News from April 2017
Madison County real estate April 3-6
An Edwardsville home sold for $590,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for April 3-6.
St. Clair County real estate April 10-13
An O'Fallon home sold for $490,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions from April 10-13.
Madison County civil docket May 1-5
There are 17 cases with hearings scheduled on the Madison County civil docket for May 1-5.
Madison County asbestos jury docket May 1-5
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for May 1-5 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobss' courtroom, room 327.
Madison County asbestos motion docket May 1-5
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for May 1-5 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327.
New report confirms need for lawsuit reforms in Illinois
It should not come as any surprise but personal injury lawyers have found a new way to game the system in Illinois.
Belleville woman says AAA Contracting caused damage while remodeling home
BELLEVILLE — A homeowner is suing a remodeling company for allegedly causing damage during a basement remodel project.
Madison County jury awards passenger $17,500 in auto accident suit; Reaches opposite verdict from arbitrators’ assessment
After arbitrators assessed total fault to one driver in an Alton collision and no fault to the second driver, a Madison County jury reached a completely opposite verdict on Tuesday.
Camp Drug Store accuses medical supply company of sending unwanted faxes
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Madison County drug store has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Florida-based medical supply company, citing alleged invasion of privacy by sending numerous advertisements through fax.
Customer says Kennedi Auto Sales sold him defective vehicle
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing a Cahokia used car dealer for allegedly selling him a defective vehicle.
Resident alleges St. Paul's Home failed to change dressing on wound
BELLEVILLE — A resident is suing a Belleville nursing home for allegedly failing to properly treat her heel would or change the dressing.
Mother alleges son lost testicle from delayed surgery
BELLEVILLE — A mother claims her son lost his testicle after several health care professionals failed to timely diagnose his condition and provide appropriate treatment.
Driver was negligent in December 2016 crash on I-64 in Washington County, suit claims
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing over a crash last December on Interstate 64 in Washington County.
Woman alleges collision caused her to deliver baby early
BELLEVILLE — A woman who was eight months pregnant is suing another motorist, claiming negligence for causing a Swansea crash which caused her to deliver her child four weeks early.
Customer alleges injuries from uneven pavement at Mt. Vernon Circle K
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Circle K and Erica D. Hubbard citing alleged negligence in maintaining the store's premises, resulting in injuries.
BLS report shows weak economy in Illinois, recovery in neighboring states
Illinois saw a 0.23 percent increase in jobs in the first quarter of 2017, the third-worst growth rate in the region.
Suit claims woman was negligent, followed too closely before 2015 Collinsville Road crash
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, claiming she was negligent in causing a rear-end crash in Collinsville that caused injuries two years ago.
Driver, passenger say March 2015 rear-end crash in Belleville caused injuries
BELLEVILLE — A driver and passenger are suing another motorist, citing negligence that resulted in a March 2015 crash and injuries.
Man says motorist in head-on Caseyville crash in 2015 was under influence of alcohol
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist for allegedly causing a collision while under the influence of alcohol.
Progressive brings suit against motorist for 2015 crash at North Belt East and Orchard
BELLEVILLE — An insurance company is suing a motorist, citing alleged negligence while causing a collision with its insured client.