News from 2015
Madison County asbestos filings down in first half of 2015
Asbestos filings in Madison County through June 30 are down by 9 percent compared to the same period last year. A total of 588 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in the first half of 2015, compared to a total of 656 that were filed in the first half of 2014.
Fifth District finds St. Clair County appropriate venue for Missouri medical malpractice case
The Fifth District Appellate Court concluded that a medical malpractice case that played out entirely in Missouri could appropriately be tried in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Choosing the next associate: 'Do the Right Thing'
(Editor's note: This commentary written by Alton attorney John J.
Motorist alleges drunk driver rear-ended her car, caused injuries
A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist, alleging he was driving drunk in an automobile accident that severely injured the woman.
Hardees sued over customer's alleged robbery
A Madison County senior citizen is suing Hardees, claiming a man followed him into the restroom and attacked him in a violent attempt to steal his wallet.
Widow alleges wrongful death in husband’s fatal motorcycle collision
A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist and his employer following a roadway accident that killed her husband.
Shopper sues following collision in mall parking lot
A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist for allegedly backing into her vehicle in a shopping mall parking lot.
Patient sues chiropractor over broken bones
A St. Clair County couple filed a lawsuit against a Saline County chiropractor and his business, alleging breach of professional duty in 2013 when a routine treatment resulted in broken bones, requiring medical intervention.
Fifth District remands wrongful death action arising from decedent’s sprained ankle, orders new trial
The Fifth District Appellate Court reversed a judgment from Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian’s courtroom involving a wrongful death action allegedly arising from a sprained ankle and remanded the case for a new trial.
Names of 46 applicants for five associate vacancies released; Judges who were not re-appointed have reapplied
Forty-six attorneys have filed applications for the five associate judge vacancies in the Third Judicial Circuit, including the ones who were not re-appointed to terms that would have begun July 1 - Duane L.
Property owners should be aware of short window to appeal assessments
To the Editor: Madison County property tax assessments are popping up in area newspapers.
Fifth District says no to injunction against state fracking rules
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges have rejected a plea for immediate invalidation of new state rules on hydraulic fracturing for oil. On July 10, they affirmed Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder in denying a preliminary injunction against the rules. The rules remain in effect but the suit that eight landowners brought against the rules will continue. For the moment, Justice Thomas Welch found their claims of harm too speculative to justify the extraordinary relief of a
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Growth through tax hikes? Illinois has tried it - and failed
If you didn’t know any better, you’d think the recent opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune, “Tax me please, so Illinois can compete,” was a satirical article straight from The Onion.
Warning: Conniving plaintiff ahead
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Rear-ended driver sues motorist for alleged injuries
A St. Clair County man is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a 2014 auto accident.
Consumer strikes gold, sues General Mills over gold tooth found in biscuit
An Illinois man is suing General Mills after he bit into a Pillsbury biscuit and discovered someone's gold tooth.
Widower sues driver over wife’s death
A St. Clair County man is suing a construction company alleging wrongful death in a fatal 2014 automobile accident in Mascoutah that killed his wife and the mother of their children. Paul Wells of Mascoutah, as estate administrator for Robin Wells, deceased, and as guardian of minors Melody M.L. Wells and Paul Wells, filed suit aaginst Don L. Mueller and Dno Mueller Construction Company.
SWIC sued over allegations of racial discrimination
An African-American woman is suing her former employer, alleging racial discrimination and violation of her civil rights after she was replaced when the department underwent reorganization
Pedestrian sues driver for allegedly hitting her in parking lot
A St. Clair County couple filed a lawsuit against a motorist for allegedly hitting and injuring the woman as she walked behind his truck.