News from 2014
Republicans missed the message
To the Editor:
Is there a credibility gap in this administration?
To the Editor:Abraham Lincoln once stated; “You can fool some of the people some of the time but not all of the people all of the time.”President Obama made the following statements. What do you think? “I don’t have lobbyists,” Feb. 10, 2010 (note Jonathan Gruber); “We shouldn’t mandate the purchase of health care,” Feb. 26, 2008; “My Father served in WWII," Aug. 9, 2010 (his father was 3- 9 yrs during
Law firm loses 'middle finger' legal dispute
The job market's tight right now, so here are some helpful hints for acing an interview. When asked what attracted you to their company, don't tell HR it was because they had an opening. Say it was because their company is the one company you've always wanted to work for.
Couple alleges company refuses to replace fading vinyl siding
DureeAn Edwardsville couple alleges a vinyl siding manufacturer refuses to replace their home's siding after it began fading following installation.Ronald and Lisa Long filed a lawsuit Dec. 1 in Madison County Circuit Court against CertainTeed Corporation.In their complaint, the Longs say they purchased Owens Corning vinyl siding for their home at 4 Fox Trail Court in Edwardsville in 2000. The siding
Lender seeks repayment of student loans
The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust has filed suit against a woman whom it alleges failed to repay her student loans.The trust alleges it lent defendant Cheryl Lawrence $53,788.61. Since then, however, Lawrence has defaulted on her required monthly payments, according to the complaint filed Dec. 4 in Madison County Circuit Court.In its complaint, the trust seeks the money it alleges it is owed,
Passenger involved in Alton accident files injury suit
A woman alleges she suffered injuries after a driver struck the vehicle in which she was riding.
O'Fallon pedestrian's death is subject of suit
Bruce R. Cook
Em's Tavern patron claims he was struck in head with beer bottle
A man says he suffered severe and extensive injuries to his face after a bar patron allegedly struck him with a beer bottle.
Pop's Saloon faces suit after patron allegedly struck
KatzmanPop's Saloon in East St. Louis is facing a lawsuit after allegedly serving a patron too much alcohol, which led to another patron being attacked. Dustin Walter filed a suit Dec. 4 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Pop’s Saloon and Music, which is owned by Mega Leasing Corporation Inc. According to the complaint on Oct. 28, Walter was in Pop’s Saloon when another patron, Jacob Maupin,
Madison County named 5th worst 'Judicial Hellhole' for '14
Recent developments in New York City’s asbestos docket have caused it to be declared the No. 1 Judicial Hellhole by a national legal reform group.
ITLA: 'Hellhole' report is distorted and deceptive
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