News from April 2016
Hyundai seeks to transfer roll-over wrongful death suit to Colorado where accident occurred
BENTON – Car parts at the heart of a wrongful death suit filed in federal court have vanished, according to Hyundai Motor Co. On March 23, Hyundai counsel Todd Stanton wrote that seat belt components and air bags were no longer with a Hyundai Accent that rolled over in Colorado.
Granite City not liable for dog bite suffered by missing woman during search and rescue mission
The Fifth District Appellate Court has sided with a Granite City police dog, whose search and rescue efforts entangled him in a Madison County personal injury suit.
Mother alleges carbon monoxide exposure at motel sickened children
EDWARDSVILLE – The mother of two minor children is suing over their alleged exposure to carbon monoxide gas while attending a birthday party. She is citing negligence.
I-LAW hosts lawsuit reform rally in Springfield; ITLA responds that lawsuit abuse is not a problem
Legal reform supporters gathered in Springfield today to lobby legislators in support of Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposal to stop "venue shopping."
Man claims InstaCredit Auto Mart refused to repair truck and had it repossessed
EDWARDSVILLE – A customer at a used vehicle dealership is suing over alleged warranty and repair issues, plus a dispute over possession of the truck.
ITLA: Corporate frontgroup presses to deprive the disabled, disfigured and deceased of the chance for justice
Illinois has its share of problems, as all states do, but so-called “lawsuit abuse” is not one of them.
Man claims asbestos exposure led to cancer
BELLEVILLE – A former mechanic is suing over his alleged exposure to asbestos fibers. Negligence and conspiracy are among the five counts.
Passenger in vehicle claims negligent driver caused her injury
EDWARDSVILLE – The passenger in a vehicle is suing over injuries she allegedly received in the course of an accident. She is citing negligence.
Scott Credit Union sued over alleged misappropriation of funds
BELLEVILLE – A Missouri corporation and an Illinois resident are suing over a credit union's alleged mishandling of their money.
Nursing home sued over patient's death
EDWARDSVILLE – The daughter of a deceased woman is suing a nursing home, alleging that negligent actions resulted in her mother's death.
Wood River tenant sues after falling down basement stairs
EDWARDSVILLE – A tenant is suing her landlord over injuries she allegedly suffered during a fall down basement stairs.
Government employee job discrimination suits result in as many conflicts as recoveries, records show
EAST ST. LOUIS – Job discrimination suits against politicians produce about as many conflicts of interest as recoveries, records of current and recent federal court cases show.
Judges say Cook's ballot challenge is moot post-primary; Oral arguments tentatively set June 7
An attorney defending three St. Clair County judges from a challenge to their candidacies says the case is moot because the primary election has already come and gone.
Passenger alleges collision caused by missing stop sign
A passenger claims the City of East St. Louis failed to replace a stop sign after it was stolen, causing her to suffer injuries from a collision.
Couple sue, alleging damages due to asbestos
BELLEVILLE – A husband and wife are suing over the husband's alleged exposure to asbestos during his working life; she claims she has been damaged as well.
Suit alleges misappropriation of funds held by credit union
BELLEVILLE – A group of seven individuals and companies are suing over alleged misappropriation of their money at the hands of an agent of a credit union.
Woman says side collision left her injured
BELLEVILLE – A woman from Belleville is suing over injuries she allegedly received in the course of an automobile collision on a highway ramp.
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Boost in lawyer registration fees will benefit Illinois substance abuse program
CHICAGO – The registration fees paid by attorneys who want to practice in Illinois will go up by $3 next year to benefit a nonprofit program that helps law students, attorneys and judges get confidential help for alcohol and substance abuse problems as well as depression, the Illinois Supreme Court announced last week.
Man claims Paylater Auto Sales fraudulently repossessed vehicle and ran over his foot
BELLEVILLE – An East Carondelet man claims Paylater Auto Sales fraudulently attempted to repossess his vehicle and ran over his foot before driving away.