News from July 2015
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Man's estate claims he died as a result of neglect
A man's estate is suing a Belleville facility, claiming its negligent care of the decedent led to his death.
Motorcyclist reaches $300,000 settlement in collision case
A Staunton man alleging severe injuries from a motorcycle accident has reached a settlement in his personal injury case for nearly $300,000.
Former railroad employee sues companies over asbestos exposure
A former railroad employee is suing his former employer over illness that was allegedly caused by exposure to chemicals at work.
HeplerBroom welcomes new associate attorney
Defense attorney Tabitha M. Schneider joins HeplerBroom’s Edwardsville office as an associate. Schneider focuses her practice on complex multi-party and business litigation matters, including toxic torts, personal injury, product liability and premises liability.
Biker injured when unknown motorist beckons him onto roadway
A motorcycle driver filed a complaint against a woman regarding a 2014 automobile-motorcycle accident in Madison County. Michael R.
Widow sues university, rehab facility over husband’s death
A St. Clair County woman filed a lawsuit on behalf of her deceased husband against a university and rehabilitation facility regarding her spouse’s 2014 death.
Woman sues after rear-end collision
A Dorsey woman is suing a driver over injuries that were the result a car accident. Diane Turpen filed a lawsuit May 7 in St. Clair County 20th Judicial Circuit Court against Nicholas Lampe for negligence. According to the filing, the defendant’s vehicle struck the plaintiff’s vehicle while she was stopped at a traffic light waiting to merge onto Interstate 55/27 Northbound in Collinsville. As a result of the collision the plaintiffs suffered severe injuries to her upper extremities.
Injured passenger sues driver of oncoming vehicle
A Madison County woman filed a lawsuit against a motorist following a 2013 automobile accident in Godfrey.
Woman sues driver following rear-end highway collision
A Madison County woman filed a lawsuit against a motorist regarding a 2014 automobile accident in Missouri. Tricia Gall of Troy filed a lawsuit July 6 in Madison County Circuit Court against Mark Dycus, also of Troy, claiming vehicular negligence in an August 2013 highway collision.
Couple sues insurance firm for alleged fraud
A St. Clair County couple filed a lawsuit against a financial company regarding a 2014 contractual matter, claiming fraud and misrepresentation. Gene Hyatt and Ho Ann Hyatt of Fairview Heights filed a complaint July 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Genworth Financial alleging breach of contract in a December 2014 insurance dispute. According to the filing, the plaintiffs entered into a contract with the defendant for an insurance policy prior to Nov. 19, 2001.
Madison County foreclosures July 10-17
July 10 - Gateway Mortgage Group v. Amy Bach, $56,176.96, 2629 Benton St., Granite City. 15-CH-409. July 14 - Wells Fargo Bank v. Robert E. and Carol A. Calvert, $104,258.61, 102 E. Jennings Ave., Wood River. 15-CH-410. July 15 - US Bank v. Nerissa Calvin, $144,510.55, 411 Brentwood Blvd., Alton. 15-CH-411. First Guaranty Mortgage v. Gregory H., Jeffrey E. and Bryan T. Craine, $66,698.21, 322 George St., E. Alton. 15-CH-412. Deutsche Bank v. Jennifer L. and William Fite, $122,285.09, 3901 Hwy 11
LeChien splits representation in workers' pay lawsuit; Judge has harsh words for AG Madigan
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan would have created havoc with her plan to pay state employees the minimum wage in the absence of a budget, according to St. Clair County circuit judge Robert LeChien.
Madison County civil docket July 27
Monday, July 27 9 a.m. KELLER KELLI V. 1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT UNION FK 11-L-953, MUDGE 302
Couple sues following wife’s life-threatening surgical complications
A St. Clair County couple filed a lawsuit against a hospital and several healthcare entities, accuses them of medical malpractice when they perforated the patient's small bowel during surgery.
CJ Baricevic announces bid for Congress; Son of chief judge seeks Democratic nomination
Belleville Democrat C. J. Baricevic started the next Congressional campaign on July 20, declaring himself a candidate in the 12th District.
Illinois' regional pain points revealed in county data on food-stamp dependency
Areas of Illinois that are driven by backbone industries such as manufacturing are being hollowed out. That reality is showing up in the form of government dependence.
St. Clair County foreclosures July 9-14
July 9, 2015 Commerce Bank v. Mark A. Wallman, $137,533.30, 202 Renee St., OFallon. 15-CH-492. Nationstar Mortgage v. Joshua D. Davis, $71,118.65, 4200 Shirley Dr., Belleville. 15-CH-494. July 13, 2015 First National Bnk of Sparta v. Dave Weber, $115,396.40, 511 S. Euclid Ave., Marissa. 15-CH-496. July 14, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Patrick A. Parnell, $143,358.15, 710 S. Main St., Smithton . 15-CH-498
St. Clair County real estate July 1-9
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O’Fallon, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea, Waterloo.
Madison County real estate July 2-9
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, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.