News from January 2016
Pedestrian alleges motorist struck him and fled the scene
EDWARDSVILLE – A pedestrian man is suing a motorist over injuries the plaintiff says he sustained in an automobile accident.
Tree damage calls into question legal ownership of Belleville property
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County business is suing a bank over a dispute concerning ownership of real property the plaintiff purchased and which was damaged by a tree before the legal closing.
GOP seeks state control of Chicago schools; Democrats say plan’s unfair and a non-starter
SPRINGFIELD — Republicans on Wednesday announced a plan to put the financially floundering Chicago Public Schools system under state control and open the option of bankruptcy as a possible financial solution. Democratic response was swift, in opposition and included Senate President John Cullerton saying, “This is not going to happen.” Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno and House GOP Leader Jim Durkin unveiled the plan in Chicago, saying the CPS crisis was only deepening and both stude
Elections board deadlocked in judicial ballot challenge; Judicial review may be sought in Cook or Sangamon County
CHICAGO - A tie vote following a hearing today at the Illinois State Board of Elections means no action will be taken by the board on a St. Clair County judicial ballot challenge.
Supreme Court order granting leave to appeal bid rigging case restated
After months of fighting for the right to appeal a class certification order in a Madison County suit involving bid rigging, an order was filed on the record outlining the Illinois Supreme Court’s conclusions.
Greensfelder firm in St. Louis joined by attorneys Herman and Wolkiewicz
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Attorneys at Hipskind & McAninch named to 'Rising Stars' list
Attorneys John Hipskind and Brady McAnicnch of Hipskind & McAninch in Belleville have been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list.
Man accused of fraudulent real estate deal seeks dismissal
A man accused of a fraudulent real estate deal argues that dismissal is appropriate, citing the plaintiff’s brother’s objection to the proceeding.
Attorney for St. Clair County judges has been guardian of ballot access for Democrats in Illinois
CHICAGO – St. Clair County judges who prefer election at 50 percent to retention at 60 percent have hired an attorney who has been a ballot guardian of the Illinois Democratic Party to plead for their plan at the state election board. Their lawyer, Michael Kasper of Chicago, successfully defended President Obama’s spot at the top of Illinois ballots in 2012.
Washington University alleges lack of personal jurisdiction in med mal suit
Washington University seeks to dismiss a medical malpractice lawsuit based on lack of personal jurisdiction.
St. Clair Square Mall denies liability in shopper’s slip and fall suit
St. Clair Square Mall claims a shopper contributed to her own alleged injuries in a slip and fall case for failing to expect that water would be present in a restroom area.
Global Brass and Copper Holdings seeks to dismiss suit alleging exposure to toxins
Global Brass and Copper Holdings claims it never employed a man who alleges the defendant exposed him to toxic substances Steven Allen Turner filed the lawsuit on Oct. 16 against Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc., in East Alton. According to the complaint, Turner claims he was unknowingly exposed to toxic substances while working at the defendant’s facilities.
Shell Oil says Roxana teacher’s lawsuit fails to make specific allegations
Shell Oil Company claims a Roxana teacher’s lawsuit alleging exposure to benzene is insufficient and fails to make specific allegations.
Madison County Civil Docket Jan. 25-29
Madison County Circuit Judge Mudge, Crowder, Matoesian and Ruth have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Jan. 25--29.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Jan. 25-29
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Jan. 25-29 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 8-14
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.
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 6-11
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Collinsville and Freeburg.
Madison County real estate Jan. 4-8
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.
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 11-15
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Bethalto, Dorsey, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Highland and Moro.
Seventh Circuit finds severance agreement enforcable and valid in case against CVS
In a victory for employers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lost its case against CVS Pharmacy when the Seventh Circuit ruled last month that an employment severance agreement, which the plaintiff signed, is both valid and enforceable in EEOC v. CVS.