News from June 2015
Bathon to be released June 25 from St. Louis facility
Former Madison County treasurer Fred Bathon will be out of prison on Thursday, one year earlier than his original sentence mandated. Bathon was sentenced in federal court in December 2013 to 30 months in prison for rigging county tax sales.
Father sues driver for car collision that led to son's death
A father is suing a driver for allegedly causing a car accident that ultimately led to his son's death. William Kroll, father of Thomas Kroll and the administrator of his estate, filed a lawsuit June 8 in Madison County Circuit Court against Claude Burney, citing vehicular negligence. According to the suit, during the late afternoon of June 27, 2013, Thomas Kroll was driving a Saturn Ion northbound on Grangehall in the City of Ruyle when Burney driving a 1997 Chevy S10 in a westerly direction
Student loan lender alleges woman hasn't made payments in two years
A student loan lender claims that a St. Clair County woman hasn't made payments on her student loan debt in over two years. Acapita Education Finance Corp., formerly known as Global Educational Finance Corp., as assignee of Richland State Bank, filed a lawsuit May 29 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Jamie Lynn Aaron, alleging loan default. The suit states that although demand for payment on a promissory note has been made, Aaron hasn't made a payment since May 22, 2013.
Driver alleges negligence in three-car collision
A motorist injured in a three-car accident is suing the other two drivers involved.
Belleville woman claims she was injured after being thrown from golf cart
A Belleville resident is suing a fellow resident, golf course and municipal corporation for the injuries she endured as the result of being thrown from a golf cart. Laura Parrish filed a lawsuit June 12 in Madison County Circuit Court against Nick Espolt, Spencer T.
St. Clair County real estate May 28-June 3
May 28, 2015
St. Clair County foreclosures June 3-8
June 3, 2015
Madison County real estate May 28-June 2
May 28, 2015
Madison County foreclosures June 4-11
June 4, 2015
Belleville woman claims she was injured after being thrown from golf court
A Belleville resident is suing a fellow resident, golf course and municipal corporation for the injuries she endured as the result of being thrown from a golf cart. Laura Parrish filed a lawsuit June 12 in Madison County Circuit Court against Nick Espolt, Spencer T.
Trustee for living trust alleges breach of contract, fiduciary duty
A trustee for a Madison County woman's living trust is suing a financial services firm, alleging failure to return previously deposited funds.
Passenger involved in roll-over accident files Dram Shop suit against bar
A Madison County woman is suing a bar, alleging its negligent over-serving caused a patron to become intoxicated and get into an accident with his car that the plaintiff was riding in as a passenger.
Court: Comcast must disclose ID of commenter accused of calling politician ‘Sandusky waiting to be exposed’
The assumption of an online moniker may not be enough to allow online commenters to remain cloaked in anonymity and exempt from a defamation action, should they use their moniker in an online forum to unjustifiably accuse another person of a crime, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled. On Thursday, June 18, the state’s high court unanimously upheld the rulings of both a Stephenson County judge and the Illinois Second District Appellate Court, which had both held Internet service provider Comcas
Health care company seeks payment for medical services
A company that operates health care facilities around the nation is suing a Granite County resident, alleging failure to pay for medical goods and services.
Woman alleges doctor failed to timely diagnose her with diabetes
A Madison County woman is suing an Illinois doctor for failing to diagnose and treat her diabetes in a timely manner. Sherri Johnson filed a lawsuit June 5 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Jowe Y.
Woman in wheelchair claims she was injured in collision with motorist
A St. Clair County woman alleges she was injured when a driver collided with her motorized wheelchair.
Motorist accused of causing collision
A Godfrey woman is suing two Alton men, alleging negligence in a car accident in which she was injured.