News from 2015
Glen Carbon gym calls faulty toilet ‘open and obvious condition’
A Glen Carbon gym denies liability in a guest’s lawsuit alleging injuries from a faulty toilet that had come loose from the floor.
Hardee’s seeks to dismiss customer’s suit alleging bathroom assault
In support of its motion to dismiss a customer’s lawsuit alleging he was attacked in the restroom in an attempted robbery, Hardee’s claims that the customer must make allegations showing it had a reason to know that a criminal attack would happen for it to have owed a duty.
Motorist sued over alleged negligence in Alorton vehicle collision
A Belleville man is suing a Collinsville woman over injuries he sustained in a vehicle collision between the two parties. Kenneth E.
Motorist sued over alleged negligence in vehicle collision
A Madison County husband and wife are suing over property damages and injuries sustained in a vehicle collision. Major Granger and Mertis Granger filed a complaint Sept. 15 in Madison County Circuit Court against Bruce Hohnsbehn, alleging negligence.
Illinois Central School Bus and driver sued over Alton vehicle collision
Two Illinois residents are suing Illinois Central School Bus and one of its drivers over damages sustained in an Alton vehicle collision. Allen L.
City of O'Fallon and police captain sued for allegedly hitting pedestrian
A mother is suing an O'Fallon police captain and the city over injuries her daughter sustained in a pedestrian-vehicle accident. Catherine Barrows, as guardian, parent, and next of friend of minor and disabled Asia Graham, filed a complaint Sept. 18 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Reginald "Mick" Hunter and the City of O'Fallon, alleging negligence. At approximately 8 p.m.
Wood River woman sues driver for allegedly running red light
A Wood River woman is suing over injuries she sustained in a vehicle collision. Beverly Whitaker filed a complaint Sept. 22 in Madison County Circuit Court against Cassandra Medling, alleging negligence. On November 6, 2014, the complaint states, Whitaker was stopped at a traffic signal on westbound Illinois Route 143 at its intersection with Illinois Route 3, when Medling, traveling eastbound on Illinois Route 143, failed to stop at a solid red light, entered the intersection, and struck one or
Driscoll v. Trump: Lawsuit alleges data breach at Trump International Hotels
St. Louis attorney John Driscoll is taking on the Donald Trump empire in a class-action lawsuit alleging Trump's hotel chain failed to keep payment information secure, enabling data hacks of his personal and financial data.
Illinois Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal over longstanding milk marketing dispute
The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of Prairie Farms Dairy (PFD), locked in a long-term dispute with a Highland couple over a milk marketing agreement.
Campaign finance records for third quarter due next week
Even though the next general election is more than a year away, campaign finance records due next week may provide clues as to how competitive races will be.
Missouri woman sues Food Mart over slip and fall
A Missouri woman is suing the owner of Madison County convenience store, alleging negligence after she slipped and fell on water in the store.
Injured man, son sue over alleged negligence in fatal vehicle collision
An Illinois man is suing the estate of a deceased woman over injuries the man and his son sustained in a vehicle collision.
Lumber company and employee sued over alleged negligence in Breese vehicle collision
A woman is suing a Mascoutah lumber company and one of its employees over injuries she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Prairie Farms Dairy sued over alleged breach of contract
A Collinsville man is suing his former employer over breach of contract allegations.
Trucker sued for allegedly causing East St. Louis collision
A man is suing a truck driver and his employers over injuries the man claims he sustained in a vehicle accident between the two parties.
If you think Common Core is scary, better hide from the new 'Community Schools'
The essence of the new education system, Community Schools, is to provide every need (every meal, health care), to the student.
Passenger sues motorist who allegedly caused a Belleville collision
A St. Clair County woman is suing a Belleville motorist, alleging negligence for injuries she sustained in a vehicle collision.
Food stamp enrollment still outpaces job growth in Illinois
Illinois’ dismal business climate continues to inhibit jobs growth, especially in manufacturing, as the state put 25 people on food stamps for every factory job created during the recovery from the Great Recession.
Motorist sued following East St. Louis vehicle collision
An East St. Louis woman is suing a Millstadt woman over injuries she claims she sustained in a vehicle collision between the two parties.
Motorist alleges injuries following O'Fallon collision
A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence in a vehicle collision that left the plaintiff injured.