News from December 2015
Restaurant patron alleges another diner assaulted him
BELLEVILLE–A Belleville man is suing a restaurant patron, alleging assault at a local eatery.
Wife alleges health professionals' negligence caused husband's death
BELLEVILLE–An Illinois woman is suing a doctor and health care providers, alleging negligence in her husband's death.
Judicial races take shape in Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Unusual is one way to describe judicial races developing in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Voters will see contests in two of three open seats that were created by judges who vacated their positions so they could win them back by way of a simple majority vote, versus the long-standing tradition of retention which requires three-fifths approval. Two of the sitting judges seeking to stay on the bench are not running for the seats they vacated - they are running for each other's.
Two car accident lawsuits at trial in Madison County
Two car accident lawsuits went to trial this week in the Madison County Circuit Court. Judges Dennis Ruth and Tom Chapman are presiding over the cases.
New York couple blames O'Fallon motorist for car accident that left them injured
BELLEVILLE–A New York state couple is suing an O'Fallon motorist, alleging an automobile accident left them with injuries, medical expenses and loss of normal life.
AutoZone denies liability in customer’s trip and fall suit
AutoZone alleges a customer caused his own injuries when he failed to keep a proper lookout and allegedly tripped on a speed bump in the parking lot.
Couple sues neighbors for death of their dog
BELLEVILLE–A Shiloh couple is suing two neighbors, alleging negligence for injuries they and their dog sustained when the neighbors' dog attacked them.
Wal-Mart, Subway deny liability in slip and fall suit
Wal-Mart and Subway both allege a woman caused her own injuries when she fell on a slippery floor.
St. Louis man seeks $63,000 debt from Highland man
ALTON--A St. Louis man is suing an Illinois man, seeking a $63,620 debt after a judgment in the plaintiff's favor.
Former marine's family blames multiple companies for asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE--The estate of a former marine and painter is suing more than 30 companies, alleging negligence for exposure to asbestos that led to the plaintiff dying of lung cancer.
Automotive manufacturer denies liability in wrongful death suit alleging seat bolts gave out during collision
An automotive manufacturer and a driver are countersuing each other in a wrongful death suit alleging defective seat bolts gave out during a rear-end collision.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Dec. 7
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Dec. 7 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Medical manufacturer denies lability over alleged faulty pain pump
A medical manufacturer alleges a patient was fully aware of the risks when she agreed to use a pain pump that allegedly malfunctioned.
Simmons Foundation gave $2.5 million to Columbia Univ. over four years; Simmons firm received 26 asbestos referrals over same period
On Nov. 30, jurors found former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver guilty of giving state funds to Dr. Robert Taub while making money on referrals from him. The Simmons Foundation in 2010 executed a contract with Taub's research center at Columbia University, pledging $3.15 million in five years.
Patient allegedly lost both legs following misdiagnosed leg pain
BELLEVILLE–A St. Clair County patient is suing two hospitals and three doctors, alleging their inadequate medical care rendered him a paraplegic.
Madison County foreclosures Nov. 16-25
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Roxana and Wood River.
St. Clair County foreclosures Nov. 10-19
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Caseyville, Collinsville, Fairview Heights, Marissa and Swansea.
Madison County real estate Nov. 9-13
A list of recent real estate transactions for Madison County. Including Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, East Alton, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Hamel, Hartford, Highland, Madison, Maryville, Moro, Pontoon Beach, Roxana, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 13-20
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, New Athens, New Baden, O’Fallon, Rauscher, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
Madison County civil docket Dec. 7
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Ruth and Matoesian have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Dec. 7.