News from 2012
Former Madison County judge's reinstatement request denied by Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court has denied a former Madison County judge’s request to be reinstated to the practice of law.
I-55 crash involving ambulance and tractor cab is subject of new suit
A September crash involving an ambulance driver responding to an emergency at an I-55 rest stop in Alhambra is subject of a new Madison County lawsuit.
Injured woman seeks under-insured benefits from American Family
A Missouri woman claims an insurance company refuses to reimburse her for the more than $15,000 in medical costs she incurred following a collision.
ARDC recommends two-year suspension for former workers' comp arbitrator
A hearing board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has recommended a two-year suspension for a former workers’ compensation arbitrator.
Supreme Court agrees to hear nine cases; denies nearly 300 petitions
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear arguments in nine cases, including one from the Fifth District.
Greenmount Road driver blamed for failing to yield
An O’Fallon woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims attempted to make a left-turn and collided with her vehicle.
Designer of haunted house denies allegations in suit over injuries
A defendant in a personal injury suit against an Alton haunted house attraction is denying negligence.
Lopinot continues trial in case against Big Dog Treestand
St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot continued a trial Tuesday in a man’s lawsuit against the maker and seller of a hunting tree stand.