News from January 2016
Airport worker blames Toronto Maple Leafs' employee for injuries
BELLEVILLE—A Fairview Heights man is suing a National Hockey League team over injuries he sustained as the result of alleged negligence by one of its employees.
DuPont, MetLife named in asbestos-related suit
BELLEVILLE—A couple is suing a number of companies after the husband developed various ailments, including lung cancer, allegedly from working around asbestos his entire career.
Carolina Casualty seeks rescission of lawyer's liability policy
BENTON—An Iowa insurance company is suing an Illinois attorney who allegedly violated rules of conduct.
Plaintiff wants defendants to start paying into employee pension funds, as required by law
BENTON—An Illinois pension fund group is suing over alleged lack of payment by a business, saying it is violating the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Woman's lawsuit alleges pattern of sexual harassment in City of East St. Louis
BENTON—An Illinois woman is suing over alleged sexual harassment by the former East St. Louis assistant police chief.
AbbVie, Abbott Laboratories allegedly knew Depakote could cause birth defects
EAST ST. LOUIS–Eight plaintiffs from different states are suing two drugmakers over birth defects they say were caused when their mothers ingested an epilepsy medication while pregnant.
Missing escrow payment requires legal adjustment of mortgage agreement
BENTON—A Madison County woman is suing over an escrow payment her mortgage company allegedly did not make for real estate taxes.
Motorcyclist sues over crash injuries
A Belleville motorcyclist is suing over injuries suffered in a traffic accident, claiming the driver of a car was responsible for the motorcyclist's injuries.
Suit alleges negligence led to broken ankle
An Illinois man is suing on grounds that he broke his ankle after slipping and falling on an icy entryway.
Two drivers, trucking firm sued over crash involving minor
A Kansas woman and her daughter are suing over injuries the minor child received, alleging that the injuries occurred when two vehicles operated in a negligent manner collided with the vehicle in which the child was a passenger.
Man alleges injuries after falling in hole near railroad
An Illinois man is suing his former employer and a property owner, claiming he suffered permanent injuries when he fell into a hole while working as a railroad conductor.
'Extreme hair loss' alleged in lawsuit over conditioner
A Fairview Heights woman is suing a California-based hair-care operation, claiming its product caused her to suffer
Couple alleges collection agency violated law following bankruptcy
An Illinois man is suing a Texas-based debt collector, claiming that his bankruptcy filing should have stayed any attempts to collect for a car loan.
IL Supreme Court announces timeline for mandatory e-filing in civil cases; Hylla applauds paperless system
The Illinois Supreme Court and Chief Justice Rita B. Garman announced on Friday that filing documents electronically, or e-filing, will be mandatory in all civil cases in the near future. E-filing will be required in the Supreme Court and the five districts of the Appellate court on July 1, 2017, and will become mandatory in all circuit courts beginning Jan. 1, 2018.
Simmons Firm takes asbestos case to trial in Madison County; First asbestos trial in almost two years
The Simmons Firm took an Idaho pipefitter’s asbestos lawsuit against Crane Co. to trial in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs’ courtroom in Madison County and asked the court to preclude the defense from referencing or providing evidence of additional asbestos exposures.
Madison County motorist blames another driver for car collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing an Alton motorist, alleging negligence for injuries she says she suffered during an automobile accident.
Couple alleges Metro Contracting poorly rebuilt fire-damaged home
EDWARDSVILLE – A Wood River couple is suing a contractor, alleging incomplete, shoddy or dangerous work when rebuilding their home.
Educator alleges Southern Illinois University guilty of discrimination
BENTON – A female educator is suing Southern Illinois University, alleging discrimination in her attempt to secure a job.
Democrats at Elections Board adopt position that every Illinois judge can choose between retention and election
CHICAGO – Democrats on the Illinois State Board of Elections preserved spots on the March 15 Democrat primary ballot for St. Clair County judges who plan to run for election rather than stand for retention.
Belleville woman blames motorist for collision
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence for injuries she says she incurred in an automobile accident.