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Thursday, March 28, 2024

News from October 2016


Missouri man blames driver, vehicle owner for injuries

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing driver Robert L. Wilkinson and vehicle owner Addie Wilkinson, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.

Woman alleges injuries when stairwell handrail broke from wall

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing two people over allegations that she was injured when she fell on a stairway.

Bleyer denies involvement with Fair Courts Now; Bleyer: ‘Selection of judges should be based on qualifications and experience’

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Williamson County Circuit Judge Brad Bleyer said he was not involved in the Fair Courts Now attack ads organized to oppose Republican candidates for the Fifth District Appellate Court.

Moore responds to Fair Courts Now campaign; Hopes to maintain confidence in the courts

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
In response to the recent Fair Courts Now attack ad campaign, Justice James “Randy” Moore said he hopes to restore confidence and impartiality to the bench.

Luechtefeld and Meier: Vote for Moore and Barberis

By The Madison County Record |
Our court system is under attack again, in a repeat of the 2014 smear campaign that was waged against Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier.

No response from Democratic Fifth District Appellate Court candidates on Fair Courts Now campaign; 41 percent of Judge Weber’s contributions from same firms

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
It’s been two weeks since the Fair Courts Now committee was formed to run attack ads against Republican candidates for the Fifth District Appellate Court, and Democratic candidates have yet to provide a response to the negative campaign.

Marti Motors accused of negligence following crash

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A bus driver is suing motorist Anthony Carney and vehicle owner Marti Motors Inc., alleging negligence in connection with a collision.

Headwaters CM Services accused of improper termination

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A former employee is suing employer Headwaters CM Services LLC and supervisor Chris Basso, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts and wrongful termination.

Wal-Mart accused of unlawful sale of alcohol to intoxicated person

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in connection with a traffic collision, claiming the retail store operator unlawfully sold alcohol to an intoxicated person.

Motorist alleges injuries following rear-end collision

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist from St. Clair County is suing fellow driver Gregory Halliday, a Madison County resident, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.

Team Company accuses former managing consultants of breaching non-compete contract

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A staffing company is suing Tiffany Jarman and Jessica Vickery, former managing consultants, citing alleged breach of a non-compete contract.

CRST International, truck driver sued over Hamel collision

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A married couple's lawsuit against truck owner CRST International Inc. and driver Antoine Dortch alleges negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.

Former postal service employee alelges HIPAA violation

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A former U.S. Postal Service employee is suing Janelle Dietrich and Apex Physical Therapy, citing alleged invasion of privacy.

ICJL rejects candidates benefiting from trial lawyer-funded attack ads; Denounces candidacies of St. Clair Co. judges ‘gaming system’

By Ann Maher |
The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) is denouncing a $1 million negative ad campaign financed by trial lawyers who litigate in the Metro East by issuing a “not recommended” rating of the judicial candidates who benefit from the attacks.

St. Louis jury sides with plaintiff in talcum powder case against J&J; $70 million verdict

By Taryn Phaneuf |
ST. LOUIS — A jury has awarded $70 million in damages over a woman’s claims that using Johnson & Johnson’s products containing talc, such as baby powder, contributed to her ovarian cancer.Deborah Giannecchini, 63, of Modesto, Calif., was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer about four years ago.

Barberis says public sees through asbestos lawyers' million dollar negative campaign

By Ann Maher |
As more money continues to pour into a group running attack ads against southern Illinois Republican appellate court candidates, one of those targets said he believes the public will draw specific conclusions from the effort.

Man claims motorist's negligence led to collision

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Kathryn Reynolds, alleging negligence in connection with a traffic collision.

Missouri woman claims borrowers breached agreement

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A lender is suing Madison County residents Katherine Wood and Bernd Wood, alleging breach of a loan agreement.

Man claims he fell several stories after apartment terrace collapsed

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing apartment building owner Russell Smith and his companies, Bossanova of Alton Inc. and Olive Oil Marketplace Inc., alleging negligence in connection with a terrace collapse.

Woman accuses Granite City motorist of negligence

By Michael Abella |
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Granite City motorist Jimmy Hall, alleging negligence in connection with a traffic collision.