News from November 2010
Lanier Firm of counsel in St. Clair County asbestos suit
Lanier Two more lawsuits have been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Ex-wife allegedly hid assets, suit claims
A State Farm insurance agent alleges his ex-wife stole more than $30,000 from him, while also refusing to allow him to split her retirement savings.
St. Clair County asbestos suit claims plaintiff's exposure began at age 11
Gori Another lawsuit has been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Heart surgeon files motion to compel in case against Greensfelder
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Patrick Young is set to hear arguments on a motion to compel in a legal malpractice case brought by Belleville surgeon Dr. Bill Daily against the Greensfelder firm in Swansea.
Former tenant's case against Centreville and alderwoman over eviction stalls
There has been no action since June in a suit filed against Centreville and Alderman Donna Myers by a woman who claims Myers abused her position and wrongfully evicted her.
Take a walk, Jay
Illinois is one of those states, like Louisiana and Massachusetts, that has a long history of "colorful" politicians.
EPA must consider economic consequences
Despite the fact that the Illinois economy is already hurting, the EPA wants to impose yet another economic burden on the state in the form of a new air-quality standard for ground-level ozone.
ISBA answers law questions through 'IllinoisLawNow'
Question: How long do I have before I can file a lawsuit?
Past time for openness and transparency
To the Editor:
American Express sues over unpaid credit card bill
American Express is suing a Belleville man for more than $91,000 in unpaid credit card purchases.
Unsafe left hand turn causes accident, suit claims
A Missouri man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck his vehicle after attempting to make a left-hand turn when it was not safe to do so.
New attorney joins HeplerBroom
Barkley Patrick Barkley has joined HeplerBroom as an associate attorney.
Injuries claimed in Milburn School Road accident
A St. Louis County man is accusing a Jersey County man of running a stop sign and causing a crash in O'Fallon.
Olin's decision will be hard on local economy
To the Editor:
Bike rider hurt on Greenmount Road files suit
A bicyclist claims he suffered severe injury and pain when a driver struck him.
Woman seeks $50K in vehicle collision
A woman was severely injured when her car was stuck near a Marine Township intersection.
Motions to compel filed in foot amputee's suit against Allstate Insurance
Kolker Motions to compel have been filed in a lawsuit against Allstate Insurance involving an Alton man who lost part of his right leg and foot to one of the company's former policy holders.
Ruth to open AT&T v. Thiems trial over cut cable lines
Ruth A suit brought by AT&T that claims Edwardsville construction companies severed its underground utilities while working on a local school will be heard by a Madison County jury next week.
Shopping cart struck in Deals parking lot by driver, suit claims
A woman is suing the driver she says ran into her shopping cart as she was pushing it across a Fairview Heights parking lot.
East Carondelet woman sues over unprovoked dog bite
An East Carondelet woman is suing a dog owner she says should have protected her from the allegedly "vicious" animal.