News from November 2015
AG Madigan and personal assistant appear to have changed positions on employment status
A personal assistant who seeks status as a state employee in two pending work comp claims, was a plaintiff in a recent high profile labor class action arguing for non- state employee status. The work comp claims brought by Stephanie Yencer-Price of Springfield are now central to a brewing legal and political battle between state leaders.
Madison County civil docket Nov. 23-24
Madison County Circuit Judge Mudge is the only judge with hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Nov. 23-24. Two cases are scheduled to be heard.
Customer accuses Volkswagon of fraud
A Chicago customer is suing Volkswagon, alleging the car company fraudulently said their vehicles were more eco-friendly than they actually are.
Madison County foreclosures Nov. 5-6
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Dorsey, Godfrey, Maryville and Troy.
St. Clair County foreclosures Oct. 30-Nov. 5
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Fairview Heights, Lenzburg, Mascoutah and Shiloh.
Madison County real estate Oct. 29-Nov. 2
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, Roxana, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 2-5
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, New Athens, New Baden, O’Fallon, Rauscher, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
Couple sues home renovator for failure to disclose termite damage
A couple filed suit against home renovators for there alleged failure to disclose significant termite damage to their property.
Deadline approaching for Madison County disabled vets to receive property tax assistance
EDWARDSVILLE – The deadline for honorably discharged veterans facing financial difficulties to file for property tax assistance is approaching, according to a press release issued by the County Treasurer’s Office and the Veteran’s Assistance Commission (VAC).
AG Madigan sued over refusal to fight work comp claims brought by 'personal assistants'; CMS director says millions have been improperly paid
Over the past five years, more than 200 personal assistants have received $5.8 million in workers' compensation benefits, according to a spokesperson with the Central Management Services, which averages $29,000 per claim,
Critic calls CUB an appendage of power structure; State lawmaker says it's the job of legislators to protect citizens
While the Citizens Utility Board may be prohibited by law from backing candidates for public office, there's no law barring CUB leaders from backing politicians.
St. Clair County motorist alleges I-64 accident left her injured
A St. Clair County motorist is suing another driver, alleging his negligence led to her injuries in a vehicle accident.
Court user survey measures perceptions of Illinois court system; Overall results were positive, summary says
The user survey was designed to give the Strategic Planning Committee of the Supreme Court a baseline of user experience, according to Illinois Fourth District Appellate Justice M. Carol Pope, to see where the state court systems stood – and where they could be improved.
Electricity vendor tells state to pay up; Also, counseling vendor terminates contracts
SPRINGFIELD — Another vendor says it may have to cut off service to the state of Illinois because the state’s inability to pay its bills is threatening the vendor’s ability to continue doing business. In a disconnection-warning letter dated Oct. 29, Southwestern Electric Cooperative Inc. told the state it is behind on its accounts. “As a not-for-profit utility, Southwestern … relies on its members to pay their bill so we, in turn, can pay our bills and provide power to 22,000 homes, hospitals,
Stool lawsuit says a lot about Madison County
Most people, if they sat on a small stool and it collapsed, would get up, brush themselves off and maybe return the stool for a new one.
Contractors seek to dismiss developer’s suit alleging they performed subpar work in Troy
Operators of a contracting company sued for insufficient work have filed several motions to dismiss the complaint, arguing that the plaintiff fails to explain why the defendants should be liable for the allegations.
Discovery dispute resolved in Hale v. State Farm: Karmeier must produce timeline prepared for radio interview by Dec. 1
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier has been ordered to produce by Dec. 1 a timeline he prepared for a Springfield radio interview following last year's contentious retention race. U.S.
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of rigged tax sales
Nov. 14 marks the decennial of the first rigged tax sale held by a former Madison County treasurer. Ten years after the convicted tax collector held auctions that lined his campaign chest and took from “down and out” taxpayers, there are some officials who still don’t believe the county should be responsible.
Mid America Airport - fleecing tax payers
NBC, CBS, USA Today, and others have written much about “Mid America St. Louis Airport” over the years, and stories continue about our “Ghost Airport” and fleecing tax payers.
Motorist seeks $50,000, alleging permanent injuries from Shiloh car accident
A St. Clair County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence for causing an accient that left the plaintiff severely injured.