News from 2013
Memo to James Wylder: not everything is a conspiracy
The only thing more foolish than believing in conspiracies is not believing in them. History is full of conspiracies, from the successful scheme to assassinate Julius Caesar to the unsuccessful plot against Adolf Hitler, and all the others before and after.
Stopping lawsuit abuse starts with you
AkinEvery year during the month of October, Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch sets aside a week dedicated to creating public awareness about the very serious issue of lawsuit abuse in Illinois. “Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week” is an opportunity to educate citizens about the tremendous economic and social cost we all pay as the result of personal injury lawyers who game the state’s legal system to try to hit
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 23-27
September 23, 2013
Madison County real estate Sept. 18-25
September 18, 2013
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 10-23
September 10, 2013
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 16-27
September 16, 2013
Voter accused of improper registration in Chance's suit to overturn election was registered at Chance fund-raiser
ChanceBilly Hayes, who former Caseyville Mayor George Chance accuses of improper registration in the April 9 village election, says he registered at a fund raiser for Chance.“His guy registered me to vote,” Hayes said on Oct. 1.“There was a fund raiser for George at Jessi’s Hideout and I happened to be there,” Hayes said. “He (Chance) said, ‘I’ve got my guy right here to sign you up.’”“George Chance
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: 10/7 - 10/11/2013
Monday, October 7
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: 10/11/2013
HarrisonMonday, October 119 a.m.BLACK TIMMY V. A W CHESTERTON INC 09-L-001242, ASBESTOS JU 311LYMAN CHARLES V. AH BENNETT COMPANY 11-L-001176, ASBESTOS JU 311VANEGDOM GARRY V. A SCHULMAN INC 12-L-000377, ASBESTOS JU 311OREHEK DENNIS V. AW CHESTERTON COMPANY 12-L-001238, ASBESTOS JU 311FINK DAVID V. AW CHESTERTON COMPANY 12-L-001242, ASBESTOS JU 311GRIMM EDWARD V. AW CHESTERTON COMPANY 11-L-001215,
Rear-end accident in East St. Louis leads to suit
A St. Clair County woman is suing the driver she says rear-ended her while driving in East St. Louis.
Citizens Community Bank sues over unpaid loans
A St. Jacob cabinet company is being sued by a St. Clair County bank that claims it is owed nearly $60,000 in unpaid loans.
Route 158 accident blamed on driver who failed to keep proper lookout
AdamsA woman claims she sustained disabling injuries after a driver rear-ended her.Linda S. and Dale A. Hoepfinger filed a lawsuit Sept. 10 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Austin C. Brouk.In their complaint, the Hoepfingers allege Linda S. Hoepfinger drove her 2003 Nissan Altima east on State Illinois Highway Route 158 on Nov. 30, 2011, at about 3:21 p.m. when Brouk, who drove his 2000 Ford
AAA sued for allegedly refusing to settle insured's collision claim
A woman claims an insurance company refuses to settle her claim for injuries she received during a collision.
Passenger in I-70 rear end accident sues driver
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck the back of the vehicle in which she was riding.
Suit filed against Associated Bank over allegedly improper withdrawal
The administrator of a deceased man’s estate alleges a bank allowed an unauthorized woman to withdraw more than $60,000 from the man’s account.Eddie Bass filed a lawsuit Sept. 19 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Associated Bank and Ethel Randolph.In his complaint, Bass alleges the recently deceased Eli Burrell Jr. died on Sept. 23, 2010, after buying a cashier’s check for $61,066.65, which
State's Attorney says Cook's slurred speech in murder trial didn't matter as jurors received written instructions
Kelly CookFormer St. Clair County Judge Michael Cook slurred his speech while instructing jurors at a March murder trial, according to defendant Stanley Muse who now seeks a new trial. But State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly’s office said it didn’t matter because Cook provided jurors with instructions in writing. Kelly’s argument reflects the difficulty he faces in preserving guilty verdicts and pleas that