News from December 2016
Fifth District reverses Gleeson's order denying transfer in collision suit to Randolph County
The Fifth District Appellate Court reversed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson’s order denying transfer in a car accident suit Justice Judge Cates delivered the Rule 23 decision on Dec. 28 reversing Gleeson’s order and remanding the case back to St. Clair County with directions to grant transfer to Randolph County.
Woman sues Dollar Tree over alleged defective ramp
BELLEVILLE — A patron is suing Dollar Tree Stores Inc. and H2 Holdings LLC, retail store operators, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Memorial Hospital Home Health, others accused of causing infection
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims she suffered an infection due to improper home health care.
Woman alleges injuries from damaged curb
BELLEVILLE — A business invitee is suing Howland 3 Investments LLC and Tracy L. Bardin, property operators, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Patient alleges negligence following surgery
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Lincoln Surgical Associates Ltd. and a physician alleging negligence in medical care..
Mother alleges physician failed to timely intervene, injuring newborn
BELLEVILLE — A mother is suing Memorial Hospital and Frank F. Mussemann, MD, alleging negligence in labor and delivery care.
SIU Carbondale grad joins Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips
Attorney Brad Young has joined the law firm Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips as its newest associate, having graduated in May from Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Law.
Quality Carriers blamed for injuries to chemical worker
BELLEVILLE — A chemical worker from Arnold, Mo. is suing Quality Carriers Inc., a trucking company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
First Student, bus driver blamed for injuries in crash
BELLEVILLE — A school-bus passenger is suing bus driver Rita R. McCall and bus operator First Student Inc., alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Blake Behme Law Group, attorneys accused of legal malpractice
BELLEVILLE — A divorced woman from St. Clair County is suing lawyers Edward J. Blake Jr. and Megan M. Gilbreth and law firm Blake Behme Law Group PC, alleging legal malpractice.
Washington Park village consultant survives attempt to terminate his contract
A mayoral consultant in the St. Clair County village of Washington Park will continue in his job after trustees voted not to override a veto blocking his termination.
It's a Wonderful County!
Sitting on the bar stool at the Stagger Inn, he reviewed the past year not with any sense of holiday cheer, but with despair and doom–a clear and unmistakable feeling of foreboding for the future.
Couple claims noisy mine blower fans make their home unfit for occupation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Thompsonville couple is suing Murray Energy Corporation and The American Coal Company alleging that they negligently installed and operated mine blower fans in a populated area which has caused excessive noise..
Plaintiffs claim Shady's improperly served intoxicated customer
BELLEVILLE — A couple's lawsuit against GNS LLC, d/b/a Shady's, accuses the Summerfield tavern operator of violating the Dram Shop Act by unlawfully selling alcohol to an intoxicated person.
Scott Kuhn Trucking Inc., others blamed for injuries in crash
EDWARDSVILLE — Threee men are suing Scott Kuhn, Clary Steel Transport Inc., Scott Kuhn Trucking Inc. and Eastern Express Inc., alleging negligence in a collision of a tractor-trailer and a passenger truck.
Land buyers claim auction firm engaged in fraud to run up price
BELLEVILLE — A land auction business is being sued for allegedly engaging in shill and/or ghost bidding to raise prices at auctions.
Belleville Family Medical Associates, doctor accused of wrongful death
BELLEVILLE — A man who is administrator of his deceased wife's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Robert W. Garner, D.O., and Belleville Family Medical Associates Ltd., alleging negligence in medical care.
Drug test facility, school bus company sued over botched drug test
BELLEVILLE — A school bus driver is suing Midwest Occupational Medicine Ltd. and Illinois Central School Bus LLC, a drug testing facility and her employer, alleging consumer fraud and negligence.
ITLA: Different year, same tired ATRA propaganda aimed at undermining Illinoisans’ legal rights
Long before the recent explosion of “fake news,” the American Tort Reform Association, an organization that uses the appealing word “reform” in its name to hide its true purpose, was busy hawking disinformation to confuse public understanding and promote rage toward our state’s judicial system.
United of Omaha Life Insurance Company accused of denying benefits
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, alleging improper denial of disability benefits.