News from June 2015
Driver alleges negligence in vehicle collision
A Madison County motorist is suing two other drivers, alleging a highway collision caused her injuries.
Mother blames driver for causing daughter’s injuries in rear-end collision
A woman filed suit against a driver following a motor vehicle accident that allegedly injured her daughter in 2014. Kellie Chrestman, mother and next friend of minor Chelsie Sumoski, filed a lawsuit June 9 in Madison County Circuit Court against Alexander Dugan on allegations of vehicular negligence in a September 2014 collision. The suit states that the child was a passenger in a vehicle operated on the 1200 block of Troxler in the City of Highland on or about Sept. 25, 2014; Dugan, driving a
Man claims driver caused a collision while attempting to merge
A Madison County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence in a highway crash.
Man claims insufficient medical care led to advanced stage of vocal cord cancer
A patient under the care of Fairview Medical Group is suing the professional healthcare provider and one of its physicians for severe and disabling injuries that he sustained as the result of inadequate medical care. Robert Keeney filed a lawsuit May 27 in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Fairview Medical Group and Phillip Chu, M.D., alleging negligence. According to the complaint, starting from Feb. 16, 2010 and for roughly two years after, the group and Chu were responsible for pro
Pedestrian alleges driver hit her near intersection
A Madison County woman claims she was injured when a motorist struck while she was crossing a street. Patricia Brown filed a lawsuit June 4 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Alison Giacomini, alleging vehicular negligence. According to the complaint, during the afternoon of June 6, 2013, Brown was attempting to cross Godfrey Road near its intersection with Lexington Estates Drive when she hit by a car being driven by Giacomini. The plaintiff alleges the defendant failed to control h
MCBA and Granite City attorney recognized for pro bono work
The Illinois State Bar Association will award the Madison County Bar Association and a Granite City attorney the 2015 John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Service Award.
MCBA and Granite City attorney recognized for pro bono work
The Illinois State Bar Association awarded the Madison County Bar Association and a Granite City attorney the 2015 John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Service Award.
Illinois CUB fails to provide accurate info on Clean Jobs Bill, economic development consultant says
SPRINGFIELD - In recent months, the Illinois Citizens Utility Board (CUB) surprised economic development and policy experts like Mark Glennon by staunchly supporting the Illinois Clean Jobs Bill. Illinois Sen. Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) and Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) introduced the bill in February, with the intent to increase energy efficiency and use of renewable resources, reduce carbon pollution and create jobs. The Clean Jobs Bill has stalled for now, but proponents have signaled it
‘Clean Jobs Bill’ would pass increases on to customers; Critic says new standards ‘outrageous’
Everyone with electric power would pay more for wind turbines and other renewable energy sources under proposed legislation at the Illinois General Assembly.
Rauner ad campaign begins; House-approved work comp proposal 'so bad' says Republican lawmaker
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s not-as-harsh-as-expected TV ad campaign blaming Speaker Michael Madigan for refusing to budge on the budget launched today in most media markets in the state: "They're saying 'No' to spending discipline; 'No' to job-creating economic reforms; ‘No' to term limits,” says a female announcer. "All they want is higher taxes.
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Michael McGlynn appointed to Illinois Court of Claims
Governor Bruce Rauner appointed Belleville attorney Michael McGlynn to serve as a judge on the Illinois Court of Claims. McGlynn is currently a managing partner at McGlynn & McGlynn Attorneys at Law in Belleville.
Mother sues property owner over alleged rental fraud
A St. Clair County woman filed suit against a property owner in Illinois, alleging fraud and breach of contract in a 2015 rental contract dispute.
Driver alleges negligence in highway collision
A St. Clair County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence in a motor vehicle collision.
Bank demands full payment in alleged loan default
An Illinois financial lending institution filed suit against three corporations for alleged breach of contract in a loan originating in 2006. Liberty Bank filed a lawsuit on May 18 in Madison County Circuit Court against Conxxus LLC, NOW Wireless LLC, and USA Broadband LLC, all of Jerseyville, Illinois; claiming breach of contract over a four-year period between 2008 and 2012. According to the complaint, Conxxus obtained a promissory note guaranteed by NOW and USA in the initial principal amou
Couple claims a swivel chair broke, aggravating a pre-existing back condiiton
A St. Clair County couple filed suit against two furniture manufacturers and distributors, alleging negligence based on two separate purchases of the defendants' products, which allegedly broke and collapsed in 2013.
Injured dock worker accuses employer of wrongful termination
A Johnson County citizen filed a complaint against his former employer alleging retaliatory discharge and punitive damages in his 2015 job termination.