News from October 2012
Candidates Lopinot and Duebbert cite qualifications for St. Clair County circuit seat
Duebbert In less than three weeks, St. Clair County voters will choose between a long-time associate judge and a solo general practitioner for a six year term as circuit judge.
Granite City chiropractor denies sexually assaulting customer
Ruth Granite City chiropractor James T. Phillips denies he sexually assaulted a customer.
Hay rider sues host after falling off, getting run over by trailer
A MIllstadt woman is being sued after a guest was allegedly run over by a hay trailer during a party she was hosting.
Yes For McGlynn, and Yes In Madison County
Much confusion will bombard Madison County voters over the next few weeks as claims are made about the judicial system. And voting on judges is as important as ever. Trial lawyers are again contributing big bucks into the local Democratic Party. Tea Party leaders are urging voters to Vote No on judges.
Plaintiffs' attorneys push for final approval of settlement over atrazine; Final fairness hearing set for Monday
If a federal judge rejects a proposed $105 million settlement over atrazine, plaintiffs' attorneys warn that "the litigation would likely take several years to complete and be both extremely costly and have considerable uncertainty."
Fifth District: Granite City is not required to pay firefighter's premiums for life
Unsell The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed in part and reversed in a part a Madison County ruling over a former Granite City firefighter's benefits.
ICJL endorses McGlynn and three Madison County judges; Urges 'No' vote for Crowder's retention
Murnane The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) on Wednesday announced its support for three of the four Madison County judges seeking retention in November, as well as St. Clair County Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn for the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Suit against Gateway Regional claims doctors failed to properly treat artery disease
A man has filed suit against Gateway Regional Medical Center, alleging he sustained mental anguish after his doctors failed to properly treat his medical condition.
ESL School District 189 sued over woman's trip at stadium
A St. Clair County woman is suing an East St. Louis school district after she allegedly tripped on an exposed electrical cord at a high school football stadium.
Driver failed to yield right of way in Belleville accident, suit claims
A woman claims she sustained various injuries after a driver struck her vehicle at an intersection.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket : 10/23 & 10/24/2012
Tuesday, October 23
Cop and customer at tanning salon settle nude video lawsuit
Powell A lawsuit claiming a woman was illegally videotaped in the nude at a Glen Carbon tanning salon and the alleged perpetrator settled on Oct. 10.
Cates raised five times more than McGlynn in three-month period; both received money from PACs
Cates With three weeks left until the General Election, the race for the Fifth District Appellate Court appears to be on track to become one of Illinois' most expensive judicial elections this year.
Updated: New poll in 12th Congressional: Plummer ahead of Enyart 44-42
Plummer A poll of 1,247 likely voters in the 12th Congressional District on Oct. 10 shows Republican Jason Plummer ahead of Democrat Bill Enyart 44-42.
Passenger claims accident caused broken arm and lost job
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims crashed into a fence, causing the man to break his right arm and to lose his job.
Pedestrian at Belleville gas station claims car struck him in lot
Rana A man claims he experienced pain and suffering after a driver struck him in a gas station parking lot.
Mother sues driver over accident with son's motorcycle
Frost The mother of a minor boy claims her son sustained permanent injuries after a driver struck his motorcycle.
Mother and daughter claim injuries in ESL accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign, causing the woman and her minor daughter to sustain various injuries.
Crown Mart in ESL sued again over shooting of patron
A man claims he sustained severe injuries after he was shot by a patron at a convenience store.
Cahokia McDonald's sued over woman's trip and fall incident
A St. Clair County woman claims she fell on flooring while at a Cahokia McDonald's, which allegedly caused her to sustain back, shoulder, hand, chest and knee injuries.