News from April 2016
Drivers of three different cars accused of negligence in lawsuit
BELLEVILLE – A passenger in a vehicle that was involved in an accident is suing three defendants for the injuries she suffered.
Mother, children allegedly injured in Belleville collision
BELLEVILLE – A mother is suing on behalf of herself and her two minor children over a car accident that allegedly left them all injured. She is citing negligence.
Plaintiffs claim credit union, employee mishandled their money
BELLEVILLE – The founder of a wellness center, the center itself and a Missouri resident are suing over the alleged mishandling of their money at a credit union.
Patient alleges negligent care by neuorsurgeon
BELLEVILLE – A patient is suing over allegations that he received negligent care from a physician at a medical facility.
Alton traffic accident suit goes to trial in Judge Barberis’ court
A jury trial for a lawsuit involving an Alton traffic accident is expected to begin tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Florida property owner denies liability, says family had opportunity to inspect Collinsville home with mold
A Florida property owner alleges a Collinsville family had the opportunity to inspect a rental home in a lawsuit alleging concealed mold made them sick.
St. Clair County residents file motion to reconsider dismissal of conspiracy suit involving plummeting property values
Several St. Clair County residents are asking St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot to reconsider his order granting dismissal of a suit alleging conspiracy after their property values plummeted.
Illinois Central Railroad seeks to dismiss former engineer’s suit alleging harassment caused heart attack
Illinois Central Railroad seeks to dismiss a former railroad engineer’s lawsuit alleging harassment by his supervisor and fear of physical contact caused him to suffer a heart attack.
Premier Utility Services denies liability in worker’s suit alleging electric shock from hitting live electrical line
Premier Utility Services denies liability and claims a worker should have followed appropriate protocol to locate electrical lines before digging.
Word of Life Tabernacle denies liability in Granite City girl’s suit alleging sexual and physical abuse
Word of Life Tabernacle and two of its school employees deny liability and argue that their actions were reasonable in a suit alleging a young girl was sexually and physically abused with a tampon.
Papa John’s denies liability, says plaintiffs assumed risk in pizza delivery fee tax
Papa John’s argues that customers waived their claims that the pizza company inappropriately taxed fees imposed on pizza delivery charges.
Madison County asbestos jury docket April 18
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on April 18 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos motion docket April 18-22
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on April 18-22 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County civil docket April 18-19
Madison County Circuit Judges Hylla, Matoesian, Ruth and Mudge have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of April 18-19.
Madison County real estate March 28-31
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, Roxana, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
Shops hit with ADA accessibility lawsuits likely to be targets of 'serial litigators'
CHICAGO - Earlier in the year, Margie Milovich’s neighbor had been hit with a lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act. But she said it still didn’t prepare her for the moment the same plaintiff delivered a similar lawsuit to the door of LaSalle Flowers, a family-owned River North flower shop at 731 N.
St. Clair County real estate April 1-7
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, New Athens, New Baden, O’Fallon, Rauscher, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
St. Clair County foreclosures March 28-April 8
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Lebanon, New Athens, O'Fallon, Smithton, Swansea.
Madison County foreclosures April 1-11
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alhambra, Alton, Collinsville, East Alton, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Granite City, Highland, South Roxana, St. Jacob and Wood River.
Illinois Bar Foundation expands program to meet legal aid needs around state
CHICAGO — Continuing its financial support of families who can’t afford a lawyer, the Illinois Bar Foundation has opened its Fellows Program to allow non-lawyers to join.