News from July 2015
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Story CopyPROMO Gold Rush Consumer alleges gold tooth found in biscuit INDEX LOCAL Judge Kelley denies dismissal in sexual assault suit East St. Louis claims it is immune from liability in alleged sexual assault suit involving high school security guard and former student.
Growth through tax hikes? Illinois has tried it - and failed
If you didn’t know any better, you’d think the recent opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune, “Tax me please, so Illinois can compete,” was a satirical article straight from The Onion.
Warning: Conniving plaintiff ahead
Stop, slow, yield, merge, caution, curve, no passing, no left turn, no right turn, no U-turn, wrong way, do not enter, dead end, no outlet, pedestrian crossing, soft shoulder, slippery when wet, only this way, only that way, school, hospital, road work ahead.
Rear-ended driver sues motorist for alleged injuries
A St. Clair County man is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a 2014 auto accident.
Consumer strikes gold, sues General Mills over gold tooth found in biscuit
An Illinois man is suing General Mills after he bit into a Pillsbury biscuit and discovered someone's gold tooth.
Widower sues driver over wife’s death
A St. Clair County man is suing a construction company alleging wrongful death in a fatal 2014 automobile accident in Mascoutah that killed his wife and the mother of their children. Paul Wells of Mascoutah, as estate administrator for Robin Wells, deceased, and as guardian of minors Melody M.L. Wells and Paul Wells, filed suit aaginst Don L. Mueller and Dno Mueller Construction Company.
SWIC sued over allegations of racial discrimination
An African-American woman is suing her former employer, alleging racial discrimination and violation of her civil rights after she was replaced when the department underwent reorganization
Pedestrian sues driver for allegedly hitting her in parking lot
A St. Clair County couple filed a lawsuit against a motorist for allegedly hitting and injuring the woman as she walked behind his truck.
Truck driver’s employer denies liability in suit over alleged unpaid wages
The defendant in a truck driver’s lawsuit alleging unpaid wages and wrongful termination for refusing to disobey traffic laws has denied liability and claims the plaintiff has already been paid what was owed to him under Illinois wage laws.
Belleville YMCA denies liability in woman’s personal injury suit involving weight machine
The Belleville YMCA argues that a woman’s own carelessness resulted in her alleged injuries while using a weight machine.
Bowling alley accuses patron of causing own injuries when he fell on sprayed wax
A Caseyville bowling alley accuses a patron of failing to keep himself from oiled surfaces in a lawsuit alleging he was injured after falling on sprayed wax on the lane.
Judge Kelley denies City of East St. Louis’ motion to dismiss sexual assault suit
St. Clair County Associate Judge Randall Kelley denied the City of East St. Louis’ motion to dismiss a case accusing an East St. Louis security guard of sexually assaulting a former high school student numerous times.
Auto buyer’s lawsuit alleging he was over charged has settled
An auto buyer claiming he was charged more than the agreed amount on a vehicle after it was wrongfully repossessed several times has reached a settlement with the dealership and salesman.
St. Clair County and doctor deny liability in wrongful death suit involving inmate
All defendants involved in a woman’s wrongful death suit claiming her husband died as a result of seizures while incarcerated have denied liability in the case, and are accusing each other of being responsible for the alleged damages.
Lawsuit alleging diabetes drug caused cancer transferred to Cook County
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot filed an agreed transfer order in a lawsuit alleging a diabetes medication caused a man to develop bladder cancer, transferring the case to Cook County.
East St. Louis seeks to dismiss retired police officer’s lawsuit over sick day compensation
The City of East St. Louis seeks to dismiss a former police officer’s lawsuit alleging the city is withholding compensation for accumulated sick days.
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gales welcomes three new attorneys to its Belleville office
Ann Marie Frey, Dominique de Vastey and Megha Shah join the St. Louis-based law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale P.C. as associates.
HeplerBroom welcomes new attorney to Edwardsville office
J. Thomas Mudd has joined HeplerBroom's Edwardsville office as an associate attorney.
Madison County foreclosure July 6-10
July 6, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank v.
Madison County civil docket July 20-24
Monday, July 20 9 a.m. FARLEY RICHARD D V.