News from May 2017
Homeowner says contractor performed shoddy work on sunrooms
BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon property owner is suing a Patriot Sunrooms for allegedly providing poor construction.
Turtle Wax employee alleges leukemia from benzene exposure
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Turtle Wax Inc., alleging he developed acute mycloid leukemia from the benzene allegedly used in the wax.
Biker alleges motorist, vehicle owner negligent in causing crash last May
BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon motorcyclist is suing a vehicle owner and driver, alleging negligent driving caused a collision.
Suit says driver responsible for rear-ending motorcycle in Mascoutah last November
BELLEVILLE — A motorcyclist is suing driver Patrick D. Knight, alleging he failed to operate his vehicle safely, causing a crash last fall.
Woman claims motorist caused wreck on West Highway 50 in O'Fallon
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, alleging his negligence caused a wreck and injuries.
Credible Exteriors truck driver allegedly under influence of alcohol at time of crash
BELLEVILLE — Two individuals are suing Credible Exteriors LLC and Randy L. Jackson Jr., a company and its employee, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries for a March car crash.
District judge dismisses inmate's complaint of constitutional rights violations while he awaits hearing
EAST ST. LOUIS — Chief District Judge Michael Reagan dismissed a complaint from a man claiming his constitutional rights were violated while being held before his criminal proceeding, which is still pending.
Ex-husband's appeal to have properties declared marital property denied
MT. VERNON — An appeal stemming from a trial court decision regarding an ex-husband's motion to have two pieces of property owned by his former spouse declared marital property has been denied.
Tax buyers seek summary judgment in St. Clair County bid-rigging suit; Residents file individual oppositions
St. Clair County residents alleging several tax buyers participated in a bid-rigging conspiracy filed oppositions to the defendants’ motions for summary judgment.
Illinois' public pensions in some ways mirror Madoff's Ponzi scheme
A Ponzi scheme is a form of fraud in which early investors see quality returns, not because their money was invested wisely as the investors are led to believe, but because new investors fund the payouts. The cycle perpetuates itself – more and more new investors are needed to continue to fund previous investors' returns at an unbeknownst higher risk to themselves – until it inevitably collapses.
Illinois Senate Democrats pass $5.4B tax increase
Each Illinois household would pay an additional $1,125 in taxes each year, on average, under the Senate's tax-hike plan.
Collector sues Madison County business on behalf of US Bank for unpaid loan
EDWARDSVILLE — A loan collection agency is suing a Madison County business and its owner, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to pay a loan.
The porno saga of Duffy, Steele, and Hansmeier continues
Two of three scheming shakedown artists have met their fate. One died of a heart attack after fraudulent activities were exposed. Another has plea-bargained and awaits sentencing. The third has pled not guilty to the same charges, and faces trial.
Settlement in suit against U.S. over recycling worker’s mortar shell death awaits DOJ approval
BENTON - Top Justice Department officials haven’t approved a settlement that lawyer Tom Keefe and U.S. attorney Donald Boyce drafted last year in a wrongful death suit against the government.
Patient alleges mesh used for hernia repair is defective
A patient is suing the manufacturers of a mesh intended for hernia repair after it allegedly caused damages and must be removed.
Pipeline companies seek to dismiss class action alleging contamination from 2015 Highland oil spill
Two pipeline companies seek to dismiss a suit alleging they contaminated land near Highland following a 2015 oil spill where 100 barrels of crude oil were allegedly accidentally released.
Domino’s Pizza requests stay in delivery driver’s class action pending SC decision, says arbitration is proper
The owner of Domino’s Pizza argues that arbitration is proper in a delivery driver’s class action seeking compensation for vehicle expenses
Crash on Broadway in Highland subject of injury suit
A crash two years ago at Broadway and Swallow in Highland is subject of a personal injury lawsuit filed May 19 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Former residents allege Granite City issued citations for keeping chickens on property, which ‘hold profound religious significance’
A family who formerly had property in Granite City are suing the city and several officials for allegedly harassing them for keeping chickens on their property in accordance to their religious beliefs.
Bicyclist seeks $50K over dog attack, property damage to bike
A bicyclist is suing the Collinsville owners of a black dog that allegedly attacked him without provocation while he was riding in front of their home in November 2015.