News from October 2015
Wood River man alleges E-pay program surcharge is unlawful
ALTON -- A Wood River man is suing the Illinois state treasurer in a class-action case, alleging a surcharge on a state E-pay program is unlawful.
Madison County Dram Shop suit ends in defense verdict
A Madison County jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant Daddie-O’s Nite Out on Wednesday in a Dram Shop suit involving a bar brawl.
HeplerBroom attorneys named to 'Super Lawyer' and 'Rising Star' lists
HeplerBroom has announced that five attorneys have been nominated for the 2015 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, and seven attorneys have been nominated for the Missouri and Kansas Rising Stars.
Nearly 30 Sandberg Phoenix attorneys named to 'Super Lawyer' and 'Rising Star' lists
ST. LOUIS - Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers have named nearly 30 Sandberg Phoenix attorneys to their list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2015.
Capes Sokol announces 'Super Lawyers' and 'Rising Stars'
ST. LOUIS - Six attorneys at the Capes Sokol law firm have been named Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers for 2015 and two Capes Sokol attorneys have been named Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
WVS attorneys named to 'Super Lawyer' and 'Rising Star' lists
Williams Venker & Sanders partners Theodore Williams, Paul Venker, Steve Sanders, Robert Bassett and Lucy Unger have been named by Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers as five of the top attorneys in the area for 2015.
Illinois Supreme Court changes the rules to meet the demands of technology and a brave new world.
Chicago - Rules are never set in stone and change with the times.
Illinois woman sues O'Fallon car dealer for allegedly lying about repairs
An Illinois woman is suing an O'Fallon car dealer, alleging it was involved in a pattern of deceptive and unfair misconduct concerning the repair of her car.
IOU balloon: State limits Lottery payouts to $600 or less
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Lottery players who hit a winner worth more than $600 will have to settle for a promise. As of Thursday, retailers will still pay out winners of $600 or less from their cash registers, but winners of bigger amounts will have to wait until the state has a budget.
Patient claims she was injured when her wheelchair crashed and flipped over
A Belleville woman is suing a medical transportation company, alleging negligence caused her unnecessary injuries.
Celebration planned for Madison County Courthouse's 100th anniversary
The Madison County Courthouse is preparing to commemorate its 100th anniversary much in the way it was opened – with lots of pomp, and a celebration that opens its doors to the public.
Republican lawmaker speaks out against automatic voter registration bill
Republican State Senator Kyle McCarter told the Madison County Record he worries this bill, as drafted, would lead to voter fraud.
Byron sues Wal-Mart after saddle stool collapses
Former Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron has filed suit against Wal-Mart claiming injuries after falling from a saddle stool he purchased pre-assembled from a store in Glen Carbon.
Family of deceased land owner alleges fraudulent million-dollar real estate deal
The family of a deceased land owner is suing an individual, alleging a million dollar real estate deal is fraudulent.
Haine blames China, unfair trade for loss of manufacturing jobs
One Illinois lawmaker is blaming China for the state's massive job loss in the manufacturing sector.
Motorist sues Lebanon driver for allegedly causing traffic accident
A Belleville woman is suing a Lebanon driver, alleging her negligence caused an accident leaving the plaintiff severely injured.
Group sues Syngenta over alleged genetically modified corn crops
Over 100 community members ban together in suit claiming corn crops were damaged by genetically modified trait.
St. Clair County man claims family member died from using Xarelto; Manufacturer says they provided warnings of the risks
A St. Clair County man is suing a drug company, alleging the drug Xarelto caused a relative's death.
Caseyville man claims insurance companies burned him on coverage after house fire
A Caseyville man is suing his insurance company over failure to cover losses in a fire.
Woman sues over breach of contract in real estate deal
A Madison County woman is suing her former lover for what she claims is breech of contract in real estate deal.