News from 2015
Driver and two passengers sue for injuries allegedly sustained in rear-end collision
An automobile driver and two passengers sued the driver of a second vehicle when the three were rear ended while driving on Illinois Route 157.
Driver sues for injuries allegedly sustained in Alton collision
A driver sued the operator of a second vehicle for injuries sustained in an accident on Belle and State Streets.
Belleville woman claims motorist caused three-car collision in Mascoutah
A Belleville motorist filed a lawsuit against a driver who allegedly caused a three car collision.
Pig farm odor suit belongs in Macoupin County where plaintiffs and defendants reside; Fifth District reverses Lopinot
MOUNT VERNON – Macoupin County residents who sued owners of a nearby pig farm must pursue the claim in their courthouse rather than St. Clair County, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Nov. 16. They reversed Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot, who rejected challenges to St. Clair County jurisdiction from the start of the action in 2012.
Patient says Xarelto makers misrepresented drug
A disgruntled Xarelto patient filed suit against major pharmaceutical manufacturers, developers, and researchers alleging they fraudulently misrepresented the dug's benefits, risks and dangers.
Woman sues driver for allegedly causing three-car collision
The driver of a vehicle sues a pick up truck driver for injuries allegedly sustained in a double impact car accident.
Attorney Paul Weiss disbarred by Illinois Supreme Court over sexual misconduct charges
Chicago area attorney Paul Weiss has been disbarred by the Illinois Supreme Court over sexual misconduct findings that spanned a decade and involved seven women. "He was found to have engaged in criminal conduct of a sexual nature against various women he employed at his law office, a female friend of his former landlord, and a woman walking down a suburban side street," says a notice of the court's ruling posted today.
Insurance company sues driver to regain money paid to passenger in medical expenses following Hamel accident
An automobile insurance carrier sues driver in an attempt to regain $105,000 in medical expenses paid to passenger.
Woman claims driver ran stop sign, causing Granite City collision
A motorist sues for injuries sustained in collision allegedly caused by driver's failure to stop at stop sign and abruptly entry into intersection.
Woman sues motorist following Belleville collision
Woman claims she was permanently injured during an accident in Belleville.
Driver and passenger sue another motorist for allegedly causing an accident
Couple claims driver's negligence led to accident injuring them both, suing for thousands of dollars in medical expenses.
Man files Dram Shop suit after patron allegedly punches him
A man sues for injuries sustained following a sucker punch by an over served and intoxicated tavern patron.
Passenger sues driver, Traffic Control Co. over injuries allegedly sustained in Glen Carbon accident
A passenger in an automobile is suing the driver and a traffic control company for injuries sustained in a collision in Glen Carbon.
Belleville couple sues over slip and fall at gas pump
A Belleville couple sues filling station owners for injuries due to alleged slip and fall at the gas pump.
Casino Queen guest sues over injuries allegedly sustained from slip on deli floor
A casino guest is suing for injuries sustained from an alleged slip and fall on casino delicatessen floor.
Mandatory union dues ruling expected at USSC could impact all public unions
It is expected that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments sometime early in 2016 in what is a closely watched California-based lawsuit, Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, with major implications for the state’s teachers union and potentially all public-employee unions.
Illinois finances - don't look!
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Jerseyville man files countersuit in botched business deal involving eBay account
A man accused of participating in a botched business deal involving an eBay account and corresponding Facebook page has filed a countersuit, alleging the buyer failed to make payments.
City of O’Fallon claims minor girl walked into traffic when struck by police cruiser
The City of O’Fallon and the city police captain deny liability and claim a minor girl walked out into traffic in a woman’s lawsuit alleging her daughter was struck by a police car while attempting to cross the street.
EEOC's ‘awesome outcome’ could have unintended consequences
Star Transport of Morton, Ill. must pay $243,000 in back pay and compensatory and punitive damages to two Somali-American Muslims who were terminated in 2009 after claiming that their religious scruples prevented them from participating in the shipment of alcohol..