News from 2013
McGilvery to enter guilty plea on heroin charges; Allegedly supplied drugs to former Judge Cook
Sean McGilvery of Belleville, alleged heroin supplier to former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook, plans to plead guilty.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: 10/15/2013
Tuesday, October 15
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 23-Oct. 2
September 23, 2013Nationstar Mortgage V. Laurie Bateman, $148,139.12, 1907 Apple Blossom Lane, Columbia. 13-CH-812September 24, 2013JPMorgan Chase Bank V. Jason Brown, Emily Brown, $139,784.70, 1501 Potomoc Drive, Belleville. 13-CH-813JPMorgan Chase Bank V. Clarence N. Mayes, Christina M. Whitson, $55,473.84, 45 W. Phillips Street, Mascoutah. 13-CH-814Wells Fargo Bank V. Jason Kennedy, Paula M. Halfhill,
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 30-Oct. 4
September 30, 2013
Sivia Business & Legal Services purchases Carlyle Abstract Company
Attorney Todd W. Sivia, founder of Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C., and attorney Jack H. Humes announced their purchase of Carlyle Abstract Company’s assets and property.
Blake Law Group announces new associate attorney
LinksBlake Law Group of Belleville has announced that Nathan P. Links has been hired as an associate attorney.Links received his bachelor of science degree in biological sciences in 2009 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.He received his juris doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2012.He is a member of Illinois State Bar Association and St. Clair County Bar Associatio
New associate joins Herzog Crebs
Chumbley
Boo! We’re sorry if we scared you
Would you sue a restaurant because a meal exceeded your expectations? “This redfish bouillabaisse is superb! I’m appalled.”
Government shutdown may affect posting of quarterly financial reports; Davis and Callis campaigns duel over shutdown stances
Callis and Durbin on the stump.
Illinois’ unfriendly business environment killing jobs, growth
VanMetreA new Tax Foundation report reveals one of the reasons why Illinoisans are finding it so hard to get jobs – it’s getting more and more expensive for businesses to operate in Illinois.The Tax Foundation on Oct. 9 released its 2014 State Business Tax Climate Index, confirming the state’s worsening position. Illinois has dropped 15 spots to 31st from 16th since 2011 – the year the state passed
Fall at Fitness and Fun caused pain and suffering, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against the gym where she claims she fell in the parking lot.
Latex allergy claimed in suit against Springfield surgeon
A woman claims doctors placed latex into her abdomen even though she was allergic to the material.
Injuries sustained at Troy party lead to suit
The estate of a recently deceased man filed suit against the son of Troy homeowners who caused injuries to the man during a brawl at a party, according to recently filed court documents.Charles Tyler Gammon filed a lawsuit Oct. 3 in Madison County Circuit Court against Paul D. Hesse, Taya C. Hesse and Alexander Hesse.In the complaint, Gammon’s estate alleges he sustained eye, lower back and wrist injuries
Peel's former wife sued on defamation claims; Ex says email messages were 'extreme and outrageous'
UnsellSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville professor Curtis Smith alleges that Deborah Pontious, former wife of felon Gary Peel, defamed him after a relationship between them ended.Smith sued Pontious in Madison County on Oct. 3, over messages she allegedly sent to his sister in law and his supervisor at SIUE a year ago.Smith’s lawyers, Ed Unsell and Janel Freeman of East Alton, wrote that Pontious