News from January 2015
St. Clair County Democrats pay ESL election workers about four times more than others
Congressman Mike Bost and wife Tracy.
Woman sues two drivers over Route 4 accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver whom she alleges rear-ended her vehicle, then swerved and hit her driver's side door.Bianca R. Timmermann alleges she was driving a 2006 Kia Optima on state Route 4 on Jan. 5, at about 3:30 p.m. when she slowed and attempted to merge into a center turn lane to make a left turn. Suddenly, defendant Austin J. Peterson struck the back of her vehicle, then swerved
Belleville cop sues after patrol vehicle struck by multiple cars
A Belleville police officer has filed suit after he was injured when multiple vehicles allegedly struck his patrol vehicle.
Woman sues driver who allegedly failed to yield at stop sign
A woman alleges she suffered disability and disfigurement after a driver struck her vehicle.
Attorney who appeared in more than 3,000 asbestos cases disbarred in first-of-its-kind action; 'Excuse Man' also loses license
A St. Louis lawyer who entered his appearance in more than 3,000 asbestos cases in Madison County even though he wasn’t licensed to practice in Illinois has been disbarred, marking the first time such disciplinary action has been taken in the state.
Sauget medical facility removes case accusing it of causing patient’s death to federal court
A Sauget kidney treatment facility accused of causing a patient's death has removed the case to federal court.
Some Madison County natives liked our area better before it was 'discovered'
It usually happens to coastal towns, quaint little out-of-the-way places with nice quiet beaches. They're sleepy, family-friendly communities with sunny weather, wholesome pastimes and affordable prices – until someone “discovers” them.
Retired judge resumes involvement in $4 million injury suit
Patrick Murphy of Marion has resumed his involvement in a $4 million injury suit he filed in federal court after retiring as federal judge.
Ag company counter-sues former employee claiming defamation
WattsAn Illinois agriculture construction company has filed a counterclaim alleging defamation against a former employee after he accused the defendant of firing him for refusing to be part of an alleged insurance fraud scheme.In a Sept. 29 lawsuit, plaintiff Steven Dion Vinyard says he began working for defendant Bob Lamb Inc. in June 1993 building grain elevators and other farm equipment. In June