News from September 2014
Still hoping for change in Madison County
Remember all those people who voted for hope and change back in 2008 – and again in 2012, after four years of disappointment?
Class action filed against Home Depot over data breach
Two days after retailer Home Depot confirmed that its payment data systems were breached, a class action lawsuit was filed in federal court in East St. Louis.
Man ticketed by Fairview Heights police seeks $15 million claiming sex discrimination
A man alleging sex discrimination in a suit against the Fairview Heights Police Department is seeking more than $15 million in damages.
Bicyclist claims driver made improper left turn into him
A bicyclist has filed suit against the driver whom he alleges broke his collarbone when she made a left turn and struck his bike.
St. Clair County clerk accused of wiping out warrants
St. Clair County deputy circuit clerk Rowena Butenhoff faces three criminal felony counts after allegedly wiping out warrants for a driver who has amassed more than 100 traffic tickets over the last decade and a half.Robert Loeffler, apparent beneficiary of her action, has racked up 30 convictions since 1997, five of which were misdemeanor convictions.Associate Judge Brian Babka issued a warrant against
Accident at I-255 and I-64 merge subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver whom he alleges struck his vehicle while he yielded to traffic.Michael Hill alleges he was in the process of merging from Interstate Highway 255 onto eastbound Interstate Highway 64 when he yielded to oncoming traffic. At the same time, defendant Craig Cheatham, who was following Hill, collided with his vehicle, according to the complaint filed Aug. 26, in S
Columbia Quarry claims Petroff Trucking has failed to pay for IDOT work
BozarthA material provider has filed suit against the trucking company that it alleges failed to pay for services.Columbia Quarry Company of Dupo alleges it contracted with Petroff Trucking of Granite City in which it agreed to perform work for an IDOT job on Interstate Highways 55/70 in Illinois. Although Columbia Quarry Company performed all work expected of it, Petroff has failed to pay for it,