News from June 2016
American Family Insurance alleges couple filed unlawful claim
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Wisconsin insurance company is suing a Belle Rive couple, alleging an unlawful claim for insurance benefits.
Driver files suit over alleged injuries from Highway 50 accident
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured in an accident on Highway 50.
Class action filed against hair care company over use of natural labeling
BELLEVILLE – A Monroe County woman alleges a hair care company falsely advertises its products as natural.
Driver claims he was injured in Fairview Heights accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A man claims he was injured when another driver struck his vehicle in an accident in Fairview Heights.
Madison County tax cut supporters could close the gap following petition circulator testimony
If the testimony of petition circulator Kim Thomas holds up, tax cut supporters would close a gap of 19 between the necessary number of signatures, 8,024, and those the board confirmed, 8,005.
Couple accuses two motorists in chain reaction crash of negligence
A couple is suing two motorists, alleging their negligence caused a chain reaction crash that resulted in injuries.
Resident accuses Cahokia of violating civil rights
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois woman is suing Cahokia, alleging the municipality violated her civil rights when it arrested her and towed her car.
Mother blames medical providers for daughter's injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother is suing Jersey County medical providers, alleging negligence in causing permanent injuries to her newborn daughter.
Consumer says sauce manufacturer's 'natural' claim is false
Becca Stroh filed a complaint on behalf of all other similarly situated citizens of Illinois on June 15, in the Madison County Circuit Court against Kruse Management Group, Inc. d/b/a Bella's alleging that the sauce manufacturer violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
Widower blames motorist for wife's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County widower is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence led to a car crash that killed the plaintiff's wife.
Analysis: Local tax bills would likely double if pension debt were satisfied
Two hundred twenty local governments in Madison County spent a collective $1.047 billion last year, or 21 percent of the county’s equalized assessed valuation (EAV), what the assessor says all real estate in the county is worth.
Weight loss program provider accuses Granite City business of breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A weight loss program provider is suing a Granite City business, alleging it failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a license agreement.
Customer alleges lounge owners' negligence led to injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer is suing the owners of a Staunton bar, alleging they were negligent in preventing injuries to the plaintiff from another patron.
Hammermill operator accuses Vermeer companies of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A hammermill operator is suing a group of Vermeer companies, alleging a grinder's deflector shield was poorly designed, leading to injuries.
Appellate Lawyers Association proposes Illinois Supreme Court rule changes to expedite appeals
The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hear comments July 8 at a public hearing on three proposals, including one submitted by the Appellate Lawyers Association (ALA) that would make changes to a Supreme Court rule dealing with interlocutory rights to authorize the filing of supporting records instead of full records on appeal.
Property tax cut proposal: Clerk's review of thousands of signatures results in 1,900 potential strikes
Objectors trying to prevent a property tax cut referendum from getting on the November ballot are bolstered by a finding of the Madison County Clerk's office indicating their petition challenge could be successful by a margin of 19 signatures, or 0.2 percent.
Suit claims breast implants have repeatedly migrated
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple's lawsuit against Hania B. Bednarski, D.O. and Hania B. Bednarski, D.O., S.C. doing business as Serenity Surgery, alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Driver claims accident report was falsified
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing the Richland County (Illinois) Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Andrew R. Hires, Deputy Scott McPeak and Richland County, citing alleged violation of civil rights.
Pedestrian claims insurer breached duty
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of duty.
Man claims racial discrimination by former employer
EDWARDSVILLE — An African-American man is suing Customized Distribution Services Inc. and Bill Marsh, former employers, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.