News from July 2015
Apartment complex removes suit alleging injuries from faulty balcony railing
An apartment complex removed a case to federal court that alleges a man was injured when a faulty balcony railing allegedly caused him to fall.
Student’s lawsuit demanding costs of college transferred to non-jury docket
St. Clair County Circuit Court Andrew Gleeson ruled that a 22-year-old student’s lawsuit demanding costs of attending college from her father is a non-jury case.
Tree cutter admits that he was liable for his own alleged injuries in suit against homeowner
A tree cutter who originally sued a homeowner after he fell out of the tree while sawing off limbs has admitted that the defendant is not liable for his alleged injuries and that he climbed the tree of his own accord. Plaintiff Cody LaFarge’s May 29 admission states that he is not holding defendant Kelly Thurman responsible for him falling out of the tree on the defendant’s property. “At no time did Kelly direct me to climb into the tree."
Metro denies passenger’s eye popped out of his head when train doors closed on him
Metro accuses a passenger of exaggerating his injuries in a personal injury suit alleging the man’s eye popped out of his head when the train doors closed on him as he was exiting.
$5M legal malpractice suit settled for undisclosed amount
A woman’s $5 million legal malpractice lawsuit alleging Belleville attorneys and their firm failed to properly investigate injuries she claims to have sustained while working on a cruise ship has been settled and dismissed.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 4-7
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Ruth and Crowder have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Aug. 4-7.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Aug. 5
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 5 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs’ courtroom, room 327. There are 27 motions to be addressed.
St. Clair County foreclosures July 14-23
A list of recent foreclosures for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, O'Fallon and Swansea.
St. Clair County real estate July 10-16
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 and Waterloo.
Madison County foreclosures July 20-24
A list of recent foreclosures for Madison County. Including Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, Edwardsville, Granite City, South Roxana and Troy.
State employees get another win in pay dispute; Fifth District upholds LeChien
SPRINGFIELD — State employees can keep getting their regular paychecks for the near future, another state court has ruled. In a ruling entered Friday, the Fifth District Appellate Court refused to overturn a circuit court’s order that state employees continue to be paid — despite the lack of a state budget — while those employees pursue a lawsuit.
Madison County real estate July 10-20
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.
Veteran's Commission superintendent suing to regain access to Madison County building
Veteran services superintendent Bradley Lavite takes up a legal weapon to force his way into the Madison County administration building. He seeks a writ of mandamus against county administrator Joseph Parente, who banned him from the premises after Wood River police arrested him.
Allstate alleges faulty insulation installation caused house fire
Allstate Insurance, acting on behalf of two homeowners, is suing three companies, alleging negligence in a house fire in Caseyville.
Accountant alleging data loss sues computer firm
A major national insurance firm, as subrogee of an accounting company, is suing an I.T. specialist regarding a 2013 professional matter that allegedly impacted the insured’s Belleville business.
Driver accused of ignoring red light, causing collision
A woman is suing the driver she claims ignored a red traffic light and collided with her vehicle while she attempted to turn.
Local motel sued over customer's trip and fall
A woman allegedly injured after tripping over an object at an area motel chain is suing the establishment's owners.
Madison County, tax buyer petitions to appeal class certification in bid rigging case
Roughly one month after visiting judge William Becker filed an official order granting class certification in a Madison County class action, defendants accused of participating in the alleged bid rigging scheme filed petitions to appeal the order, saying the order was rushed.
Golf company claims former property owner failed to disclose septic problem
A new property owner, allegedly left with an inoperable septic system, is suing the previous owner saying it covered up the true condition of the property.
Customer sues after tripping on cart at Lowe's
A customer allegedly injured after tripping over a lumber cart at a home improvement superstore is suing the corporate owner of the store.