News from March 2012
North Pointe Insurance sued for allegedly not paying fire claim
A woman has filed suit against the insurance company that she claims failed to pay for damages caused to a deceased woman's property in a fire.
Alton woman seeks appointment as administrator; Claims only asset is potential wrongful death suit
Darr An Alton woman is asking to be appointed special administrator of her deceased husband's estate in a possible wrongful death lawsuit.
Kia Motors sued on wrongful death claims; Suit says Optima's seats collapsed in accident
The family of a deceased Madison County woman says a defective seat in the car she was riding in caused her death when she was rear-ended by a drunk driver.
Maxum Insurance sued over coverage of vacant building issue
Roth An Edwardsville woman accuses an insurance provider and its broker of fraud, claiming the companies lied to her about her policy.
Okawville farmer edges out Evans and Weber in 108th District
Meier Okawville farmer Charlie Meier has won a three-way GOP primary race for state representative in the 108th House District.
East St. Louis voters reject referendum on Elections Board
Hawkins Voters in East St. Louis resoundingly rejected a call for disbanding the city's election board.
Burkart over Rabe in GOP race for Romani seat; Cruse over Keeley
Burkart Hamel attorney Thomas Burkart won the Republican nomination over Mark Rabe of Edwardsville to run as Madison County circuit judge in the November election.
Asbestos defendants urge Harrison to make changes to docket; 65 percent of '12 cases set for trial didn't exist when slots created, lawyers say
Shultz More than 40 asbestos defendant companies hope to prove to Madison County Associate Judge Harrison that the court's trial reservation system is no longer being used for its original purpose - to resolve local asbestos controversies.
Wendy's sued over woman's trip on curb
A woman has filed suit against Wendy's, alleging she sustained injuries after she tripped and fell over a high curb at the restaurant.
Crockett Towing says ESL breached contract by terminating service
A towing company has filed suit against the city of East St. Louis, alleging the city caused the company to lose nearly $200,000 after it terminated a contract with the business.
Turnout low in St. Clair County, Clerk says
Delaney St. Clair County Clerk Bob Delaney said that voter turnout is "really low" in today's primary election.
Mudge denies motion for sanctions against Syngenta over expert's hire date
Coursey Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge has denied a plaintiffs' motion for sanctions involving a defense expert's hire date in a proposed class action over the weed killer atrazine.
Alton files to change motion to dismiss in tow fee class action against city
Schrempf The City of Alton on Friday filed a motion for leave to amend a previously filed motion to dismiss in a Jerseyville man's class action lawsuit against the city.
Frank Scott Parkway accident results in suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to keep an adequate lookout and struck her vehicle at an intersection.
Hawkins is confident that voters will reject ESL election law
Hawkins Matt Hawkins, president of the East St. Louis Alliance for Change, is confident that a referendum he fought to get on tomorrow's election ballot will succeed.
Lawsuit seeks reimbursement of car accident claim
A Madison County couple is trying to recoup expenses from a crash they were allegedly involved in while driving in Alton.
Jeep Cherokee driver claims he was rear-ended on Route 159
A driver allegedly hit from behind on a Maryville road is suing the man he claims caused the crash.
Driver accused of running stop sign, T-boning other vehicle
Two men have filed a lawsuit against a woman they say ran a stop sign and crashed into them at an East St. Louis intersection.
Bethalto woman sues over Granite City accident
A Bethalto woman says she was hurt when she was rear-ended while driving in Granite City.
Route 4 accident causes injuries, suit claims
A Highland woman is accused of crashing into another woman's car as she was trying to make a left turn in Marine Township.