News from September 2015
Madison County man sued over alleged negligence in vehicle collision
An Alton man is suing after allegedly sustaining injuries in a vehicle collision.
Our Place sued over alleged Dram Shop liability following parking lot accident
A man filed a Dram Shop suit against an Edwardsville establishment for allegedly serving a patron alcohol before he allegedly caused a vehicle collision.
Man sues storage company after it allegedy sold his items
An Edwardsville man is suing a storage company for allegedly taking his belongings without proper warning of late payments.
Madison County woman alleges injuries from wheelchair accident
A Madison County woman is suing two businesses, alleging negligence in construction of a wheelchair ramp that she says led to an accident.
Motorist sued over negligence claims after allegedly hitting pedestrian in Wood River
A Madison County man is suing over his alleged injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.
Motorist sued following Alton collision
A man is suing another man following a vehicle collision the two were involved in on Route 67.
Woman sues hospital for wrongful death of newborn infant
A St. Clair County woman is suing a hospital in the death of her unborn child.
Widower sues car manufacturer in wrongful death suit
A widower is suing an automotive manufacturer over alleged defective seat bolts, which he claims gave out when his wife was rear-ended, allegedly causing her death.
Gateway Supermarket sued over customer's slip and fall
A man is suing a supermarket following an accident that occurred on its premises.
Woman sues shopping center for injuries caused by allegedly unsafe walkway
A Madison County woman is suing a shopping center for alleged injuries suffered in a fall on the property.
Man sued over alleged negligence in construction zone vehicle collision on I-255
A Macoutah man is suing a Nashville, Ill. man following a vehicle collision during stopped traffic in a construction zone.
Motorist sued over alleged negligence in Collinsville vehicle collision
A woman is suing after her vehicle was rear-ended near a certain Collinsville intersection.
Pacific Cycle sued over alleged negligence in bicycle design
A mother and son are suing a bicycle distributor after an allegedly defective bicycle left the son injured.
O'Fallon apartment complex sued over alleged faulty steps
A man is suing a certain O'Fallon apartment complex following an accident that occurred on its premises.
Therapist sues husband's ex-wife over defamation allegations
A Madison County therapist is suing her husband’s ex-wife for alleged defamation related to her business.
Woman sued over collision allegedly caused by stuck sandal
A woman is being sued over claims of negligence after rear-ending a vehicle with four passengers.
Motorist sued over alleged negligence in Route 4 highway collision
A motorcyclist is suing over claims of negligence following a highway accident that left him injured.
Bar sued for serving liquor to woman who drove into house
A Madison County woman is suing a bar for serving alcohol that led to a drunk driving accident involving a house. Myrtle Kirk, the plaintiff, filed suit Sept. 4 in Madison County’s Third Judicial Circuit Court against defendants D.J.’s Bar and Grill Inc. and Debra Lovell, the holder of the bar’s liquor license.
The crazy cartoon world of Illinois public pensions
Strange things happen in cartoons – things that could never happen in real life, things that are physically impossible – but cartoon lovers know that and delight in the alternate “reality.” The absurd goings-on are an essential part of animated humor.
Motions for reduced sentences of heroin dealers Perkins and Oliver remain pending
EAST ST. LOUIS – Government motions to shorten sentences of drug dealers for former St. Clair County judges swiftly succeeded, but a motion for the mother and son who supplied the dealers has gathered dust all year. As of Sept. 22, District Judge David Herndon had not decided whether to reduce the sentences of Deborah Perkins and Douglas Oliver.