News from July 2016
Mother alleges motorist's negligence led to crash that injured her children
EDWARDSVILLE — The mother of two children is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence led to vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff and her children. insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused her injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Wife alleges trucking company's negligence caused husband's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a trucking company, alleging its negligence caused the death of her husband in a vehicle crash.
Petitioner alleges company president breached fiduciary duty
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois man is suing a company president, alleging the defendant caused the plaintiff to suffer financial losses of more than $64,000.
Madison County voters will get to decide property tax cut referendum
Madison County voters can decide whether to cut their property taxes in November, the county officer’s electoral board decided on July 6.
Cook failed to recognize prisoner’s claim for ineffective assistance of counsel, Fifth District rules
MOUNT VERNON – Former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook rejected a prison petition that deserved a closer look, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on June 29.
Student alleges he was injured after fall from bunk bed
EAST ST. LOUIS – A student has filed suit against a St. Clair County academic institution alleging he was injured because of a bed provided by the defendant.
Taxpayer accuses U.S. government of erroneous assessment
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Illinois man is suing the U.S. government, alleging an erroneous tax assessment.
African-American man accuses former employer of racial discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Iowa man is suing an Illinois company, alleging he was wrongfully fired due to racial discrimination.
Mayors support stopgap budget to fund education, local government
GODFREY — A group of 41 mayors in Illinois threw their support behind a bill that was one of many proposed to temporarily fix the state’s budget.