News from September 2013
Tillery’s case against Philip Morris in 63rd year with no end in sight
We spent Labor Day weekend time-traveling and filed this report from the future:
Supreme Court issues two gun-related rulings
The justices’ rulings came in the civil case of Jerry W. Coram v. State of Illinois and the criminal case of People v. Alberto Aguilar.
Garman will succeed Kilbride as chief justice next month
GarmanIllinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman will take over the reins of the high court next month as the second woman in state history to serve as chief justice.Chosen unanimously by her fellow colleagues, Garman will succeed Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride and begin her three-year term as the 119th chief justice on Oct. 26, the Supreme Court announced today."I am honored and humbled to have been
Bridgestone Tires denies allegations in suit over Megabus crash
A tire company blamed for providing faulty tires in a deadly Megabus crash last year near Litchfield is denying liability in a St. Clair County lawsuit.
Dental office sued by wheelchair bound man claiming concussion
A man confined to a wheelchair has filed suit against his dental office, claiming he suffered a concussion after he attempted to roll his wheelchair over a four- to five-inch step that led to the entrance of his dental office.
Guardian ad litem-attorney sued over handling of minor's accident award
A woman claims her guardian allowed her mother to withdraw money from her account without her permission.
Accused drug dealer's trial delayed another two months
Trial for accused drug dealer Sean McGilvery has been continued for another two months.
Alton rear-end accident results in injuries, suit claims
A Madison County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent injuries after a driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Former Jersey Mike's worker claims he was discharged after reporting alleged wrongdoing
A former employee of an O'Fallon sandwich shop says he was fired after he told his supervisor of illegal payments to employees.