News from February 2016
Sangamon County judge to rule next week on St. Clair County judges' ballot access
SPRINGFIELD - St. Clair County judges who chose to run for election rather than stand for retention did it as a favor to voters, their lawyer argued at a court hearing on Feb. 19.
Man sues landlords over negligence claims after fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A tenant of a Collinsville property is suing over injuries he alleges he suffered when he slipped and fell on damp basement stairs.
Homeowner fights insurance company's alleged denial of claim
BELLEVILLE – An East St. Louis homeowner is suing over an insurance company's alleged refusal to pay a claim on her home, which was destroyed by fire.
Couple sues over alleged injuries, damages after accident in Wood River parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE – A couple is suing over both the alleged injuries caused to the wife in an automobile accident and the loss of the property—the vehicle—owned by the husband.
Asbestos exposure led to lung cancer, plaintiffs allege
BELLEVILLE – A general laborer and his wife are suing over his exposure to asbestos fibers as the alleged cause of his lung cancer.
Asbestos exposure cause of man's death, suit states
BELLEVILLE – A widow and executor of the estate of her deceased husband is suing over his exposure to asbestos as the alleged cause of his death.
Court must decide whether law is being followed, not just judges' eligibility, Dallas Cook argues
No matter how Sangamon County Associate Judge Estaban Sanchez rules in the ballot access challenge to Judges John Baricevic, Robert LeChien and Robert Haida, the decision must have taken into consideration more than just whether their nomination papers are valid, according to court papers filed Thursday.
Bill would raise smoking age to 21; Would apply to all tobacco and e-cigs, as well
SPRINGFIELD — Should Illinois raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21?
Auto accident trial involving '10 Maryville accident results in defense verdict
Jurors in Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian's court on Wednesday found in favor of defendant Robert Osterhout, who had been sued over a 2010 auto accident in Maryville.
Jurors award $30K in Venice auto accident trial; Plaintiff had sought $165K
Madison County jurors on Wednesday awarded plaintiff Celeste Berry $30,143.30 in a two-day, damages-only trial involving an auto accident in Venice.
Customer alleges Wal-Mart's negligence caused trip and fall inside store
EDWARDSVILLE – A customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence for injuries he says he suffered while exiting a Wal-Mart store.
Jurors award $450K to former MC comptroller on ADA discrimination claims
Jurors in federal court awarded $450,000 to former Madison County comptroller Linda Dunnagan, on a discrimination claim against county treasurer Kurt Prenzler.
Motorist blames another driver for accident, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence over injuries to himself and damages to his car in a collision.
Client accuses State Farm of not acknowledging damage to home
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville homeowner is suing State Farm, alleging it has refused to acknowledge damage to her home.
Illinois motorist alleges driver's negligence caused head-on collision
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois woman is suing a Litchfield motorist, alleging negligence over injuries incurred in an automobile accident.
Apartment complex visitor blames V&G Partnership for fall on ice
EDWARDSVILLE – A visitor to a Godfrey apartment complex is suing the owners, alleging negligence over a slip and fall on ice that she says resulted in injuries.
Madison County asbestos case settles three days into trial
After three days of trial testimony, a Madison County asbestos case settled shortly after 9 a.m.
Rauner to lawmakers: Make a choice; Democratic leaders say little has changed
SPRINGFIELD — Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner used his annual budget address Wednesday to put two choices before legislative Democrats who control both houses of the state legislature: The General Assembly can grant him, the state’s chief executive, the authority to make the cuts that will allow Illinois to spend what it’s bringing in, about $32.8 billion Or, Rauner said, lawmakers can agree to some of what he considers essential economic and political reforms and he’ll work with them on a combin
Illinois man sues Town & Country Gun Club over leg amputation
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois man is suing a Maryville gun club, alleging negligence after his leg was amputated as a result of an accident at the defendant's location.
IHA: Budget stalemate jeopardizing access to healthcare
IHA: We urge the Governor and General Assembly to work together and with the hospital community on meaningful and workable solutions to strengthen healthcare, including the Medicaid program.