News from May 2016
Former deputy sues sheriff, county over alleged retaliation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former deputy is suing Randolph County, Illinois and the county's sheriff, Shannon Wolff, citing alleged retaliation and violation of civil rights.
Motorist sues trucking company and its owner/driver
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing Abraham A. Wiser and Wiser Trucking Inc., a trucking company and its owner/driver, alleging negligence and claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims age discrimination by former employer
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing William M. Bedell Achievement and Resource Center and Rosejean Carter, former employers, citing alleged age discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Couple sue over actions of authorities
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple are suing police Sgt. David Davis and The Village of South Roxana, citing alleged abuse, excessive force and other counts.
Woman says other driver responsible in collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing David King and Acceptance Auto Insurance, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist cites negligence in collision with truck
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing Kris Cairns and Bad Boy Trucking LLC, truck driver and employer, citing negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Estate administrator accuses jail officials of wrongful death
EAST ST. LOUIS — An estate administrator is suing jail officials, citing alleged failure to protect, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, violation of civil rights and wrongful death.
Woman says hip replacement was faulty
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing Zimmer Biomet, formerly known as Biomet, Inc. a Delaware-headquartered medical-device maker, citing alleged design defect and negligence.
New domestic violence court aims to reduce offense and help victims
EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Circuit Court will open a Domestic Violence Accountability Court on June 1 — the second such program in the state.
Legislators need to recognize strong public support and move on property tax freeze, advocate says
SPRINGFIELD – A bill to freeze property taxes likely won't pass in the waning days of this legislative session, but a reform advocate believes that eventually some measure will pass.
Watchdog says GOP lawmakers will call for Mautino's resignation
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is currently facing a federal investigation after questions arose over his campaign spending during his 24-year tenure as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Illinois tax payers cannot afford state public sector pay, Illinois Policy Institute says
Illinois state public sector pay is outpacing salaries in the private sector, in large part because of union representation, Ted Dabrowski, vice president of policy at the Illinois Policy Institute, said. The median salary for a worker represented by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) increased more than 40 percent from 2005 to 2014, to more than $62,800 in that last year.
The most unbalanced budget in state history
There is only one way to change the way Illinois state legislature operates: change out Illinois state legislators.
Woman says motorist ran red light
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a driver, alleging negligence and reckless conduct and claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman blame motorist for high-speed crash
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a motorist for allegedly slamming into her vehicle while making an illegal turn, citing negligence.
Pit bull owners accused of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing four people, alleging negligence in connection with a dog attack.
First Clover Leaf stockholders claim $90 million deal is inadequate; Class action filed in Madison County
Stockholders of Edwardsville-based First Clover Leaf Bank have filed a proposed class action against the company's board of directors over their recent decision to be acquired by Mattoon-based First Mid-Illinois.
Ford's personal jurisdiction appeal in Madison County asbestos case will go to Fifth District; Supreme Court orders it so
The Fifth District Appellate Court has been ordered to hear Ford Motor Co.'s appeal on whether Madison County has personal jurisdiction over the Michigan-based auto maker in an asbestos case brought by Florida plaintiffs.
Motorist says negligence led to collision that caused injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver, claiming that negligence led to a collision that caused injuries.
Bicyclist says sidewalk defect led to injuries
A bicyclist is suing the Village of Glen Carbon claiming injuries from riding on a sidewalk.