News from 2009
Investor files second suit against iWire
A man who loaned a company $200,000 after receiving phone calls from its alleged chief executive officer says he has never been repaid the money and has filed his second lawsuit in the matter.
Builder sues TWM over Orchards survey
A builder has filed suit against an engineering firm that it claims failed to correctly survey and identify a flood plain on land it planned to develop and resell.
Mendelsohn to retire Dec. 29
Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn will retire just prior to the end of this year.
Accutane trial continues with discovery, trial had been set for Oct. 19
What would have been Madison County's first trial involving acne medicine Accutane has been put off again as discovery in the case continues.
Illinois mayors issue proclamations against lawsuit abuse, I-LAW says
Akin Mayors from across Illinois are joining Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) to officially declare Oct. 19-23 "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week" in Illinois and are calling on citizens to recognize the tremendous burden lawsuits place on taxpayers and consumers.
YMCA sues insurers claiming mine subsidence coverage mistakenly excluded
The YMCA of Southwest Illinois has filed suit against four insurance companies after it claims it will be forced to pay more than $350,000 in damages that should have been covered under its policy.
Alorton police and village sued over woman's alleged brutal treatment
A St. Clair County woman claims an Alorton police officer tasered her and caused her to spend time in jail, even though she says she did nothing to deserve the brutal treatment.
Jones reports to prison Oct. 22
Jones leaves the federal courthouse in Benton following his sentencing hearing. Ricki Lee Jones of Wood River is set to begin a 15 month prison sentence for tax evasion on Oct. 22.
Everyone says they're innocent
Most people have had the experience of being overcharged for something at a store.
Hopkins Wins Pulitzer Prize
Hopkins The Nobel Committee has now made a once distinguished award an international joke. There have been honorees in the past recognized primarily as homage to their political views -- think of Al Gore, Jimmy Carter, or U.N. crook Kofi Annan -- but at least they had a lifetime of work in the leftist vineyards to deflect the critics' objection.
Liquor store owner claims he's due proceeds from sale of business
A former owner of a liquor store has filed suit against his co-owners, alleging he is owed more than $200,000 after the store was sold, but was only paid $88,000.
Stock and property never transferred, suit claims
Two people claim they lost more than $300,000 after they were misled into supposedly purchasing stocks and property, only to later discover the stocks were never transferred into their name and the property was sold to a third party.
Water fountain repairman shocked during fix
A man has filed suit against the company that he claims negligently manufactured a water fountain in which it left wiring exposed, causing the man to be shocked while attempting to repair the fountain.
Negotiations on STAR bonds not happening in public
SPRINGFIELD - Legislative leaders yanked a giant Glen Carbon tourist attraction from center stage at their veto session and whisked it behind their curtain.
'Rock of Love Bus' suit settles for $16 million
Maria from 'Rock of Love Bus.' A personal injury suit involving an equipment driver for the "Rock of Love Bus" series televised on MTV and VH-1 has settled in St. Clair County for $16 million.
Norfolk Southern sued by shipper claiming wrist injuries
A former railroad worker claims he was subjected to numerous repetitive traumas throughout the course of his career.
Woman sues over injuries in Landmark Blvd. accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she says struck the vehicle in which she was riding as it was attempting to turn left.
Bank of Edwardsville seeks to recover unpaid loan
An Edwardsville bank claims a painting company and four individuals have failed to repay more than $100,000 they owe for money they borrowed.
Alton, Godfrey, Wood River Republicans hold fund-raiser
Alton, Godfrey and Wood River Republicans will hold a fund-raiser from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Godfrey.
Prenzler to run for Treasurer in 2010
Prenzler Republican Kurt Prenzler will formally announce his intention to run for Madison County Treasurer in 2010 at a press conference Friday.