehicle was rear-ended.
Driver sues over alleged injuries after Alton accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A female motorist is suing over injuries she allegedly sustained as the result of an automobile accident.