News from 2015
Injured passenger sues driver of oncoming vehicle
A Madison County woman filed a lawsuit against a motorist following a 2013 automobile accident in Godfrey.
Woman sues driver following rear-end highway collision
A Madison County woman filed a lawsuit against a motorist regarding a 2014 automobile accident in Missouri. Tricia Gall of Troy filed a lawsuit July 6 in Madison County Circuit Court against Mark Dycus, also of Troy, claiming vehicular negligence in an August 2013 highway collision.
Couple sues insurance firm for alleged fraud
A St. Clair County couple filed a lawsuit against a financial company regarding a 2014 contractual matter, claiming fraud and misrepresentation. Gene Hyatt and Ho Ann Hyatt of Fairview Heights filed a complaint July 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Genworth Financial alleging breach of contract in a December 2014 insurance dispute. According to the filing, the plaintiffs entered into a contract with the defendant for an insurance policy prior to Nov. 19, 2001.
Madison County foreclosures July 10-17
July 10 - Gateway Mortgage Group v. Amy Bach, $56,176.96, 2629 Benton St., Granite City. 15-CH-409. July 14 - Wells Fargo Bank v. Robert E. and Carol A. Calvert, $104,258.61, 102 E. Jennings Ave., Wood River. 15-CH-410. July 15 - US Bank v. Nerissa Calvin, $144,510.55, 411 Brentwood Blvd., Alton. 15-CH-411. First Guaranty Mortgage v. Gregory H., Jeffrey E. and Bryan T. Craine, $66,698.21, 322 George St., E. Alton. 15-CH-412. Deutsche Bank v. Jennifer L. and William Fite, $122,285.09, 3901 Hwy 11
LeChien splits representation in workers' pay lawsuit; Judge has harsh words for AG Madigan
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan would have created havoc with her plan to pay state employees the minimum wage in the absence of a budget, according to St. Clair County circuit judge Robert LeChien.
Madison County civil docket July 27
Monday, July 27 9 a.m. KELLER KELLI V. 1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT UNION FK 11-L-953, MUDGE 302
Couple sues following wife’s life-threatening surgical complications
A St. Clair County couple filed a lawsuit against a hospital and several healthcare entities, accuses them of medical malpractice when they perforated the patient's small bowel during surgery.
CJ Baricevic announces bid for Congress; Son of chief judge seeks Democratic nomination
Belleville Democrat C. J. Baricevic started the next Congressional campaign on July 20, declaring himself a candidate in the 12th District.
Illinois' regional pain points revealed in county data on food-stamp dependency
Areas of Illinois that are driven by backbone industries such as manufacturing are being hollowed out. That reality is showing up in the form of government dependence.
St. Clair County foreclosures July 9-14
July 9, 2015 Commerce Bank v. Mark A. Wallman, $137,533.30, 202 Renee St., OFallon. 15-CH-492. Nationstar Mortgage v. Joshua D. Davis, $71,118.65, 4200 Shirley Dr., Belleville. 15-CH-494. July 13, 2015 First National Bnk of Sparta v. Dave Weber, $115,396.40, 511 S. Euclid Ave., Marissa. 15-CH-496. July 14, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Patrick A. Parnell, $143,358.15, 710 S. Main St., Smithton . 15-CH-498
St. Clair County real estate July 1-9
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, Waterloo.
Madison County real estate July 2-9
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.
Contractor removes suit accusing it of abandoning project to federal court
A private construction company accused of allegedly abandoning a flood prevention project has removed the case to federal court.
State employees to keep getting paid; For now, court rulings break in their favor
SPRINGFIELD — A pair of court decisions issued Friday means state Comptroller Leslie Munger can keep meeting the state’s payroll — for now. Munger and Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration have argued the state should be allowed to make its regular payroll despite the lack of a state budget.
Fired assisted-living employee alleges defamation
A Madison County man is suing an assisted living facility and one of its employees for allegedly firing him following a fake accusation of sexual harassment.
Madigan wants LeChien to strike appearances and arguments of Munger's attorneys
Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants St. Clair County circuit judge Robert LeChien to admit he shouldn’t have let lawyers for state comptroller Leslie Munger argue against her lawyers in his court.
Auction house owner blames patron’s own negligence in personal injury suit
An auction house and owner claim a patron’s own negligence caused his alleged injuries when a folding chair he was sitting in collapsed beneath him. According to the complaint, the plaintiff was on the defendant’s premises, located at 7135 Grand Avenue in Granite City, on or about May 2, 2014. Orasco claims he allegedly sustained injuries when he sat in the defendant’s folding chair and it collapsed.
Bingo hall denies liability in personal injury suit over broken bench
The Madison County Firemen’s Association denied liability in an elderly woman’s lawsuit alleging she was injured when she fell through a wooden bench while playing Bingo at the Fireman’s Hall.
Man sues after tripping on a cable
A St. Clair County man is suing two communications companies, claiming he sustained injuries when he tripped over a television cable that was laid across his property.
Railroad company seeks to dismiss ‘vague’ wrongful death lawsuit involving train wreck
A railroad corporation accuses a father of making vague allegations in a lawsuit following a traumatic freight train accident that claimed the lives of his wife and three children near the Vandalia Halloween parade in 2013.