News from 2015
St. Clair County real estate July 10-16
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.
Madison County foreclosures July 20-24
A list of recent foreclosures for Madison County. Including Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, Edwardsville, Granite City, South Roxana and Troy.
State employees get another win in pay dispute; Fifth District upholds LeChien
SPRINGFIELD — State employees can keep getting their regular paychecks for the near future, another state court has ruled. In a ruling entered Friday, the Fifth District Appellate Court refused to overturn a circuit court’s order that state employees continue to be paid — despite the lack of a state budget — while those employees pursue a lawsuit.
Madison County real estate July 10-20
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.
Veteran's Commission superintendent suing to regain access to Madison County building
Veteran services superintendent Bradley Lavite takes up a legal weapon to force his way into the Madison County administration building. He seeks a writ of mandamus against county administrator Joseph Parente, who banned him from the premises after Wood River police arrested him.
Allstate alleges faulty insulation installation caused house fire
Allstate Insurance, acting on behalf of two homeowners, is suing three companies, alleging negligence in a house fire in Caseyville.
Accountant alleging data loss sues computer firm
A major national insurance firm, as subrogee of an accounting company, is suing an I.T. specialist regarding a 2013 professional matter that allegedly impacted the insured’s Belleville business.
Driver accused of ignoring red light, causing collision
A woman is suing the driver she claims ignored a red traffic light and collided with her vehicle while she attempted to turn.
Local motel sued over customer's trip and fall
A woman allegedly injured after tripping over an object at an area motel chain is suing the establishment's owners.
Madison County, tax buyer petitions to appeal class certification in bid rigging case
Roughly one month after visiting judge William Becker filed an official order granting class certification in a Madison County class action, defendants accused of participating in the alleged bid rigging scheme filed petitions to appeal the order, saying the order was rushed.
Golf company claims former property owner failed to disclose septic problem
A new property owner, allegedly left with an inoperable septic system, is suing the previous owner saying it covered up the true condition of the property.
Customer sues after tripping on cart at Lowe's
A customer allegedly injured after tripping over a lumber cart at a home improvement superstore is suing the corporate owner of the store.
Man allegedly injured when washer and dryer fell on him
A Belleville man is suing a residential property owner, claiming he was injured when he attempted to move a washer and dryer that were allegedly not stacked properly.
Towing company seeks damages from deceased driver’s family following collision
A Belleville towing company is suing a woman’s estate following a fatal accident in Christian County, accusing the deceased woman of crossing the center line and causing damages to a tow truck.
Woman sues bowling alley following slip on locker room rug
A St. Clair County woman is suing an investment firm doing business as a bowling alley regarding a 2014 slip and fall which she claims caused her physical impairment and emotional discomfort.
Bar and two men sued after bar beating turns fatal
The family of a man beaten to death during the showing of a boxing match at a bar is suing the two men who battered him and the bar that served them alcohol.
Ship worker claims he suffered life-threatening injuries from botulism toxin
A ship worker is suing the owner of a ship where he ingested food carrying the botulism toxin. Sherman Armstrong, of Lufkin, Texas, filed a complaint on June 26 in Madison County Circuit Court against Magnolia Marine Transport.
Man sues insurance firms, driver over alleged accident injuries
A man is suing two insurance companies and the driver who allegedly collided with him in Collinsville nearly two years ago.
Fifth District reverses McGlynn in residential foreclosure case
The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn in a residential foreclosure case that went in favor of mortgage holder Citimortgage. Homeowners Leonard W.
Long time proprietor of Fast Eddie's dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound
Long time proprietor of the popular Alton restaurant and bar Fast Eddies Bon-Air has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the Madison County coroner's office.