News from December 2015
Madison County jury awards woman $29K in car accident suit
A Madison County jury awarded a woman $29,355 in a lawsuit involving an Edwardsville vehicle accident.
Car accident trial ends in request for sanctions
A woman alleging injuries following a Glen Carbon vehicle accident is asking the court to sanction the defense counsel after they allegedly violated two orders in limine during trial last week.
Missouri woman sues Edwardsville schools for loose light fixture
EDWARDSVILLE–A Missouri woman is suing the Edwardsville school district, alleging negligence for a loose light fixture that fell from the ceiling and hit her.
Belleclair Fairgrounds park sued over collapsed chair
BELLEVILLE–An Illinois man is suing a Belleville fairgrounds, alleging negligence for injuries suffered when a chair he was sitting in collapsed.
Motorist alleges driver, employer caused vehicle collision
BELLEVILLE–A motorist is suing another driver and his company, alleging their negligence caused an automobile accident.
Motorist blames drunk driver, bar that served him for causing accident
BELLEVILLE–An Illinois woman is suing the alleged drunk driver of a vehicle and the establishment that served him alcohol, alleging negligence in an accident.
Patient accuses health care providers of malpractice in pacemaker surgery
BELLEVILLE–An Illinois man is suing health care providers, alleging malpractice after surgery to recharge his pacemaker resulted in an infection.
Drivers sued after Fosterburg Road crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A passenger that was injured in an accident in Madison County is suing the driver of that car and the motorist that hit them.
Mother, daughter sue Madison County motorist for allegedly causing accident
EDWARDSVILLE–A Madison County woman and her minor daughter are suing a motorist, alleging negligence after their car was struck by the defendant's vehicle.
Granite City motorist alleges another driver caused Madison County accident
EDWARDSVILLE–A Granite City man is suing a Pontoon Beach motorist, alleging negligence after the car he was driving was struck by the defendant's vehicle.
National Vinegar sour about insurance company's refusal to pay claim
GREENVILLE — A Missouri vinegar manufacturer is suing its insurance company, alleging that it refused to pay for loss of stock due to sabotage at its Olney facility.
Madison County women allege St. Clair County left body parts at accident scene
EDWARDSVILLE–Two Madison County women are suing St. Clair County, alleging emotional distress after finding body parts of their loved one at the scene of the accident.
Car passenger alleges driver negligent in auto accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence for the injuries she suffered in an accident when she was a passenger.
Rider sues motorist for killing horse
BELLEVILLE–A St. Clair County man is suing a motorist, alleging negligence in the death of the plaintiff's horse.
Patient sues Davita Healthcare over fall from dizziness
EDWARDSVILLE–An patient is suing a medical facility owner, alleging negligence after she was injured in a fall at a facility owned by the defendant.
Illinois Supreme Court adopts rule to prevent disclosure of private information in documents
The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted a new rule to protect against identity theft and the disclosure of personal information in cases before the state's reviewing courts. During its November term, the Supreme Court approved Rule 364.
Online submission now mandatory for IL SC’s MCLE requirement report
Beginning Feb. 1, the Illinois Supreme Court will be running its Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) compliance requirements entirely online. Attorneys will be required to report their MCLE compliance electronically, and the agency that oversees the Court’s MCLE program will send notices via the internet as well.
House OKs $3B for locals, lottery winners; Larger state budget question remains unresolved
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois remains without an overall budget, but the Illinois House on Wednesday took action to release some money to local governments and pay lottery winners. All told, Senate Bill 2039 authorizes about $3 billion in spending.
Unemployment bill easily clears Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD — Without rancor, the Illinois House on Wednesday passed legislation to tune up the state’s unemployment insurance program. The legislation sponsored by Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville, eliminates the “Social Security offset” in that it allows recently separated workers eligible for Social Security to receive full unemployment insurance benefits.
Ex-Navy man blames companies for exposure to asbestos
A former U.S. Navy firefighter is suing several companies, alleging exposure to asbestos products.