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Judges Gleeson and Brown receive Distinguished Service Award
Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson and Circuit Judge Richard Brown of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit were presented the Distinguished Service Award by the Illinois Defense Counsel on March 31.
Insurer seeks to dismiss suit alleging it denied a fire claim in bad faith
An insurance company argues that a Deli company’s lawsuit should be dismissed for failure to state a claim after the insurer denied the plaintiff’s request for coverage following a fire.
Non-settling tax buyers oppose motion to approve notice of partial settlement in bid rigging class action
Several tax buyer defendants accused of participating in a Madison County bid-rigging conspiracy from 2005 to 2008 are opposing a proposed $300,000 partial settlement agreement, arguing that the proposal asks the court to approve the notice rather than the substance of the settlement.
Threlkeld denies sanction request in crash suit that ended in mistrial
Madison County Circuit Judge Chris Threlkeld denied a motion for sanctions against plaintiff’s counsel following a car crash case that ended in a mistrial after “Progressive Insurance” was mentioned in violation of a motion in limine.
Engineering, design companies named defendants in wrongful death suit against Amazon due to 'tilt up' construction
The family of delivery driver Austin McEwen filed an amended complaint against engineering and design companies following a deadly EF-3 tornado that struck Edwardsville on Dec. 10.
Fifth District affirms Threlkeld in insurance dispute involving faulty elevators
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed several orders by Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld in a general contractor’s lawsuit alleging its insurer should be compelled to defend an underlying suit involving faulty elevators.
Family claims attorneys failed to file lawsuit involving 2019 collision
A family injured in a 2019 car crash claims their lawyers failed to file a lawsuit against the other driver within the applicable statute of limitations.
Suit alleges Edwardsville firm failed to prevent man from draining 401(k) during divorce proceedings
A woman claims the Edwardsville law firm Swanson and Sackett failed to prevent the plaintiff’s ex-husband from draining a 401(k) account during divorce proceedings.
Mistrial declared in collision suit after 'Progressive' was introduced despite an order excluding insurance from trial
A mistrial was granted on the last day of trial for a lawsuit involving a Collinsville collision after an expert witness mentioned receiving payment from Progressive Insurance during cross-examination in violation of a motion in limine, and a juror told the court that he found it unusual when a binder with “Progressive” written on it was facing him.
Republicans Korte, Hackler announce campaign for Illinois House District 112, challenge incumbent Stuart
Two Republican candidates announced their campaigns Monday to challenge Democratic incumbent Katie Stuart for the Illinois House of Representatives District 112.
Sangamon County State's Attorney, Alton native appointed to Illinois Forensic Science Commission
Sangamon County State’s Attorney and Alton native Dan Wright has been appointed to the newly-formed Illinois Forensic Science Commission.
Threlkeld grants mistrial in suit involving Collinsville crash; Defendants pursue sanctions
On the fourth day of a damages-only trial for a lawsuit involving a Collinsville collision, Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld granted a motion for mistrial.
House passes Elik's bill to improve transportation for kids in foster care
A bill sponsored by Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) that would improve the safety of transportation for foster children passed the House on March 7.
Volunteer volleyball coach sues school over student's 'obnoxious' behavior
EDWARDSVILLE - A volunteer volleyball coach for Saint Ambrose Catholic School claims she was injured when a student slid under the volleyball net and knocked her over.
Haine appoints Emily Nielsen as Civil Division Chief
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine selected Emily Johnson Nielsen to serve as the Civil Division Chief for the State’s Attorney’s Office.
Erica Harriss to run for Illinois Senate District 56 against Rachelle Crowe; 'It's time that an alternative voice represents Illinois'
Madison County Board member Erica Harriss is running on the Republican ticket for Illinois Senate in the 56th District, saying it’s time to lower taxes and offer “practical solutions” to the problems that plague Illinois.
Suit involving Collinsville crash at trial in Threlkeld's courtroom
A lawsuit involving a Collinsville collision is at trial in Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher
Tax buyers propose partial settlement of $300K in bid rigging class action
Tax buyer defendants accused of participating in a bid-rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon have reached a proposed settlement agreement for $300,000 to settle claims filed by a class of property owners.
TorHoerman Law files wrongful death suit against U.S. Olympic Committee on behalf of bobsledder who suffered from 'sled head'
Edwardsville firm TorHoerman Law filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey on behalf of the estate of an Olympic bobsledder who committed suicide in 2020 after allegedly suffering from “sled head.”
US seeks to replace hospital, physicians as defendant in mother's suit alleging negligent care caused infant's death
After removing a medical malpractice lawsuit to federal court, the U.S. seeks to be replaced as defendant in a mother’s suit alleging she was discharged from the hospital at 39 weeks pregnant despite signs of preeclampsia, resulting in the death of her unborn baby.