News from August 2012
Millstadt homeowners claim neighbor's large tree threatens safety
Schuver Two Millstadt homeowners allege their neighbors refuse to remove a tree that has invaded their property and has rendered a portion of their home uninhabitable.
Madison County Abestos Motion Docket: 8/13 & 8/17/2012
Monday, August 13
ARDC recommends denial of former Madison County judge's request for reinstatement
A review board of the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has recommended the denial of a former Madison County judge's request for reinstatement to the practice of law, saying he has not come to grips with the harm of his misconduct.
Architecture company fights complaint of negligent design
Knapp Defendant FGM Architects claims an Edwardsville woman was negligent when she failed to keep a lookout for snow and ice while walking around a building on the SIUE campus on Feb. 2, 2011.
Defendant accused of hacking into adult site removes case to federal court
Callis Defendant Lucas Shashek filed to remove to federal court a lawsuit filed against him last month in Madison County that alleges he hacked into an adult entertainment site.
FOIA gone bad: Man labeled 'recurrent requester' ends up on wrong side of the law
Van Hoose A handicapped accessible fishing dock overlooking a small lake at the Caseyville Park was a thoughtful addition last year to the five acre park on the west side of this small town, population: 4,248.
Woman claims chiropractor sexually assaulted her during massage
A woman claims she was sexually assaulted during a massage she was supposed to be receiving from a Granite City chiropractor.
Collinsville pedestrian says driver struck her on Sandridge Drive
Foster A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her as she was walking down the street.
Horseshoe Lake Road accident leads to suit
A woman claims she suffered from disability and disfigurement after a driver struck her vehicle as she attempted to turn left.
Napp outraises, outspends Burkart in Madison County circuit judge race
Napp Madison County Associate Judge Kyle Napp raised about 23 times more money than her Republican opponent, Thomas Burkart, during the same three month period in their race to be circuit judge, records show.
Woman sues Cahokia claiming disabled son was strangled to death by fellow inmate
Glisson The mother of a recently deceased man has filed suit against the village that housed her son in jail, alleging its workers failed to help her son while he was being strangled to death by a fellow inmate.
St. Clair County sues over broken MidAmerica lease agreement
The Public Building Commission of St. Clair County has filed a lawsuit against the company that it claims failed to abide by the terms of an airport lease agreement.
Belleville Diocese faces another suit over alleged priest abuse
Weilmuenster An Illinois man has filed suit against the diocese that he says hired a former Catholic priest who has already settled numerous lawsuits for millions of dollars. In the lawsuit, the man alleges he was abused by the priest for six months.
Alleged almond eating, barge-watching driver fights lawsuit against her
Niehoff A driver accused of watching barges, eating almonds and causing an accident while driving responded to a lawsuit against her Monday.
She stated the plaintiff failed to state a claim or cause of action against her.
Madison County Asbestos Civil Docket : 8/13/2012
Monday, August 13
Bicyclist's case against driver settles on first day of trial
Beasley A long line of jurors ushered out of St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot's courtroom Monday afternoon after lawyers settled a bicyclist's personal injury case against a motorist.
ABA panel discusses class action lawsuits and their bad repuation
Karon CHICAGO - After the rule governing federal class actions was adopted in 1938, a constitutional lawyer who co-authored a treatise on federal practice and procedure commented that the rule made a "bold attempt" to encourage class action lawsuits.
Sholar demands inclusion in Labor Day parades
To the Editor:
Mouse in Mountain Dew saga comes to an end
A Madison County plaintiff who sued Pepsico after allegedly finding a mouse in a can of Mountain Dew has settled his 2009 lawsuit.