News from September 2015
Couple sues over faulty pain pump
A Belleville couple is suing over a faulty pain pump that caused the wife permanent damage and the husband loss of consortium, under Illinois law.
Illinois attorney sued over alleged negligence in trust preparation
A woman is suing an Illinois attorney over claims of negligence in preparing a trust, resulting in the loss of estate assets. Abby Benson Razer filed a complaint Aug. 25 in Madison County Circuit Court against Tammy Julian, alleging negligence. The complaint states that the late Orville Benson, who died in 2009, retained Julian in April 2007 for the purpose of creating an irrevocable living trust, under which Razer was a beneficiary. After Orville Benson died, his surviving wife,
Washington University rehab facility denies liability in wrongful death case
A Washington University rehabilitation facility denies liability in a widow’s wrongful death lawsuit alleging the facility failed to prevent or recognize a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
It’s back to court for state and its unions; AFSCME and others seek wages, increases, med payments
State employee unions have returned to court in an effort to lock in continued pay for the fiscal year, get medical claims paid, stop layoffs and retain step pay raises and semi-automatic promotions despite lack of a contract. At the end of June, Illinois entered fiscal year 2016 without a budget and without new labor contracts, and its biggest unions sought to make sure their members in state government continued to be paid. The unions have so far succeeded in the courts, and their members co
Accident victim’s parents allege reckless driver was a drug user
A Madison County mother and father are bringing a driver to court on charges of negligent entrustment in a 2013 roadway collision that injured their daughter.
Worker sues Ashley Furniture claiming age discrimination
A resident is charging her employer with violation of the Illinois Human Rights Act based on her treatment from 2011 to the present.
Parents sue East Alton motorist for medical expenses following collision
A Macoupin County family is suing a Madison County resident on allegations of vehicular negligence in a 2014 head-on collision which purportedly injured the entire family.
Injured woman sues driver following collision on Rock Road
A Madison County resident is suing a motorist on allegations of negligent driving in 2013 following an accident which she claims injured her.
Lumberyard Suppliers sues H & M Construction over alleged unpaid debts
A Madison County lumber business is suing a St. Clair County construction firm and its owner, charging breach of contract in a matter spanning five years.
Woman accuses St. Clair County police officer of negligence following Shiloh collision
A woman is suing a motorist, a county municipal government and a police officer, charging reckless driving by the law enforcement officer and departmental negligence in 2014.
Associate Judge Flack says he is grateful to return to the bench
Madison County Associate Judge Donald M. Flack, 45, said he is humbled after he was not retained as associate judge and then later selected as one of five to fill the vacancies, but stressed that he respected the circuit judges’ decisions.
Associate Judge Schuette appointed to family division in Madison County
Recently selected Madison County Associate Judge Maureen D. Schuette, 53, has been assigned to the family docket, a division she has a history of experience in.
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Two class actions alleging ‘all natural’ misrepresentation dismissed; Case against Grecian Delight remains
Two of three class actions filed in St. Clair County that allege food items purchased in March from a recently opened market in Fairview Heights falsely claim they are “all natural” have been dismissed.
Herndon denies motion to stay pending appeal in Lightspeed case
After U.S. District Judge David Herndon issued an order staying sanctions against three attorneys who allegedly obstructed discovery in a computer hacking case involving port sites, he denied their motions to stay proceedings pending an appeal by sanctioned attorney John Steele.
Justice Moore plans to announce candidacy for vacant appellate seat
With two vacant appellate court seats, appointed Appellate Judge James “Randy” Moore announced his plan to seek election to the Fifth District Appellate Court at a press conference in Mount Vernon on Tuesday.
What happens when Illinois taxpayers refused to be ignored
Ignoring Illinois taxpayers has consequences.
Illinois pays millions in pension benefits to the dead
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in May that pension benefits flowing to government retirees can never be “diminished or impaired.” A new investigation into state and local pension records reveals this ironclad protection can extend beyond the grave. From 2010 to 2014, 11 of Illinois’ 15 largest pension funds paid out $2.2 million in pension benefits to more than 1,000 dead people.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 21-25
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 21 and 25 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 21
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 21 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.