News from March 2017
Matthew Foley charged in attack on County Board chairman Prenzler
Matthew J. Foley, 37, of Edwardsville, faces felony charges in connection with the March 11 attack on Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler at a fundraiser at St. Mary and St. Mark Catholic Church in Madison.
Illinois has hurt its economy by piling on taxes since the great recession
State and local tax hikes in Illinois have hurt economic growth, lowered the standard of living, and contributed to out-migration.
Driver says motorist negligently pulled out in front of her at Carlyle and College Plaza
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims motorist Bailie Scott was negligent while driving and caused a March 2015 collision on Carlyle Avenue.
First Bank claims Wallco Properties and its guarantor defaulted on loan
BELLEVILLE — A bank is suing Wallco Properties LLC and Mark A. Wallman, alleging the corporation and its guarantor failed to pay back a loan.
Rosenstengel denies plaintiff motion to sub regulatory expert for former FDA chief in upcoming Depakote trial
Former Food and Drug Administration director David Kessler can’t testify as an expert about regulation of seizure drug Depakote at a trial over birth defects, U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ruled on March 17.
Nameoki Township laborer's suit against highway commissioner dismissed
A Nameoki Township Highway Department worker who claimed he was being retaliated against for supporting his boss's political opponent in the April 4 election had his voluntary motion to dismiss granted by U.S. District Judge David Herndon on May 1.
Equifax, TransUnion, Experian and First Progress Card accused of misleading credit reporting
EAST ST. LOUIS — A New Baden woman is suing Equifax Information Services LLC, TransUnion LLC, Experian Information Solutions Inc. and First Progress Card, citing alleged inaccurate and misleading reporting of credit.
Motomart sued for alleged discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis disabled man and a civil rights organization have filed a class action lawsuit against FKG Oil Company d/b/a MotoMart, citing alleged discrimination for lack of accommodations for patrons with disabilities.
Illinois appellate court upholds murder conviction appeal, which argued ineffectual defense for agreeing to DNA testing delay
The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld the convictions and sentences of a man found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida's court.
Herndon dismisses some defendants in Syngenta corn seed litigation but delays entry of judgment
U.S. District Judge David Herndon has dismissed some big players named as defendants in corn seed litigation, but is delaying entry of judgment until the case against Syngenta AG is closed.
Freeburg company alleges construction company failed to pay for engineering services
BELLEVILLE — A Freeburg engineering consultant is suing Meise Brothers Construction Inc., citing alleged failure to pay for completed work.
Man sues oil company for alleged wrongful termination
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing oil company Franklin Well Services Inc. claiming he was retaliated against for having filed workers' compensation claims.
Cook County process server sued for serving person under 13
BELLEVILLE — A Swansea man is suing a Cook County process server for allegedly humiliating him by abusing the process of law.
Former US Steel employee claims companies including Caterpillar, GE exposed her to asbestos
BELLEVILLE — A former US Steel worker is suing Arvinmeritor Inc., A.W. Chesterton Co., Borg-Warner Corp., Caterpillar Inc., et. al., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries for exposing her to asbestos during the course of her work.
Court records yield more than a decade of troubles for Glen Carbon couple who died in murder-suicide
Neither Madison County justice nor Christy Campbell held Justin Campbell accountable until Christy fatally shot him.
Washington Park mayoral candidate claims a deceased man and federal prison inmate have voted absentee
Even though the upcoming consolidated election is 11 days off, Washington Park candidate for mayor Terrilyn Gossett believes that the race has already been decided.
House committee votes against bill that would protect state workers from having their SS numbers shared with unions
Illinois Representative Jay Hoffman (D-Belleville) recently voted against a bill aimed at protecting state workers from having their social security numbers automatically shared with union reps.
Missouri man accuses trucking company and driver of negligence after being run off road
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Missouri driver is suing Taylor and Hall Transport LLC and its employee, Ricky Urhahn, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries after he claims a tractor-trailer ran him off the road.
Debt collector made unlawful collection attempts, Centreville man says
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Centreville man is suing Specified Credit Association 1 Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged false, deceptive or misleading representation
Alton woman says debt collector made unlawful robo-calls
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Alton consumer is suing Receivable Solutions Inc., a debt collector, claiming unfair or deceptive business practices for repeated robo-calls in attempts to collect an alleged debt.