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Gleeson at asbestos conference: Communication lacking in part due to 'lack of technology in St. Clair County'
Madison and St. Clair County asbestos judges addressed trends and procedural updates at the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference in St. Louis on Sept. 21.
Meier co-sponsors bill to repeal SAFE-T Act; Haine: SAFE-T Act is the 'greatest jailbreak in Madison County'
Republican State Rep. Charlie Meier co-sponsored a bill (HB4497) intended to repeal the “anti-public safety law,” SAFE-T Act, which will eliminate cash bail and release half of Madison County inmates awaiting trial.
Alton tenant alleges asbestos exposure, arson after intoxicated driver hits home
An Alton woman claims she and her children may have been exposed to friable asbestos and then wrongfully accused of arson after an intoxicated man hit their Alton rental property.
Stutz Excavating denies liability in fatal crash involving Cafazza family in Bethalto
In response to a suit filed on behalf of the Cafazza family in Bethalto, an excavating company argues that it is not liable for a fatal crash caused by an 18 year old who allegedly became intoxicated at its Alton facility beforehand.
Investigation pending on mail-in vote fraud for write-in candidates
Madison County Clerk Debbie Ming-Mendoza confirmed that an investigation is pending regarding suspected voter fraud for write-in candidates on mail-in ballots.
Connecticut firm claims Flint Law Firm breached referral fee contract following $1 million settlement
A Connecticut law firm is suing Flint Law Firm of Edwardsville for allegedly breaching a fee contract involving a minor’s injury suit that resulted in a $1 million settlement.
Amazon sued in St. Clair County over construction method, storm response during deadly EF-3 tornado
Two new lawsuits were filed against Amazon and several engineering and construction companies after a deadly tornado leveled the Edwardsville distribution center in December 2021.
Mother seeks default judgment against man accused of killing her son while exiting Metrolink train
The mother of a man who was killed while exiting a Metrolink train in March 2019 seeks default judgment against the suspect for allegedly refusing to respond to the wrongful death lawsuit.
Independent pharmacies sue OptumRx over alleged 'bad faith' reimbursement practices meant to 'destroy competition'
Nearly 200 independently owned pharmacies are suing OptumRx in St. Clair County, claiming they are reimbursed less for dispensing prescription drugs than retail chain pharmacies.
Hospitals seek to dismiss suit alleging teacher died after calling 911 for help while admitted as a patient
Several healthcare facilities accused of willful and wanton misconduct seek to dismiss a suit alleging a patient died after dialing 911 while admitted at the hospital because no one responded to her distress calls.
Madison County Board elects Foster as new Chairperson Pro Tem
The Madison County Board elected board member Eric Foster (R-Granite City) to serve as the new Chairperson Pro Tem.
Threlkeld awards Maryville nursing home $68K for unpaid services
Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld awarded a Maryville nursing center more than $68,000 following a bench trial for a suit alleging a patient’s family failed to pay for services.
Shopper settles suit alleging she was attacked, robbed at Granite City Walmart
A shopper who claims she was knocked unconscious and then robbed at the Granite City Walmart seeks to voluntarily dismiss her lawsuit after reaching a settlement agreement.
Campaign contributions trickle in for Madison County judicial candidates
Campaign contributions have been slow for Madison County circuit judge candidates, according to the quarterly reports filed last month.
Man accused of murdering Liese Dodd declared unfit to stand trial; Motion hearing for gag order canceled
Madison County Associate Judge Neil Schroeder found that murder suspect Deundrea S. Holloway is unfit to stand trial after he was accused of beheading Liese Dodd, killing her and her unborn baby.
Majority of contributions for Democratic judicial candidates in St. Clair County come from attorneys, law firms
Plaintiffs firms and Democratic officials have focused their attention on two contested seats in St. Clair County, according to recently filed quarterly reports.
Madison, St. Clair County Circuit Courts awarded Self-Represented Litigants grant
The Madison and St. Clair County Circuit Courts were both awarded Self-Represented Litigants grants to help them fund programs that support individuals who are representing themselves pro-se in various litigation matters.
Cafazza family sues Stutz Excavating, where teen allegedly became drunk before causing fatal crash
A Dram Shop suit was filed on behalf of the Cafazza family in Bethalto against Stutz Excavating after an 18 year old allegedly became intoxicated at its Alton facility and caused a fatal crash last year.
Smith awards $262,162 in beneficiary's suit alleging man transferred funds into personal account
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith has awarded $262,162 to the family of an elderly person after a man was accused of transferring funds to his personal business account and then failed to respond to discovery requests or appear in court.
Class of McDonald’s consumers suing over PFAS object to transfer request to NDIL
A class of consumers suing McDonald’s Corporation over the alleged presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wrappers argue that the case belongs in the Southern District of Illinois as it is the only case with an Illinois resident, who happens to live in Madison County.