News from March 2015
Malpractice insurer seeks to dismiss attorney’s lawsuit alleging conspiracy
BurkartA malpractice insurance company accused of conspiring to avoid covering an attorney claims the plaintiff inappropriately filed his claims in Madison County, violating the forum selection clause in his contract.Thomas W. Burkart filed the Nov. 14 lawsuit against the Illinois State Bar Association Mutual Insurance Company, Johnson & Bell, P.C., and Peter R. Ryndak.According to the suit, Bukart
S.C. Johnson and Son sue over asset transfer agreement
S.C. Johnson and Son Inc. has sued a Madison County man for allegedly failing to live up to his end of an asset transfer agreement.S.C. Johnson and Son Inc. filed a lawsuit Feb. 10 in Madison County Circuit Court against Thomas H. Buske.According to the complaint, Buske and S.C. Johnson agreed to settle pending litigation on Dec. 1, 2009. According to the suit, Buske took possession of five checks
Illinois politicians propose $100 billion in tax hikes over five years
VanMetreMore than $100 billion in tax hikes over five years may sound like a joke. But to many Illinois lawmakers, it sounds like a solution.State Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, recently said that “creative lawmakers can come up with many options for new revenue.” Unfortunately, Illinois lawmakers have outdone themselves in the creativity department this year.The array of six tax hikes proposed by Illinois
First baseman's seven-year-old injury suit headed back to Madison County court
A lawsuit involving a softball player's injury more than seven years ago at a Staunton tournament is headed back to Madison County Circuit Court.
The luck of the Irish has limits
Once, the road rose up to meet Paul Duffy and the wind was always at his back. The sun shone warm upon his face and rains fell soft upon his fields. But lately his luck seems to have gone dry.
Rauner stays on stump for 'Turnaround Illinois'; But governor admits not everyone digs his approach
RaunerSPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner continued to beat the drum for his “Turnaround Illinois” agenda on Tuesday, pitching it to a group of county officials in downtown Springfield and to printing company employees in Bloomington.Meanwhile, at least one political analyst wonders if Rauner’s drumbeat doesn’t carry its own political risk.Along the way Tuesday, the governor addressed a few questions and
Asbestos advocacy group seeks to derail transparency legislation; Simmons and other firms provide financial support for ADAO
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which calls itself the largest independent asbestos victims’ organization in the country, is taking a lead in derailing legislation that would require asbestos bankruptcy trust to operate more transparently.
I-55 motorist claims trucker shed debris in her path
St. ClairA tractor trailer driver accused of shedding parts, debris and other material from his vehicle on southbound I-55 in Festus, Mo. is being sued in St. Clair County Circuit Court.Violette J. Nast filed a complaint Feb. 9 against Jose D. Serrano, and trucking companies B.T. Trucking Inc., doing business as Blue Thunder Trucking, as well as B.T. Transportation Group.Nast claims that she suffered
Dupo property owners sue State Farm Fire & Casualty over fire loss
Owners of Dupo rental property are seeking more than $500,000 from State Farm Fire & Casualty over its alleged failure to pay a fire loss that occurred last year.
Driver accused of carelessly operating vehicle without regard to snowy conditions
A Belleville motorist is being accused of carelessly operating his vehicle without regard for road conditions.
Driver accused of rear-end crash at 60 miles per hour
An Edwardsville man who was allegedly traveling 60 miles per hour on an East St. Louis city street when he rear-ended a stopped vehicle is being sued.Antwyne Warren, Demonta Warren and Brandy Collins filed suit against Christopher Brammeier on Feb. 18 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.The suit claims that Collins was operating a Dodge Avenger and was stopped at a stop sign on northbound 8th Street