Ann Knef News
Passenger sues driver in St. Louis auto accident
Dustin Hubert of Lebanon is suing Alex Bone of Collinsville over injuries Hubert sustained as passenger in a vehicle driven by Bone last year in St. Louis.
Woman claims injuries in O'Fallon accident
An accident that occurred May 31, 2008 on West Highway 50 in O'Fallon is subject of a suit filed May 13 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Jackson Homes sued by worker over retaliatory discharge
Alan Jakul, Jr. is suing Jackson Homes, Inc. alleging he was wrongfully terminated after filing a workers' compensation claim last year.
Insurance company sued over Crawford County apartment building explosion
Tenants injured two years ago in an apartment explosion in Crawford County, as well as the administrator of a deceased tenant's estate, are seeking declaratory judgment against an insurance company in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
U.S. Marshals Service summoned on reporter covering Chrysler bankruptcy proceeding
NEW YORK - U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Diana Adams of New York threatened to call a federal marshal after a reporter covering a Chrysler bankruptcy hearing Wednesday asked her for the identities of personal injury law firms represented on the unsecured creditors' committee.
Interstate Brands sued over customer's slip on wet mat
Adrienne Martin-Haire is suing Interstate Brands Corp. over injuries she sustained at its Belleville store on Jan. 9.
Rick Jones asks judge to continue sentencing
Rick Jones is asking U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert to continue his sentencing date for at least 30 days so he can finish cooperating with the federal government, according to a court document filed May 18.
ARDC denies Hildebrand's petition for reinstatement
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission has denied Granite City attorney Thomas Hildebrand's petition for reinstatement to practice law.
Judge approves $22 million annuity class action against Jackson National Life
A St. Clair County judge has approved a $22 million settlement in a class action suit against Jackson National Life Insurance over fixed annuity policies.
SimmonsCooper donations kick in for Giannoulias
Browder has donated $2,400 Attorneys, staff and relatives of East Alton asbestos firm SimmonsCooper have so far contributed more than $60,000 to the U.S. Senate campaign of Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias.
Judy Kent named Deputy Clerk of the Year
Judy Kent Judy Kent has been named first recipient of the St. Clair County Deputy Circuit Clerk of the Year award.
Jones asks for another trip to Mayo Clinic
U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert has granted Rick Jones's request to return to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for additional medical tests and treatment.
Jones' divorce case is settled in Madison County
Ricki Lee Jones and Dorothy Jones have settled their divorce in Madison County Circuit Court.
Illinois Supreme Court reverses Lipke rule
In a 5-1 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court has handed asbestos defendants a victory by reversing Nolan v. Weil-McLain.
Troubles for Buskes mount; Bailey allows discovery on assets/liabilities
Madison County Associate Judge Duane Bailey has ruled that SC Johnson has the right to discover assets and liabilities in the Sara Buske v. Thomas Buske divorce case.
Jones' sentencing rescheduled; divorce trial on hold
U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert has rescheduled the sentencing of Rick Jones from May 7 to May 28 in Benton.
Jones asks to stay in Minnesota a bit longer
Rick Jones of Wood River is asking federal Judge Phil Gilbert for more time at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
ICJL proposes non-partisan judicial elections
Murnane In a state which holds the record for the most expensive supreme court race ever held in America, the call for non-partisan, publicly financed judicial elections is on.
Clerk Costa to retire from Fifth District
Justice Karmeier Louis Costa, clerk of the Fifth District Appellate Court, is retiring June 30 after more than 20 years on the job.
Jones adds William D. Stiehl, Jr. to defense team
Attorney William D. Stiehl, Jr. of Belleville has been added to Rick Jones legal defense team.