News from September 2015
Hightower brings both civil and criminal experience to the bench
Jennifer L. Hightower, 32, will take the bench in Madison County with a resume that includes roles as asbestos litigator and prosecutor which she says have helped prepare her for her new role as judge.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 8
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 8 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County board members join I-LAW to support Rauner's 'Turnaround' agenda
Local lawmakers are standing with tort reform group Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) to revive discussion of a sticking point in a two month old state budget impasse. Madison County board members Tom McRae (R-14) and Mick Madison (R-5) joined I-LAW's executive director Travis Akin on Tuesday to support passage of venue reform, a key component of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's Turnaround Agenda.
Wrongful death suit filed against foster mother in girl's death
An appointed estate administrator has filed a suit on behalf of a late girl's family.
Delta Private Jets sues Premier Air Center repair company over alleged engine damage
Delta Private Jets has filed suit against Premier Air Center, the company that repaired corrosion to their engines and allegedly caused further damage, necessitating further repair.
Motorist sues farm business and driver following collision
An Illinois motorist is suing a farm's truck driver, alleging injuries from a rear-end accident.
Couple sues McDonald's over alleged slip and fall
BELLEVILLE -- A Fairview Heights couple is suing a local McDonald's, alleging injuries the wife suffered in a slip-and-fall accident.
Former Madison County class action attorney voluntarily dismisses case alleging assault and battery
A former Madison County class action attorney voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against a woman he accused of threatening him after he was misled in their alleged relationship.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 8-11
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 8 and Sept. 11 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 8-10
Madison County Circuit Judges Ruth and Mudge have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Sept. 8-10.
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 24-28
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, East Alton, Granite City, Highland and Wood River.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 18-25
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. including Belleville, Carondelet, Collinsville, East St. Louis, Marissa and Swansea
Madison County real estate Aug. 13-18
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, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 17-21
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O’Fallon, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
Pro Bono Committee’s annual Madison County Intern Program welcomed 12 local students
This summer the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee coordinated its annual Madison County Intern Program, allowing 12 students the chance to learn more about the legal system.
HeplerBroom attorneys included in Best Lawyers in America 2016
Ten HeplerBroom attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America list for 2016.
Mac’s Time Out denies liability in wrongful death suit involving Wood River twins
An Alton bar denies liability in the wrongful death lawsuit against the Wood River twins who allegedly fatally beat a man in the bar’s parking lot.
Genesis Marine denies liability in man’s suit alleging crushed hand from 5,000-pound motor
A maritime company denies liability and claims an employee’s own negligence is to blame in his lawsuit alleging he was injured while installing a motor on a barge.
Hardees calls attempted robbery ‘reasonably foreseeable’ in customer’s suit over bathroom assault
Hardee’s argues that a criminal attack is reasonably foreseeable, making dismissal appropriate in a customer’s lawsuit alleging he was attacked in the restroom in an attempted robbery.
Senate Bill 1229: An assault on taxpayers
Illinoisans’ household incomes have fallen by 8 percent since 2000, while state-worker salaries have increased by 22 percent.