News from September 2015
Local business owners discuss workers’ comp concerns with Gov. Rauner
On Sept. 15, the Southwestern Illinois Employers Association (SIEA) sponsored a forum of local business owners and state officials to address their concerns with legislation under review in Springfield and Washington, D.C.
The kingdom of Madison County
“A political machine has run government as its own kingdom for 50 years. It’s time for a change.”
St. Clair County woman sues bowling alley following slip and fall
A St. Clair County resident is suing a bowling alley after she slipped on a substance on the floor of a bowling lane, alleging negligence.
Permanent grief claims in trooper widow's wrongful death case open door to discovery
HILLSBORO – Sarah Deatherage, widow of state trooper Kyle Deatherage, must testify about her dating and social life, Montgomery County Circuit Judge Douglas Jarman ruled on Sept. 17. He ordered her to answer questions she wouldn’t answer in June, at a deposition for her suit against the owners and the driver of a truck that hit her husband.
Madison County case filings expected to level out
During a presentation at the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Conference on Sept. 18, asbestos attorney Marcus Raichle, Jr. projected that total filings for the year would be approximately 1,118 - which would be down from the previous year in which 1,300 cases were filed.
State grants to CUB under Quinn are examples of 'mis-prioritization' of spending, lawmaker says
A tax exempt organization that lobbies and litigates against utility companies was awarded $1.5 million in state grants that was used to pay the salaries of existing staff members as well as rent and utilities. Citizens Utility Board received the economic development grants from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity through a budget controlled by former Gov. Pat Quinn.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Oct. 5-9
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 5 and 9 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, in the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 5-9
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Ruth, Crowder and Matoesian have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Oct. 5-9.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Oct. 5
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 5 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, in the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Sports agent says attorney’s lawsuit isn’t true
A sports agent said he plans on countersuing a Madison County attorney who accused him of using investment money for personal expenditures.
Illinois Supreme Court orders Fifth District to review record in protracted case out of St. Clair Co.
Another round of judicial review lies ahead in an asbestos contractor's protracted battle against a state agency involving cleanup of federal grounds. The Illinois Supreme Court has ordered the Fifth District to review the record on appeal to determine whether a St. Clair County circuit court abused its discretion in denying Lake Environmental's motion for sanctions against the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 18-25
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Collinsville, East, Alton, Edwardsville, Granite City, Highland, Maryville, Pontoon Beach, Roxana and Wood River.
Madison County real estate Sept. 9-15
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 foreclosures Sept. 16-21
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Dupo, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, O'Fallon and Swansea.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 14-18
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.
Marine transport company denies liability in alleged botulism ingestion
Magnolia Marine Transport claims a man’s botulism illness was the result of his own negligence and was a pre-existing ailment.
Pet clinic owner says statements are insufficient for defamation claim
A pet clinic owner and employee battle over whether statements he made prior to her termination are sufficient for a defamation claim in a suit accusing the employer of breaching an IRA contract.
Rehab center denies liability in suit alleging disabled child suffered broken hip and black eye
A Collinsville rehab center denied liability and claims a disabled child’s own negligence was the sole cause of any injuries she allegedly suffered while attending a long-term care facility.
Lowe’s denies liability in trip and fall suit
Lowe’s denies liability in a customer’s personal injury lawsuit alleging he was injured when he tripped over a lumber cart.
Alton doctor and medical practice seek to dismiss patient’s lawsuit over infected sutures
An Alton doctor and medical practice deny liability and seek to dismiss a patient’s lawsuit alleging infected sutures caused her bowels to drop.