News from December 2012
Pipeline inspection system was defective, says suit against Cobra Technologies
A Mascoutah plumbing company says it was sold a defective pipeline inspection system and wants the manufacturer to honor its warranty.
IDOT sues Caseyville towing company claiming it damaged bridge
The owner of a Caseyville towing company is being sued after he allegedly damaged a bridge while removing a semi-truck from a highway.
Medical practice sues billing company for failing to adequately collect debt
A medical care business claims it lost more than $50,000 after a billing corporation allegedly failed to make adequate attempts to collect debts on behalf of the business.
Alorton accident is subject of suit
A man and woman claim they sustained severe and permanent injuries after a driver struck their vehicle.
Swansea accident causes injuries, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her vehicle.
Wind industry must sink or swim on own merits
As noted by Ben Geman in The Hill's Energy Issue Watch Newsletter of December 7, the push for wind credits is in full force on Capitol Hill. The wind industry's lobbying effort is centered on extending the soon-to-lapse wind energy production tax credits before December 31. Without a year-end Congressional "tax extenders" package, the wind industry claims it would lack the money vital to fund new
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Wood River police and cop seek to dismiss suit arising from police chase
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ISBA Mutual Insurance Company files motion to dismiss.
Illinois State Bar Association Mutual Insurance Co. on Dec. 13 filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit Hamel attorney Thomas Burkart filed against the insurer in October.
Crowder sets deadlines in case over yogurt business
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Property owner sues bank and title company claiming they failed to escrow funds for unpaid taxes
A St. Clair County bank and title company are being sued after a Fairview Heights house was allegedly sold out from under a buyer for unpaid property taxes.
Citizens Community Bank seeks repayment on loan default
A Freeburg bank is suing a Perry County man who allegedly defaulted on several loans and owes nearly $60,000.
ISBA approves judicial recusal rule
CHICAGO - The Illinois State Bar Association's (ISBA) 203-member policy-making Assembly on Saturday adopted a proposed rule governing recusal of judges in cases in which a party has made a campaign contribution to the judge.