News from February 2016
Son alleges father, Byrne & Jones caused accident that led to mother's death
EDWARDSVILLE – A son is suing a Missouri company and his father, alleging their actions led to the death of his mother.
Missouri man blames Pinnacle Foods for parking lot fall, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A Missouri man is suing a food market chain, alleging negligence over injuries he says he suffered when he slipped and fell on an ice-covered parking lot.
Motorist blames driver, Beverly Farms Foundation for auto collision injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing a Godfrey driver and a Madison County company, alleging negligence over injuries she says she sustained in an automobile accident.
Collection agency alleges $79,000 default by Madison County man
EDWARDSVILLE – A collection agency is suing a Madison County man, alleging a debt owed by the defendant for a line of credit from Sallie Mae.
Collection agency alleges Madison County man owes nearly $53,000
EDWARDSVILLE – A collection agency is suing a Madison County man, alleging breach of contract over a debt owed for an equipment lease.
Brothers allege Meridian Village Care Center's negligence led to mother's death
EDWARDSVILLE – Two brothers are suing a Glen Carbon long-term health care facility, alleging the inadequate care their mother received led to her death.
Resident blames OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare for fall, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois woman is suing an Alton long-term care facility, alleging negligence over injuries she says she suffered at the facility.
Busybodies can be hazardous to our freedoms
Maybe our real problem is not how much we're paid or how healthy our lifestyles are. Maybe our real problem is the people who think they know what's best for us.
Yandle cancels Alaskan’s asbestos trial three days from start; Plaintiff lawyer apologizes for mistakes and lack of preparedness
BENTON – U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle prepared for an asbestos trial but nobody else did, so the trial didn’t happen.
Sangamon County judge finds that retention is not the only way to stay on bench
Sangamon County Associate Judge Esteban Sanchez has ruled for St. Clair County judges John Baricevic, Robert LeChien and Robert Haida, finding that the state constitution gives them the option to run for election.
Taxpayers' advocate says under-funded Judicial Retirement System rife with conflicts of interest
Most of the state's public pension systems are perilously under-funded, and the Illinois Judicial Retirement System (JRS) is no exception.
Motorist accuses driver of causing collision that led to injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing a Moro driver, alleging negligence over injuries she says suffered in a collision caused by the defendant.
Heirs accuse Bethalto woman of wrongful property transfer
EDWARDSVILLE – Three heirs of an estate as well as the estate administrator are suing a Belthalto woman, alleging a questionable real estate transaction.
Landlord sues Chippewa Loft for alleged unpaid rent
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois company is suing a Missouri business, alleging breach of contract over the amount of rent and other costs owed.
State worker pensions, health care crowd out spending on education, public safety, human services
Illinois state government now pays more for pensions and health care for state workers than it spends on K-12 education, public safety or human services, according to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s fiscal year 2017 budget book.
Madison County foreclosures Feb. 12-19
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Granite City and Troy.
Madison County real estate Feb. 10-16
A list of recent real estate transactions for Madison County. Including Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, East Alton, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Hamel, Hartford, Highland, Madison, Maryville, Moro, Pontoon Beach, Roxana, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 11-18
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, New Athens, New Baden, O’Fallon, Rauscher, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Feb. 29
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Feb. 29 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Feb. 29-March 3
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Feb. 29 and March 3 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.