News from June 2012
What Do Gay Marriage, Obamacare & Federal Tort Reform Have in Common?
Cochran Two things, actually.
Philip Morris-inspired legislation could resurface in veto session
Kay Although it failed to survive the spring legislative session, a bill that would cap appeals bonds in civil litigation could get revived in the General Assembly's fall veto session.
Alton driver failed to obey red light signal, suit says
Myers Two women claim they sustained various injuries after a driver failed to obey a red light and struck their vehicle.
Injuries claimed in Granite City accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
Cahokia driver making left hand turn in front of other car caused accident, suit says
Two women have filed suit against the driver who they claim crashed into a vehicle while the driver was attempting to make a left-hand turn.
Route 203 driver failed to keep proper lookout, suit says
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck the vehicle in which he and his son were riding.
Brooke joins Reeg Lawyers as partner
Brooke Attorney Ellen Brooke has joined Reeg Lawyers, LLC of Clayton, Mo. as a partner.
Car dealership sued over employee's auto accident on I-270
A Madison County car dealership is being sued after one of its employees allegedly rear-ended a driver in Chouteau Township.
Maag files class certification motion in case against local towing company
Attorney Thomas G. Maag has filed a motion for class certification in a suit that claims a local firm has towed hundreds or more vehicles without owners' consent.
Hearing in case against Mallon's firm reset to June 27
Short A hearing set May 30 in a Madison County case against the law firm run by the late Lance Mallon and his successors has been continued.
Supreme Court denies Republicans' redistricting motion
Thomas The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday denied two top Republican leaders' request to file a motion for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief as an original action in their challenge to the Democratic-drawn redistricting maps.
Slip and fall case against Shop 'N Save set for trial June 18
Hylla Trial is set to begin June 18 in a Madison County slip and fall lawsuit against Shop 'N Save grocery story of Edwardsville.
Auto-pedestrian accident trial set to begin Monday
Short A case involving a pedestrian struck by a car while crossing Route 159 will be at trial Monday in Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Hylla's court.
Chicago media discount climate change conference
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Lawsuit loan not paid in full, suit claims
A Moultrie County man is accused of not repaying an $80,000 loan in a lawsuit filed by the lender.
BMO Harris seeks enforcement of foreign judgment in Madison County
Vatterott Minton A bank is asking an Edwardsville development company be held accountable for a $211,000 judgement filed against it earlier this year.
Disabled woman suffered sepsis after feeding tube was replaced, suit says
The guardian of a disabled woman claims she suffered from sepsis after doctors at Edwardsville Health Care Center failed to correctly place a feeding tube into her.
Jell-O boxes fall on woman at Granite City Walgreen's; Suit seeks more than $50K in damages
A Granite City pharmacy is being sued after a woman was allegedly hit in the face by several falling Jell-O boxes.
New Year's Eve reveler slips on spilled champagne; Suit filed against Alton bar
Darr An Alton bar is being sued after a woman allegedly slipped and fell on a wet dance floor.
Stearns Nursing and Rehab named in wrongful death complaint
The daughter of a recently deceased man claims her father died after staff at a nursing home failed to adequately care for him.