News from December 2016
Hearing set for Belleville’s motion to dismiss woman’s suit alleging she fell while cutting grass
The City of Belleville’s motion to dismiss a woman’s suit alleging she fell on a city retaining wall while cutting her grass is set for a hearing this month.
Electric company denies liability in fire at City of O’Fallon Public Works building
An electric contractor alleges the lighting in a city building was altered and evidence was not maintained after a fire destroyed the building owned by the City of O’Fallon.
Property taxes mount on 'Home Alone' house
2016 was a tough year for the owners of 671 Lincoln Ave. The red-brick, Georgian house in Winnetka, Ill., was made famous by the 1990 Christmas hit, “Home Alone,” but in real life, it’s not crowbar-wielding burglars coming for the family’s money, but the Cook County government.
Union Pacific compelled to comply with discovery requests in suit alleging solar radiation, creosote exposure
St. Clair County Associate Judge Randall Kelley ordered Union Pacific to comply with a former employee’s discovery requests in a suit alleging he developed cancer from exposure to creosote and solar radiation.
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 16-23
An O'Fallon home sold for more than $414,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Nov. 16-23.
Voters are fed up with judges and personal injury lawyers who ‘Game the System’
The 2016 Election is over and voters have rendered their verdicts and shown they want judges and legislators who will stand up to the personal injury lawyers and stop lawsuit abuse in Illinois.
Defendant convicted of concealing homicide will get new trial in St. Clair County
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Associate Judge Zina Cruse should have told jurors that a person in the process of aiding and abetting a crime can withdraw from the crime, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Nov. 28.
Mediation ordered in dispute alleging real estate fraud
St. Clair County Associate Judge Randall Kelley compelled mediation in an O’Fallon homeowner’s suit alleging a real estate agent failed to tell her that a potential buyer canceled the contract on her home.
Madison County judges hosted event for National Adoption Day
A group of judges led the charge in an effort to spread awareness about adoption across the United States and in Madison County.
Duebbert sworn into office by McGlynn; No other judges attend ceremony
Ronald Duebbert was sworn in as circuit judge Monday afternoon by fellow circuit judge Stephen McGlynn.
HeplerBroom recognized as Best Law Firm
HeplerBroom has been ranked nationally as a 2017 Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.
Patron files Dram Shop suit following alleged assault
BELLEVILLE — A man filed a Dram Shop suit against Demo's Sports Bar after an intoxicated patron allegedly assaulted him.
Successor trustee sues Bank of Edwardsville for alleged breach of fiduciary duty
BELLEVILLE — A successor trustee is suing The Bank of Edwatdsville, an acting trustee, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty.Carol L.
Motel guest alleges injuries from falling plaster
BELLEVILLE — A guest is suing Townhouse Motel Corporation, a hospitality company, alleging she was injured when plaster fell on her while she was in the shower.
Disabled man alleges employer violated civil rights
BELLEVILLE - A disabled employee is suing The Alton & Southern Railway for allegedly failing to provide appropriate accommodations.
Motorist sues Metro after driver allegedly caused collision
BELLEVILLE - A motorist claims he was injured when a Metro bus collided with his pickup truck.
Driver seeks damages after collision in East St. Louis
BELLEVILLE – A driver is seeking more than $50,000 in damages after an accident in East St. Louis.
Sentry Roofing alleges defective boom lift injured employees
BELLEVILLE – A commercial roofing company alleges its employees were injured when equipment they were using failed.
Motorist claims semi driver's negligence caused injuries in Clinton County crash
BELLEVILLE – A motorist claims he was injured after colliding with a semitruck in Clinton County.
Motorcyclist seeks damages after accident in Fairview Heights
BELLEVILLE – A motorcyclist alleges a distracted driver rear-ended him, cauing at least $50,000 in damages.