News from 2009
Cueto can't depose reporter, appellate court rules
MOUNT VERNON - Disbarred lawyer Amiel Cueto can't question Belleville News-Democrat reporter George Pawlaczyk under oath about events that led to Cueto's imprisonment, the Fifth District Appellate Court decided.
County Board Member Helen Hawkins submits letter to editor
To the editor:
The Land of Linkin'
It's not what you know, but who you know. That's what counts. That's the key to getting a job in Illinois--the Land of Linkin'.
Sedlacek decision is travesty of justice
To the editor:
26+ Reasons to Get Off the Couch - Part II
Ten Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee believe you are superhuman. They are the ones that sought a 72-hour Internet publication of their as-yet-unfinished version of a comprehensive Health Care Plan for Americans & Others (illegal immigrants).
PPO objector calls competitor's argument 'nonsense'
Swansea Chiropractor Kathleen Roche does not believe a nearly identical suit over improper preferred provider organization (PPO) discounts filed in St. Clair County means that a proposed settlement in a competing Madison County case should go through, according to a response she filed Oct. 20.
Reaction follows article on flood plain bill
Congressman Jerry Costello (D-Belleville) reacted strongly to an article published today by the Record regarding a flood plain bill he has proposed.
Alton accident is subject of suit
A woman says she was severely injured after a driver failed to yield at a stop sign and slammed into her vehicle.
Crowder approves $2.3 million settlement in wrongful death suit
Crowder The parents of a 16 year-old boy killed in a 2008 car accident settled their wrongful death suit Friday for $2.3 million.
Madison County board member scolds Costello over flood plain bill
Costello Congressman Jerry Costello should be ashamed of himself for sponsoring a bill that would advance his son's business interest in a proposed mall at Glen Carbon, according to Madison County Board member Helen Hawkins of Granite City.
Driver failed to obey stop sign, say parents in suit
A mother and father of four minors have filed suit against the driver who they say failed to stop at a stop sign, causing a collision.
Status conference set in Roche PPO suit
A status conference is set next month in St. Clair County involving Swansea chiropractor Kathleen Roche's objection to the settlement of a competing preferred provider organization (PPO) class action in Madison County.
Report: Hoffman 'tops, by far' in favors doled out by Blagojevich
Hoffman In the six years Rod Blagojevich held office as Governor of Illinois, his downstate ally State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville) built a substantial campaign war chest. He also helped pass a slew of laws ranging from workers' compensation issues to the creation of the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at SIUE.
Patronage database: White Dems more successful than Blacks, Latinos
Requests from white Democratic legislators to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich seeking jobs and raises succeeded 68 percent more often than requests from other legislators, according to statistics the Chicago Sun-Times published last week.
Man disfigured in bar attack sues in Madison County
A man who says he was attacked by an intoxicated man at a bar has filed suit against the establishment.
Developer sues over statements made on homes he was building
The developer of a Granite City subdivision is suing two individuals who he says made numerous false statements about homes he was building.
'Precious' the pit bull bit customer's arm, says suit
A woman who claims she was attacked by a pit bull has filed suit against the dog's owners.
No light in bathroom at center of suit against nursing home
A man is blaming Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab Center for causing his elderly father's death after he says his father fell while attempting to use the toilet in a bathroom with no light.
Bank's insurer wants out of $7.4 million judgment entered by Gleeson
Cueto GREENBELT, Md. – The insurer of a bank facing a $7.4 million judgment in favor of disbarred lawyer Amiel Cueto is seeking a court ruling that it has no duty to defend or indemnify the bank.
Load of steel beams crushes worker, suit says
A Madison County man claims he was crushed by a load of steel beams that fell from a crane hook.