News from January 2016
Painters union wants alleged missing pension monies restored by defendants
EAST ST. LOUIS – The administrators of an Illinois labor union's retirement fund are suing over the alleged lack of payment into the group's retirement plans.
Acadia Insurance Co. seeks judgment regarding policy coverage
BENTON – A Maine-based insurance company is suing because it believes the claims against a defendant, a former client, aren't coverable under the policy it had with it.
Defendant answers plaintiff's original complaint, case moved to federal court
BENTON – The defendant in a lawsuit previously filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court has answered the plaintiff's complaint, and the case has been moved to federal court.
Man accuses driver of negligence after being hit with minivan
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois man is filing suit over injuries he claims he received when he was hit by a vehicle.
Woman alleges drunk driver pinned her against her front porch, causing injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing over injuries that allegedly occurred when she was involved in an incident with a drunk driver.
Roxana woman claims Asset Recovery Systems violated Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
BENTON – A Roxana woman is suing over what she sees as violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act.
Fifth District grants new trial to woman sentenced to 17 years in Cook's court
MOUNT VERNON – Jurors in the court of former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook watched video of an interrogation that he shouldn’t have let them watch, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Jan. 25.
Yandle denies sanctions against citizens pursuing bid-rigging lawsuit against St. Clair County Treasurer
BENTON – Citizens who filed suit accusing St. Clair County treasurer Charles Suarez of rigging bids at auctions of delinquent taxes did not abuse the court for political purposes, U.S.
Granite City woman blames convicted drunk driver, club for car accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City woman is suing a motorist and the Madison club that allegedly served the defendant alcohol, alleging negligence for injuries suffered in a car crash.
Widow blames General Electric for husband's death from asbestos exposure
BENTON – A South Carolina woman is suing General Electric, alleging exposure to asbestos during his working life led to her husband's death.
Fired employee accuses Fifth Seasons Residential of racial discrimination
BENTON – A Williamson County woman is suing a Marion health care services business, alleging discrimination led to her firing.
Inmate sues Madison County for allegedly not allowing him to attend family funeral
BENTON – An imprisoned Edwardsville man is suing Madison County, alleging a violation of his civil rights, because he wasn't able to attend the funeral of his grandfather.
Chris Pickett named as first CDO for Greensfelder
ST. LOUIS — Christoper A. Pickett has been chosen as the first chief diversity officer for St. Louis-based law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale.
Sheldon Silver: Govt. evidence suggesting doctor, Simmons exchanged referrals for donations prejudiced him
NEW YORK CITY – Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, under conviction for corruption, claims that testimony about the mesothelioma foundation of Madison County asbestos lawyer John Simmons prejudiced his jury.
ITLA: Governor takes aim at injured workers
A legal system fair to the interests of individuals and businesses not only ensures a level playing field for both parties – it also protects the taxpayer.
Customer blames Walgreens for parking lot injuries
BELLEVILLE – A Cahokia woman is suing Walgreens, alleging negligence for injuries she says she suffered in the store's parking lot.
Class action targets Just For Men manufacturers, alleging defective hair product
BELLEVILLE – A large group of men and women from across the United States are suing the manufacturers of a hair care product, alleging they have suffered injuries and severe reactions when using the product.
The race for the Presidency reflects the feel of a daytime TV game show
The race for the Presidency of the United States reflects the feel of a daytime TV game show.
Insurance customer seeks to recover losses from Country Financial
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County man is suing an insurance company, alleging it has refused to pay his claims from an automobile accident.
Madison County woman alleges predatory debt collection by Professional Adjustment
BENTON – A Madison County woman is suing a collection agency, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act.