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Mother sues District 189 and bus service for son's assault
The mother of a six-year-old elementary school student is suing East St. Louis School District 189 and Laidlaw bus service for failing to protect her son from being molested on the bus.
Mall sued for man's trip down stairs
St. Clair Square Gary Lindley is suing St. Clair Square mall for injuries he sustained after tripping down a staircase outside the food court on Feb. 21.
High school track runner sues driver for foot injury
Belleville attorney Michael McGlynn filed suit on behalf of his daughter Maura McGlynn whose foot was run over more than three years ago while she was running with her high school track team.
Union Pacific sued by former trackman
Union Pacific Railroad is being sued in St. Clair County Circuit Court by a former trackman/machine operator.
Attorney and firm sued for legal malpractice
Two people involved in an auto accident in 2002 claim legal malpractice in a lawsuit filed against their former attorney and law firm.
Missouri train crash subject of St. Clair County suit
The surviving spouse of a man killed on a railroad crossing in Franklin County, Mo. is suing BNSF Railway and its employee in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Streif Motors customer claims knee injury
Streif Motors in O'Fallon is being sued by a customer who tripped and fell after exiting a vehicle.
Family of man slain in McDonald's drive-through sues
An East St. Louis McDonald's restaurant is being sued by the family of a male shot and killed in its drive-through lane two years ago.
Man claims attack by Juicy Peanut workers
Juicy Peanut A case of mistaken identity was no laughing matter for Nathan Holtz who claims workers at the Juicy Peanut Bar & Grill in Mascoutah fractured his left humerus during a barroom scuffle last year.
St. Clair and Madison County Clerks on board with voter ID law
Bob Delaney Officials in St. Clair and Madison counties would like nothing more than to put to rest doubts about the integrity of elections.
Swansea Care Center sued
Swansea Care Center is being sued by the estate of Hattie Jeff Armstrong who allegedly suffered decubitus ulcers, dehydration and septicemia while she was a resident of the long-term care facility.
I-LAW parodies junk lawsuit commercials in new campaign
A statewide legal watchdog group will launch a television ad campaign that parodies lawyer solicitation commercials to raise awareness about the impact of junk lawsuits in Illinois courts.
Stephens calls on Dems to advance voter photo ID proposal
A state law requiring voters present photo identification before voting is long overdue, said State Rep. Ron Stephens as he called on a Democratically-controlled state legislature to act on a bill that has been "bottled up" for three years.
Voter ID law to be introduced in Illinois
Making voters produce a picture ID before they can cast a vote is not designed to pick on minorities, according to a veteran Illinois legislator.
Third Circuit judges reach out on ICJL survey
Circuit Judge John Knight Judicial candidates seeking retention in the Third Judicial Circuit are reaching out to voters so that in November they aren't shut out by a well educated public.
Scholz drops out of state rep race
Former Quincy mayor Chuck Scholz announced he is dropping out of a race for state representative to battle a rare and life threatening liver disease.
Stack dismisses extortion suit filed by Lakin
Dan Stack A lawsuit claiming Brad Lakin, Kris Lakin and the Lakin Law Firm were victims of a $50 million extortion scheme was dismissed today by Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack.
Crowder to teach attorneys about new Supreme Court rules
Madison County Associate Judge Barbara Crowder will teach attorneys about the Illinois Supreme Court's new custody rules fron 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Holiday Inn in Collinsville.
Thomas Lakin gives up law license
Tom Lakin Once the most powerful lawyer in southern Illinois, Lowell Thomas Lakin has voluntarily given up his license to practice law in Illinois.
Sivia Business & Legal Services opens in Edwardsville
Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. is proud to announce the opening of a law office in Edwardsville.