News from August 2016
Patient alleges dental care providers' negligence led to injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient is suing a dentist and her practice, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Motorist alleges negligence by vehicle owner, driver caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Clair County man is suing a driver and her company, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Travelers insurance alleges construction firm owes $58,000
EDWARDSVILLE — Travelers insurance is suing a construction company, alleging it owes more than $58,000.
Legal malpractice suit alleges Belleville attorney advised doctor not to settle wrongful death suit; Jefferson County jury awarded plaintiff $3.75M verdict
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois physician is suing a Belleville attorney, alleging failure to exercise the appropriate professional standard of care in a wrongful death suit.
Pedestrian blames East St. Louis for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A pedestrian is suing East St. Louis, alleging the city's negligence caused him to fall through a manhole.
Diner alleges Applebee's left broken glass in food
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton woman is suing Applebee's, alleging the restaurant served her a meal that contained glass.
Bank of Edwardsville sues customers over alleged default
EDWARDSVILLE — A banking corporation is suing former customers, alleging they owe more than for $85,000 after defaulting.
Fourth District Appellate Court decision was judicial activism run amok
The Appellate Court ignored the fact that four members of the State Board of Elections opined that the judges could not stand for election and four others voted they could. Even Baricevic and Haida obviously thought they couldn't run for election to their own seats; otherwise, they wouldn't have filed for each other's vacancy.
Inspector alleges transport service's negligence led to injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois man is suing a Springfield transport service company and its driver, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Mother blames motorist for injuring family
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured her family.
Billions in U.S. debt service robs vital government services
So, when interest goes from $426 billion per year to $600 billion per year, $174 billion in programs that serve you and your neighbors must be cut. Or, Congress can increase the money supply to continue paying for the programs, which, as you would expect, will lower the purchasing power of your paycheck.
Edwardsville attorney allegedly failed to pay debt
EDWARDSVILLE — A financing company is suing an attorney in Edwardsville, citing alleged failure to pay.
Stobbs to consider case law before ruling on motions to dismiss asbestos cases for want of prosecution
Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs must decide whether to dismiss dozens of asbestos cases that are not ready for trial scheduled in October - some of which were originally filed by Associate Judge Donald Flack before he became judge.
Couple blames dozens of companies for causing husband's illness
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County husband and wife are suing dozens of companies, alleging negligence in exposing the husband to asbestos poisoning.
Essure patients accuse Bayer of manufacturing defective contraceptive device
EDWARDSVILLE — Dozens of patients are suing Bayer, alleging the company manufactured a defective Essure implant.
Couple accuses Wood River motorist of causing crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County couple is suing a Wood River motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the wife.
Motorist, passenger allege injuies following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County couple is suing a Granite City motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
SIU law professor criticizes Fourth District ruling on judges' candidacies; Says 'literalism' doesn't require 'all that much thinking'
Macias criticizes decision allowing sitting judges to avoid retention votes
A tale of two speakers
We wonder if Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is following the career of New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
Madison County judge had preserved interest in civil litigation, economic interest statements show
Madison County Associate Judge Donald Flack preserved an interest in a civil suit after withdrawing from it in preparation for taking the robe, his statements of economic interest show.