News from February 2016
Daughter sues Gateway Regional Medical, doctor for mother's death following heart procedure
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing a Springfield medical facility, alleging medical negligence in the death of the plaintiff's mother.
Parents sue Norfolk Southern Railway following son's death
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois couple is suing a railroad company and two employees, alleging their negligence caused the death of the plaintiffs' son.
Obama calls for building better politics; GOP focuses on his remarks on redistricting
SPRINGFIELD — Democrats and Republicans alike found things to cheer about, usually separately but occasionally together, in an hour-long Statehouse speech by President Barack Obama on Wednesday.
Rauner’s lawsuit reforms will create jobs in Illinois
By standing up to the personal injury lawyers and passing common sense lawsuit reforms, legislators will restore fairness to Illinois courts, stop lawsuit abuse, create jobs, and put money back in consumers’ pockets.
Legal immigration under certain circumstances
The purpose of immigration to the United States should be to allow hardworking people into our borders so that they and America benefit. The purpose of immigration to the United States should not be to feed, clothes, house, and give medical aid to foreigners at public expense.
Father alleges Atrium Health Care mishandled daughter's medical condition
BELLEVILLE – The father of a disabled woman is suing a Cahokia health facility, alleging poor medical care led to her hospitalization.
Family blames Memorial Hospital of Carbondale for relative's wrongful death
BELLEVILLE – An estate special administrator is suing a number of health professionals, alleging negligence over a wrongful death.
Illinois couple sues McBride, Lock over alleged data breach
BELLEVILLE – An Illinois couple is suing a Missouri business, alleging a data breach exposed their Social Security information, among other sensitive documentation.
Madison County motorist blames another driver for collision, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing a Bunker Hill motorist, alleging negligence over injuries she says she endured during an automobile accident.
Customer claims she was injured when a Jack in the Box employee hit her with a door
EDWARDSVILLE – A Missouri customer is suing Jack in the Box, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received inside the restaurant.
Missouri couple blames motorist for collision, husband's injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A Missouri couple is suing a St. Jacob motorist, alleging negligence in an automobile accident.
Illinois’ incredible, shrinking business establishments
The number of business establishments – farms, factories, businesses, stores, etc. – has grown in Illinois in the last 15 years.
Rauner to Dems: Work with me or pass tax hike
SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday evening closed out a tour of speeches to civic groups around the state with an often-repeated message for Democrats: Work with him on what he considers reforms or pass a tax hike and wear the blame for it.
Retired federal judge Stiehl passes away at age 90
Among the many cases Stiehl presided over at the Southern District of Illinois was the prosecution of former Madison County attorney Gary Peel on bankruptcy fraud and child pornography charges.
Why Indiana's population grows faster than Illinois'
Illinois’ weak jobs growth is driving more residents to other states on net than Illinois gains from other states, from natural growth in births or from international immigration.
Former judge Murphy sues insurer to force payment for suspicious fire
Former U.S. district judge Patrick Murphy filed suit in the court where he dispensed justice for 14 years, to force an insurer to pay for a suspicious fire at a shop in Marion.
Motorist blames two drivers for injuries in chain reaction collision
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County motorist is suing two Illinois drivers, alleging negligence over injuries she said she received in a motor vehicle accident.
Belleville attorney alleges legal malpractice suit barred by statute of limitations
A Belleville attorney claims a man’s legal malpractice suit is barred by the statute of limitations, alleging he knew of any alleged wrongdoings for more than six years.
Flooring companies seek to dismiss man’s lawsuit alleging chemical exposures caused Parkinson’s disease
Story CopySeveral flooring companies seek to dismiss a man’s lawsuit alleging he developed Parkinson’s disease after years of working with chemicals in the flooring business.
Wal-Mart removes customer’s suit alleging injuries from automatic doors
Wal-Mart removed a customer’s lawsuit alleging she was injured when the store’s doors closed on her as she was entering its O’Fallon location.