News from 2010
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
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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
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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.
Ste. Genevieve accident trial set to beginTuesday in Madison County
Callis Although trials usually start on Monday mornings in Madison County, the trial of a personal injury case stemming from an accident in Missouri will get underway a day later as parties argue pre-trial motions Monday.
Masked men shot C-Mowe's customer, suit says
A St. Clair County nightclub is accused of failing to protect a man who says he was shot right outside the front door of the business.
Prudential sued by woman claiming unpaid disability benefits
An Illinois woman is suing her former employer and an insurance provider, claiming they aren't paying disability benefits she is owed.
Conference in legal malpractice suit against Kuehnlein firm re-set
Wuller Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian has set a case management conference in a legal malpractice case against St. Louis law firm Kuehnlein & Kuehnlein next year.