News from 2015
Belleville nursing home seeks to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit
A Belleville nursing home seeks to dismiss a lawsuit alleging a patient died when she fell down a flight of stairs in a wheelchair, and the nursing home misrepresented the facts to authorities.
Couple's suit alleges asbestos exposure
A St. Clair County, Ill., couple is suing electrical service companies manufacturing companies and other associates over negligence in employees' exposure to Asbestos and negligence in the preservation of evidence concerning the matter.
Judge Gleeson denied pharmacy’s motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging wrong prescription
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson denied a pharmacy and pharmacist’s motion to dismiss a woman’s lawsuit alleging she suffered injuries when she was given the wrong prescription.
Judge Rudolf granted Caseyville bowling alley’s motion to compel in slip and fall suit
St. Clair County Associate Judge Heinz Rudolf granted a Caseyville bowling alley’s motion to compel in a bowler’s lawsuit alleging he was injured after falling on sprayed wax on the lane.
Madison County man ordered to pay debts of more than $119,000
A Madison County man has been ordered to pay debts of $119,017.78 to a Tacoma, Wash.-based restaurant financing company.
East St. Louis ordered to file supplemental brief supporting tort immunity defense
St. Clair County Associate Judge Randall Kelley ordered The City of East St. Louis to file a supplemental brief to determine if the Tort Immunity Act applies to a former police officer’s lawsuit alleging the city is withholding compensation for accumulated sick days.
Gold’s Gym removed slip and fall case to federal court
An O’Fallon Gold’s Gym removed a customer’s slip and fall lawsuit to federal court after it denied liability in the matter.
Madison County real estate Aug. 10-12
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.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 10-14
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.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 13-18
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Centreville and East St. Louis.
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 17-21
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, East Alton, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Highland Maryville, Moro, Troy and Wood River.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 1-4
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Crowder and Ruth have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Sept. 1-4.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 4
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m.on Sept. 4 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327. There are two cases scheduled on the docket.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 2
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 2 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville.
Man sues over accident-related injuries
A Madison County man is suing another driver over alleged injuries he sustained in an accident.
Proposed class action against Busch and Jones Dome concession stand operators will proceed in St. Louis
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Against their wishes, lawyers who accuse concession stand operators at Busch Stadium and Edward Jones Dome of exploiting volunteers must pursue their suit in St. Louis.
Plaintiffs alleging property tax bid rigging conspiracy in St. Clair County seek treasurer's surety bonds
St. Clair County officials refuse to show surety bonds of treasurer Charles Suarez to a lawyer investigating his auctions of delinquent property taxes, according to a suit in circuit court. Aaron Weishaar of St. Louis seeks an order requiring the county to honor a request he filed under the Freedom of Information Act last fall. The suit languished in arbitration until this July 29, when associate judge Heinz Rudolf transferred it to the civil law docket. Weishaar represents property owners wh
State officials settle coal mine subsidence insurance class action
State officials who insure properties at risk of subsiding into coal mines settled a class action over premiums after Darrell Cates, spouse of appellate judge Judy Cates, withdrew as lead plaintiff. The Illinois Mine Insurance Subsidence Fund resolved the dispute in July, after Cates’s lawyers found substitute plaintiffs. Settlement documents gave credit to former St. Clair County circuit judge Lloyd Cueto for successful mediation.
Law firms need business development help
The practice of law in the service of the people is an honorable profession that comes with a great deal of responsibility.
Associate judge candidate is Army JAG and combat veteran
One of the 11 candidates being considered for five vacancies on the Third Judicial Circuit is uniquely qualified to serve as judge. But some of the qualities that make Sarah D. Smith, 39, stand out among the field are ones she does not want trumpeted in a way that makes her come across as boastful.