News from July 2015
Man allegedly injured when washer and dryer fell on him
A Belleville man is suing a residential property owner, claiming he was injured when he attempted to move a washer and dryer that were allegedly not stacked properly.
Towing company seeks damages from deceased driver’s family following collision
A Belleville towing company is suing a woman’s estate following a fatal accident in Christian County, accusing the deceased woman of crossing the center line and causing damages to a tow truck.
Woman sues bowling alley following slip on locker room rug
A St. Clair County woman is suing an investment firm doing business as a bowling alley regarding a 2014 slip and fall which she claims caused her physical impairment and emotional discomfort.
Bar and two men sued after bar beating turns fatal
The family of a man beaten to death during the showing of a boxing match at a bar is suing the two men who battered him and the bar that served them alcohol.
Ship worker claims he suffered life-threatening injuries from botulism toxin
A ship worker is suing the owner of a ship where he ingested food carrying the botulism toxin. Sherman Armstrong, of Lufkin, Texas, filed a complaint on June 26 in Madison County Circuit Court against Magnolia Marine Transport.
Man sues insurance firms, driver over alleged accident injuries
A man is suing two insurance companies and the driver who allegedly collided with him in Collinsville nearly two years ago.
Fifth District reverses McGlynn in residential foreclosure case
The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn in a residential foreclosure case that went in favor of mortgage holder Citimortgage. Homeowners Leonard W.
Long time proprietor of Fast Eddie's dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound
Long time proprietor of the popular Alton restaurant and bar Fast Eddies Bon-Air has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the Madison County coroner's office.
Roxana woman sued after dog attacked girl
A father and his minor daughter are suing the owner of a dog that allegedly attacked the girl at the defendants' home, where she was visiting.
Motorist sues driver who allegedly caused South Macon collision
A driver injured in a car crash is suing the motorist whose actions allegedly caused the crash.
Union dues suits in Illinois stayed until USSC decides California case
SPRINGFIELD – Two lawsuits over union fees on Illinois state employees who don’t belong to unions have stopped in their tracks, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has taken a parallel case into its hands.
Options Now offers safe place for pregnant women under pressure
When a woman faces an unplanned pregnancy many parties take an interest and offer her advice.
A unilateral amendment of the Constitution
Recently, the Obama Administration negotiated a treaty with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Class action seeks to void court orders transferring structured settlements
Sangamon County judges broke state law by letting investors exchange current cash for future income from settlements of injury suits, according to Swansea lawyer David Cates.
Five local circuit seats up for retention in 2016; Longest serving judge in Illinois is one of them
While elected circuit judges currently ponder who will fill a total of six associate judge vacancies in Madison and St. Clair County courts, voters next year will decide whether to retain five of those sitting circuit judges.That is, if those five judges decide to seek successive six-year terms.
Couple sues over rear-end collision
A couple is suing the driver who rear-ended their vehicle in Alton in 2014.
Man alleges injuries while installing engine on barge
A man injured while installing an engine on a barge is suing his boss for supervising an unsafe workplace and crane operator.
Woman sues driver who allegedly crashed into her vehicle outside IHOP
A woman is suing another woman who crashed into the back of her vehicle in the parking lot of an O'Fallon pancake restaurant.
Womans' estate sues husband over collision
The estate of a woman allegedly killed as a passenger in a collision is suing the decedent's husband, who was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Man sues woman who allegedly rear-ended him at red light
A driver is suing the woman who rear-ended him at a red light.