News from 2012
Former bank executive claims gender discrimination; Sues Centrue over Fair Pay Act
Szeweczyk A former bank executive claims she was paid less to work at a Fairview branch because she is a woman.
Keefe named interim dean at SLU; plans to continue his practice
Keefe Belleville attorney Tom Keefe Jr. has been named interim dean of St. Louis University Law School, a one-year position he plans to take on in addition to his law practice.
Madison County attorneys donate legal advice; Program has served 111 since opening
Bauer Volunteer attorneys met with 48 low-income Madison County residents in the courthouse law library from April to June. Attorneys have advised 111 people since the clinic opened October 27, 2011.
Suit seeks repayment of personal loans
Schroeder A St. Clair County man is accused of not paying back more than $120,000 in personal loans.
Fun Town roller rink sued by woman who fell
Mormino A woman claims she sustained injuries to her right arm after she fell over an uneven surface on a Granite City skating rink.
Clearline Technologies claims Cooper B-Line disclosed secret information to competitors
Lowe A rooftop support product manufacturer alleges one of its former buyers disclosed its confidential information to another business, causing it to lost a significant number of customers.
Millstadt homeowners claim neighbor's large tree threatens safety
Schuver Two Millstadt homeowners allege their neighbors refuse to remove a tree that has invaded their property and has rendered a portion of their home uninhabitable.
Madison County Abestos Motion Docket: 8/13 & 8/17/2012
Monday, August 13
ARDC recommends denial of former Madison County judge's request for reinstatement
A review board of the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has recommended the denial of a former Madison County judge's request for reinstatement to the practice of law, saying he has not come to grips with the harm of his misconduct.
Architecture company fights complaint of negligent design
Knapp Defendant FGM Architects claims an Edwardsville woman was negligent when she failed to keep a lookout for snow and ice while walking around a building on the SIUE campus on Feb. 2, 2011.
Defendant accused of hacking into adult site removes case to federal court
Callis Defendant Lucas Shashek filed to remove to federal court a lawsuit filed against him last month in Madison County that alleges he hacked into an adult entertainment site.
FOIA gone bad: Man labeled 'recurrent requester' ends up on wrong side of the law
Van Hoose A handicapped accessible fishing dock overlooking a small lake at the Caseyville Park was a thoughtful addition last year to the five acre park on the west side of this small town, population: 4,248.
Woman claims chiropractor sexually assaulted her during massage
A woman claims she was sexually assaulted during a massage she was supposed to be receiving from a Granite City chiropractor.
Collinsville pedestrian says driver struck her on Sandridge Drive
Foster A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her as she was walking down the street.
Horseshoe Lake Road accident leads to suit
A woman claims she suffered from disability and disfigurement after a driver struck her vehicle as she attempted to turn left.
Napp outraises, outspends Burkart in Madison County circuit judge race
Napp Madison County Associate Judge Kyle Napp raised about 23 times more money than her Republican opponent, Thomas Burkart, during the same three month period in their race to be circuit judge, records show.
Woman sues Cahokia claiming disabled son was strangled to death by fellow inmate
Glisson The mother of a recently deceased man has filed suit against the village that housed her son in jail, alleging its workers failed to help her son while he was being strangled to death by a fellow inmate.
St. Clair County sues over broken MidAmerica lease agreement
The Public Building Commission of St. Clair County has filed a lawsuit against the company that it claims failed to abide by the terms of an airport lease agreement.