John Breslin News
Plaintiffs involved in property dispute seek accounting, division of land
BELLEVILLE - A dispute among family members over property has led to lawsuit asking a court to order either its division or sale.Libbe H.
Wrongful death suit alleges patient hit by automatic door, developed severe septic shock from ulcer
BELLEVILLE - Several health care facilities are being sued after a man allegedly died from severe septic shock resulting from a fall at a dialysis center.
Medical center accused of failing to diagnose patient's lung cancer
BELLEVILLE - A medical center is facing a wrongful death lawsuit over claims that medical staff failed to diagnose a patient's lung cancer.
Insurance company, agent accused of improperly interfering in litigation
BELLEVILLE - Newton homeowners claim an insurance company and its agent interfered in a civil litigation involving claims that a truck driver crashed into their home, resulting in a lesser judgment.
Tree trimmer alleges falling limb caused injuries
EDWARDSVILLE - A man trimming trees in Roxana claims he was injured when a limb fell and knocked the chainsaw from his hand.
Suit alleges intoxicated man assaulted East Alton bar patron
EDWARDSVILLE - An East Alton bar is accused of allowing a patron to become intoxicated before he allegedly assaulted another customer.
Candidate for judge endorses program preparing police officers to deal with PTSD sufferers
A program to better train and prepare law enforcement to deal with veterans who may be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder has been endorsed by a candidate for circuit court judge.
Truck driver alleges injuries from unsafe rig ties
BELLEVILLE - A truck driver claims he was injured while operating the tie down system on a car hauler.
Belleville man sues neighbor over alleged dog bite
BELLEVILLE - A man alleges his neighbor's dog attacked him as he stood outside his home in Belleville.
Motorist claims law firm failed to timely file complaint against city, police, officer
BELLEVILLE - A motorist is sung a law firm she claims failed to timely file a complaint alleging a police officer under the influence of alcohol and driving a marked car ran and red light and crashed into her vehicle.
Garbage truck crashed into rear of car, driver, company liable, suit claims
BELLEVILLE - A garbage truck rear ended a vehicle stopped at a red light, according to a complaint filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court.Nancy A.
Fall through roof on to concrete floor prompts lawsuit against contractor, building owners
BELLEVILLE - A laborer has filed suit against a general contractors and the owners of a former paint factory over a fail while working on asbestos removal.
Battle ensues in Hulme and Dorman terminations; Questions raised over who wrote resolutions
State's Attorney Tom Gibbons has said members of his office prepared employment termination documents in advance of a special Madison County Board meeting where two county officials were terminated.
Meals on Wheels volunteer sues church after fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A meals on Wheels volunteer is suing a church after she claims to have slipped and fallen outside the premises.Mary Rottmann filed suit June 4 in Madison County Circuit against The First Baptist Church of HIghland.Rottmann states she was at the church on March 12, 2019, and was leaving when she tripped and fell outside the entrance near the sidewalk.
Railway worker alleges injuries from overturned truck
EDWARDSVILLE - A railway company is facing a lawsuit over claims of negligence that led injuries to one of its workers.Anthony Koenig filed suit June 2 in Madison County Circuit Court against Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis.
Woman sues over icey slip, fall outside Long John Silvers
EDWARDSVILLE - A customer at a restaurant claims the owner failed to maintain the sidewalk, which led to a slip and fall on ice.Kay Delong names as a defendant LJS Opco Two LLC doing business as Long John Silvers on North Bluff Road in Collinsville.Delong filed suit June 3 in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging negligence that caused the fall on Nov. 14, 2019.It is claimed she was leaving the restaurant when she slipped and fell on the ice.
Son of Illinois representative launches diatribe against police in wake of protests, riots
The son of Illinois Rep. Katie Stuart has launched a diatribe against law enforcement, including stating "f*** every single police officer that has still kept his job."
Former politician's estate sued over claim of non-payment
EDWARDSVILLE - The widow of the late Charles Keller, a politician and businessman, is facing a lawsuit over claims the estate owes $50,000 to a property company.
Low-income housing resident sues management following assault
EDWARDSVILLE - A resident at a Granit City low-income housing unit is suing management after he was allegedly assaulted inside his apartment.
Appellate court denies motion to vacate guilty plea for burglary, rejects conflict of interest argument
MT. VERNON -The Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court has denied an attempt to have a guilty plea withdrawn by a defendant who claimed ineffective counsel largely due to conflict of interest.