News from April 2016
First Collinsville Bank sues over alleged unpaid promissory notes
BELLEVILLE – A local bank is suing over an allegedly unpaid promissory note.
Plaintiff claims serious injuries in head-on collision with defendant's vehicle
BELLEVILLE – An O'Fallon motorist is suing over injuries she alleges she received in the course of an automobile crash
Consumer sues over alleged false 'all natural' label
BELLEVILLE – A consumer has filed a class-action suit over what she alleges are false and deceptive claims by a manufacturer of beverages.
Plaintiff claims asbestos exposure led him to develop mesothelioma
BELLEVILLE – A laborer is suing over alleged exposure to asbestos during his work life, claiming such exposure led to a diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Account holders claim fraud in Scott Credit Union's handling of their money
BELLEVILLE – Two commercial account holders are claiming a credit union and one of its employees defrauded them.
Motorist claims rear-end collision caused injuries
Story CopyBELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries she allegedly received in the course of an automobile accident.
Former SIUE chancellor among highest paid SURS' beneficiaries
Former Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville chancellor David Werner is among the highest paid beneficiaries of a state pension system that has $22.4 billion in unfunded liability.
Man sues own insurance company in underinsured motorist claim
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing his insurance company to "enforce his rights" to an underinsured motorist claim, in the language of the suit.
Man sues over allegations that asbestos exposure led to disease
BELLEVILLE – A laborer is suing a number of companies, claiming his work exposed him to asbestos that led him to develop mesothelioma.
Crossing guard alleges injuries from slip and fall on ice
BELLEVILLE – A married couple is suing the husband's place of employment in connection with injuries he allegedly experienced during a fall on the workplace's premises.
Woman claims negligence by driver left her injured
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries she claims to have suffered when another driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Illinois property taxes are crushing homeowners
Since 1990, the average property-tax bill in Illinois has grown more than three times faster than the state's median household income.
Illinoisans deserve opt-out of ComEd's dangerous smart meters
Illinois is in the midst of an avoidable, man-made health crisis. What happens when the state faces Flint’s horrible position concerning water, but with electricity? ComEd’s smart meter deployment is creating just such a tragic situation. It is up to the residents to take action, push legislators and the Illinois Commerce Commission for a permanent opt-out, and protect the children in Illinois as well as all living beings in the state.