News from August 2016
More litigation for Madison County: VA official sues in federal court same day Fifth District rules against Dunstan, Parente
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges hammered Madison County board chairman Alan Dunstan and county administrator Joseph Parente on Aug. 5, for banning veteran assistance superintendent Brad Lavite from their building.
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 2-8
Madison County saw foreclosures from Aug. 2-8 in East Alton, Alton, New Douglas, Granite City, Bethalto, Wood River, Godfrey, Collinsville, Highland, Edwardsville, Troy and Madison.
Couple blames dozens of companies for husband's illness
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois couple is suing and dozens of companies, alleging their negligence caused John Vipond to develop lung cancer from asbestos.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 3-4
There are four St. Clair County foreclosures for Aug. 3 and 4 in O'Fallon, Belleville, Fairview Heights and Swansea.
Liberty Justice Center challenges Illinois Election Day voter law
CHICAGO - The Liberty Justice Center in Chicago has announced a lawsuit against the state board of elections that seeks to challenge the Illinois Election Day voter registration law.
Customer accuses Viagra manufacturers of product liability
BELLEVILLE — A Florida man is suing Pfizer, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment.
Motorist sues tractor trailer owner, driver following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing a tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Aug. 15
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 15 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville. There are 25 cases with hearings scheduled on the docket.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 15-18
The Madison County civil docket includes hearings in Judges Mudge, Matoesian, Chapman and Barberis' courtroom.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Aug. 15
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 15 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
St. Clair County real estate July 21-29
The St. Clair County real estate transactions include a sale for $500,000 in O'Fallon.
Madison County real estate July 25-29
Madison County real estate transactions for July 25-29 include a purchase in Glen Carbon for $445,000.
Hipskind & McAninch firm establishes college scholarships
The Hipskind & McAninch law firm has established academic scholarships at two local colleges for students who graduate from a Belleville area high school.
Illinois has worst personal income recovery in Midwest, second worst in U.S.
A new study by The Pew Charitable Trusts shows Illinois trails all states but Nevada in personal income growth since the Great Recession, with a growth rate half that of Illinois’ neighbors.
Number of Chicago city workers making $100K-plus has doubled since 2013
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is heralding a massive water-sewer-tax hike as a grand bargain between taxpayers and city employees, but new payroll data show it’s not exactly a shared sacrifice.
I-LAW: Take judicial races seriously; 'good judges matter'
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch executive director Travis Akin advises voters in southern Illinois to take several upcoming judicial races in November seriously and "do their homework."
Couple files amended complaint in alleged botched adoption suit
A Jersey County couple filed an amended complaint in a suit alleging a Collinsville attorney and adoption agency’s conflict of interest botched their attempt to adopt a baby.
Man accused of taking funds seeks to dismiss suit for allegedly failing to plead a cause of action
The president of Diversity Investment Group Inc. seeks to dismiss a lawsuit alleging he caused the plaintiff to suffer financial losses of more than $64,000.
Judge Crowder grants voluntary dismissal of suit alleging toxic exposure
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder granted voluntary dismissal in a man’s suit alleging he was exposed to toxic substances through Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. in East Alton.
Wal-Mart denies liability, says former judge Byron caused own injuries by misusing stool
Wal-Mart claims former Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron caused his own injuries when he allegedly misused a pre-assembled saddle stool and fell.