News from December 2016
Financing firm sues trucking company for alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — First Midwest Equipment Finance is suing a trucking company and its owner for allegedly failing to make payments.
Four associate attorneys join HeplerBroom
Four new associate attorneys join HeplerBroom's Edwardsville, St. Louis and Springfield offices.
Real estate agents accused of concealing mold
Property buyers are suing real estate agents for allegedly concealing mold.
Regions Bank alleges borrower failed to make payments
Regions Bank claims a borrower failed to make payments on a loan.
Why all Illinoisans need action on workers' comp
The cost of workers’ compensation for municipalities, counties and state government in Illinois is more than $400 million per year.
Rosenstengel denied remand in asbestos suit; Removed based on federal officer defense
District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel denies a woman’s request to remand an asbestos suit to Madison County Circuit Court.
Man sues over Alton rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist alleges he was injured when he was rear-ended on Martin Luther King Drive in Alton.
Mother claims she and minor son were injured in Glen Carbon Sam's Club
EDWARDSVILLE – A mother alleges she slipped and injured both herself and her son while shopping in a retail warehouse club.
Insurer alleges Johnson's Roofing owes more than $114,000
EDWARDSVILLE – An insurance company alleges a Madison County company has not paid for insurance coverage.
Couple alleges asbestos exposure has caused them injuries
&&& EDWARDSVILLE – A Minnesota couple alleges the husband has been injured because of asbestos exposure.
Individuals allege injuries in Collinsville head-on collision
EDWARDSVILLE – Two individuals allege they were injured in a Collinsville crash when a motorist crossed the center line and struck their vehicle head on.
Motorist alleges vehicle flipped in collision with semi truck
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing is suing a trucking company and a driver, alleging his vehicle flipped several times in a collision.
Staffing company sues competitor for alleged tortious interference
EDWARDSVILLE — A staffing company is suing a competitor, citing alleged tortious interference.
Man files Dram Shop suit against Doc Holliday's
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured after being assaulted by another patron at Doc Holliday's.
Madison County jury reaches defense verdict for psychiatrist in suit alleging negligent care prior to patient's suicide; Plaintiff expert: defendant 'did the best he could'
A Madison County jury returned a verdict in favor of a psychiatrist and his practice in a woman’s suit alleging they provided negligent care to her husband prior to his suicide.
Belleville motorist accused of injuring woman, minor
BELLEVILLE — A driver and passenger are suing Jacquelyn Ratliff, a Belleville motorist, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Woman alleges damaged vocal cords from intubation
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Randolph Freeman, M.D.; Anesthesia Associates of Belleville Ltd.; and Protestant Memorial Medical Center, alleging negligence in medical care.
Man says motorist, vehicle owner responsible for injuries
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing motorist Marvin McCann and vehicle owner Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis, alleging negligence in connection with a traffic collision.
Patient alleges misread x-ray
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Neetin Patel, M.D.; MidAmerica Radiology SC; Good Samaritan Regional Health Center; et al., alleging negligence in medical care.
Woman accused of swerving, causing collision
BELLEVILLE — Two people are suing motorist Kristin L. Tolar, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.