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Special prosecutor's cases have included bargained down charges in St. Clair County
A review of St. Clair County cases handled by special prosecutor David Rands shows that he has bargained charges of driving under the influence down to trivial traffic tickets.
Rands appointed special prosecutor in Wigginton DUI; Former U.S. Attorney pleads not guilty
Illinois appellate prosecutor David Rands has been appointed to handle DUI and related traffic charges against former U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton who was arrested last month by Troy police.
Gleeson forms exploratory committee on voluntary drug testing for judges
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson has formed an exploratory committee to "advance the implementation" of a voluntary judge drug testing program in the circuit.
Simmons, HeplerBroom attorneys discuss Madison County asbestos litigation environment at HarrisMartin conference
Asbestos attorneys with the Simmons Firm and HeplerBroom discussed what they called “myths” and “facts” of the history of the Madison County asbestos docket.
Certain-Teed Corp., others named in asbestos suit
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges he learned in June he had developed lung cancer and claims that it was caused by exposure to asbestos.
District court denies motions in K-cup suit, chastises parties for qualify of briefing, arguments
BENTON – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has denied several motions presented by both the plaintiff and defendants in a class action suit regarding the freshness of a brand of K-cup coffee.
Goldenhersh will not seek another term at Fifth District in '18
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Richard Goldenhersh will not seek another 10-year term when his current one expires at the end of next year.
Illinois Judges Association seeks to help teens stay away from alcohol and drugs with video
BELLEVILLE – St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew J. Gleeson believes it’s vital to reach teenagers before they end up in his courtroom, and that’s why he is encouraging his fellow judges to promote a new video put out by the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) called “7 Reasons to Leave the Party.”
Estate alleges negligence caused construction worker's death in Carmi
BELLEVILLE – The estate of a man electrocuted while working on a construction project is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.
Plaintiffs granted leave to re-join Madison County in bid rigging suit; January trial vacated
Fayette County Associate Judge J. Marc Kelly granted a class of property owners’ request to amend their complaint to add Madison County as a defendant in a suit alleging several tax buyers participated in a bid rigging scheme with former Treasurer Fred Bathon.
Mother, minor child file suit after child was struck walking to school on Edwardsville Road
EDWARDSVILLE – A mother and her minor child are seeking damages after the child was struck by an allegedly distracted driver while walking to school in Wood River.
Man accuses driver of negligence after collision with Alton union hall
EDWARDSVILLE – A Cottage Hills man has filed a suit against a driver who struck the Steel Worker's Union Hall building in Alton almost two years ago.
Property owners allege VIP Design Renovations failed to properly perform work
EDWARDSVILLE – Two Alton companies allege that renovations were not done to their property in accordance with building codes.
Driver seeks damages, uninsured motorist coverage after East St. Louis collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges he was injured in a collision in East St. Louis when another driver violated a stop sign.
Man files suit over wrongful death allegations against physician, Southwestern Illinois Health
EDWARDSVILLE – A widower alleges that a medical facility failed to recognize a septic condition in his late wife.
Woman alleges privacy was invaded at Dutch Hollow Medical Day Spa
EDWARDSVILLE – An Alton woman alleges that she was videoed while receiving a facial at a Godfrey spa.
Driver seeks more than $50,000 after Galesburg collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges he was injured after the trailer he was pulling and his vehicle was struck by another driver in Galesburg.
Father, minor child allege injuries after Granite City auto accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City father and his minor son are seeking damages after a collision in the city.
River Bend Developers LLC alleges it is owed more than $150,000 for unpaid rent
EDWARDSVILLE – The owner of an Edwardsville property claims that its previous tenants owe unpaid rent and vacated the property before the lease expired.
Court denies Advanced Physical Therapy's motion to dismiss case
BENTON – U.S. District Senior Judge Phil Gilbert has denied a defense motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by Apex Physical Therapy.
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