News from January 2015
Supreme Court urges legislature to reexamine tax on nursing home beds; Says just because a tax is permissible doesn’t mean its wise
Although it ruled in the state’s favor in a case challenging a tax imposed on nursing homes, the Illinois Supreme Court on Friday asked the legislature it take another look at the so-called “bed tax” and decide whether it’s really necessary to charge certain operators, like those that don’t participate in the Medicaid system or government-funded programs.
Widow alleges intoxicated cab driver caused husband's death
The wife of a recently deceased man says her husband died after an allegedly intoxicated driver struck his vehicle head-on while driving on the wrong side of the road.Jo Ann Baker filed a lawsuit Jan. 8 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Adam Wagner, Ace Cab of St. Charles, Ace Transportation of St. Charles and Mega Leasing Corporation.According to the complaint, Brian Baker was driving his
Grain inspector sues after sustaining head, neck injuries
FosterA man has sued various employers, alleging he suffered head and neck injuries when a co-worker threw a tie-down, hitting him on the head.Donald Scales alleges he was working as a grain inspector for North Dakota Grain Inspection on Feb. 12, 2013. As part of his duties, he inspected barges docked to ensure they were clean for loading grain, according to the complaint filed Jan. 9 in St. Clair
Schaefer Construction sues Poettker Construction claiming it is owed more than $100,00
A construction company alleges it has not been paid more than $100,000 for work it completed.Schaefer Construction filed a lawsuit Jan. 5 in Madison County Circuit Court against Poettker Construction.According to the complaint, Schaefer agreed to complete grading, erosion control, site demolition, creosote excavation, sanitary sewer and storm sewer work for property at 5 Illini Drive in Glen Carbo
Couple sues driver who allegedly caused collision
DarrA woman alleges she sustained injuries after a driver attempted to turn in front of her vehicle, causing a collision.Mary Cordes and Paul Cordes filed a lawsuit Jan. 12 in Madison County Circuit Court against Shyann Kopsie.According to the complaint, Mary Cordes was driving her 2007 Toyota Camry in the northbound lane on Humbert Road in Foster on Oct. 29, 2014, when Kopsie, who was driving a 1991
Plaintiff claims intoxicated man picked him up then dropped him
DuganA man alleges he suffered wrist, arm and hand injuries after an intoxicated man picked him up, then dropped him.Chris Harrison filed a lawsuit Jan. 9 in Madison County Circuit Court against Richard Burch.In his complaint, Harrison alleges that on May 7, 2014, in Cottage Hills, Burch picked him up, then dropped him to the ground for an unknown reason. Because of the incident, in addition to his
Pedestrian sues driver who allegedly struck him in parking lot
A man has filed suit against the driver whom he alleges struck him as he was walking to his vehicle.J. Bunyan Zeller alleges he was walking to his vehicle in a parking lot at 1900 East Edwardsville Road in Wood River on Jan. 10, 2013, when defendant Amos Eugene Overton struck him from behind.Because of the collision, Zeller sustained injuries to his elbow, knee and ankle, incurred disability and lost
St. Louis law firm sheds light on U.S.-Israeli bank agreement, urges account holders to act now
Attorneys with the St. Louis law firm Capes, Sokol, Goodman & Sarachan, P.C. are urging people to become aware of a deal between Israeli’s Bank Leumi Group and the U.S. Government, saying it could impact local account holders.The Bank Leumi Group, Israel’s second-largest bank, made a deal with the United States Department of Justice in December 2014, which could lead to substantial financial penalties
Madison County real estate Jan. 2-14
January 2, 2015
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 7-12
January 7, 2015
St. Clair County real estate Dec. 30-Jan. 5
December 30, 2014
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 5-13
January 5, 2015
Goggin: The reason I voted to increase fees
To the Editor: