News from November 2015
Defendants in tax sale class action granted leave to appeal; High court directs Fifth District to vacate earlier orders
Defendants in bid rigging litigation will get to appeal a class certification order entered against them six months ago in Madison County. The Illinois Supreme Court issued supervisory orders on Wednesday directing the Fifth District Appellate Court to vacate Aug. 17 orders which denied the petitions of Madison County, public officials and tax buyers for leave to appeal a circuit court decision that favored victims of a tax sale scheme.
Motorist alleges another driver caused Belleville collision
A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence over injuries she says she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Former St. Jacob mayor files defamation suit against St. Jacob trustee
A former mayor of St. Jacob is suing a current St. Jacob trustee, alleging defamatory statements.
Belleville woman alleges motorist's negligence caused collision
A Belleville motorist is suing another Belleville driver, alleging negligence over injuries sustained in a vehicle collision.
Patient sues dentist, alleging improperly installed bridges
An Illinois patient is suing a St. Clair County dentist and his practice, alleging negligence for dental work she says left her injured.
Woman sues A1 Med Car Services and its driver over Caseyville collision
An Illinois woman is suing a medical vehicle service and a driver, alleging negligence over injuries she says she sustained in an automobile accident.
The Big Bad Lopinot gets blowback
They don't teach nursery rhymes and fairy tales in law school, but maybe they should.
Couple alleges motorist caused rear-end collision
A husband and wife are suing a St. Clair County motorist over injuries they sustained in a vehicle collision.
Sanctions sought against asbestos lawyers for using John Crane as 'shill' to keep cases in Cook County
Attorneys for defendants in a Cook County asbestos case have brought an action against the opposing counsel in the case, asking the court to punish the plaintiff’s attorneys and the counsel for John Crane Inc., one of the other defendants named in the case, for their alleged use of Crane as a "shill" to prevent defendants from transferring the case and others like it out of Cook County Circuit Court.
AFP Illinois says tax reduction responsible for state's improved ranking in tax climate survey
According to the non-partisan Tax Foundation’s 2016 Business State Tax Index, Illinois leaped 8 spots, from 31st to 23rd.
Father says medical center, doctor failed to aid his abused daughter
An Illinois man is suing a Belleville hospital and physician, alleging they failed to act as dictated by law when he sought care for his abused daughter.
Wrongful death suit filed against health centers and nurses
The administrator of an Illinois man's estate is suing several health care entities and professionals, alleging wrongful death under the Survival Act of Illinois.
Passenger sues Kilian Corp. following Washington County collision
A Tazewell County woman is suing a contractor and the driver of the vehicle in which she was a passenger, alleging negligence for an accident that led to injuries.
Woman alleges tractor-trailer's swing door struck her car while waiting in McDonald's drive-thru
A St. Clair County woman is suing three defendants, alleging a tractor-trailer's swing door hit her vehicle and injured her while she waited in line at a McDonald's drive-thru.
Patient claims misdiagnosed infection led to amputation
An Illinois man is suing a physician and a medical center, alleging misdiagnosis of a foot ailment that led to the amputation of his left leg below the knee.
Passenger sues Staunton woman following roll-over car accident
A minor girl and her parents, individually and on her behalf, are suing a Staunton motorist, alleging negligence for injuries the daughter sustained in a car accident.
Five auto passengers seek damages following Granite City rear-end collision
Five automobile passengers are suing a motorist, alleging negligence over injuries they say they sustained when the defendant's vehicle rear-ended theirs.
Wigginton plans to step down next month, will move into private practice in St. Louis
U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton has announced that he will resign effective Dec. 11. His press release issued today boasted of his accomplishments but neglected to mention the most sensational convictions he obtained.
Couple alleges motorist caused head-on vehicle collision
A New Baden couple is suing an O'Fallon woman, alleging negligence over injuries resulting from a head-on collision with the defendant's vehicle.
Motorist sues another driver over three-car collision
An Illinois woman is suing another driver, alleging his negligence caused injuries the plaintiff sustained in a chain reaction automobile accident.