News from May 2012
Madison League seeks to 'polish' county's image
A newly formed group that says its goal is to inform voters about the performance of local government and public institutions is championing bi-partisanship as a model of good government in Madison County.
Hylla sets CMC in man's claim in car accident case against Wells Fargo
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla on May 4 set a case management conference for May 30 in a 2009 case about a man's claim that a Wells Fargo employee struck him after failing to remain stopped at a traffic control device.
Shell, Equilon file for removal of benzene case to federal court
Schrempf Defendants Shell Oil Co. and Equilon Enterprises filed May 1 to move their case to federal court.
Mother sued over son's use of vehicle in fatal accident
A Belleville woman is being sued after her son allegedly drove her car while intoxicated and killed a man in a head-on crash.
Rear-end crash caused woman to give birth prematurely, suit says
An Illinois mother says a rear-end crash in Belleville caused her to give birth to her daughter prematurely.
West Main Cafe sued over customer's slip on water
A St. Clair County woman says she was hurt when she slipped on a wet floor in a Belleville restaurant.
Reporters who rely upon public officials are protected by fair report privilege, appellate court rules
Welch Reports given by public officials fall under the Illinois fair report privilege, the Fifth District Appellate Court ruled on Tuesday.
Russell Scott receives prestigious 'Professionalism' award
Scott Attorney Russell K. Scott, a senior litigation officer and co-manager of the Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale Belleville office, has been named the 2012 recipient of the prestigious American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Cahokia accident leads to personal injury claim
Three East St. Louis residents allege they sustained injuries after a driver rear-ended their vehicle.
O'Fallon plaintiffs claim distracted driver caused rear-end accident
Three O'Fallon residents have filed suit against the driver who they claim struck a stopped vehicle after searching for an object while driving.
Driver claims injuries in Route 158-Highway 50 rear-end accident
Scoggins A Clinton County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
Summary judgment for Universal Underwriters on 'step down' provision upheld at Fifth District
Stewart Universal Underwriters Insurance Company does not have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars on an under-insured claim, according to a recent appellate court order.
Horseshoe Lake Road accident causes severe injuries, suit claims
A man claims he sustained severe and permanent injuries to his head, shoulder, back and neck after a driver failed to obey a traffic control device and struck his vehicle.
Motorcyclist seeks damages over O'Fallon intersection accident
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims collided with his motorcycle while attempting to make a left-hand turn.
Back injuries claimed in Route 159 rear-end accident
A St. Clair County woman says she was hit from behind by another driver in Belleville.
Flack to be sworn in May 25; Says experience will help on bench
Flack Madison County's newly appointed associate judge has for a long time wanted to serve on the bench.
Hylla jury awards Maryville police officer $38K for car wreck
Hylla Jurors in Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla's courtroom awarded a Maryville police officer $38,608 after three hours of deliberations Wednesday.
Rotator cuff torn in fall from wheelchair, suit claims
A man claims he sustained a tear in his rotator cuff after falling out of a wheelchair while living at a nursing home.
Trenton House restaurant and owner sued over patron's alleged intoxication
A woman has filed suit against the bar where an allegedly intoxicated driver purchased the beverages that caused her to collide head-on with the woman.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: 5/14 & 5/16/2012
Monday, May 14