News from July 2016
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence led caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Alton woman's claim against bar over intoxicated driver's crash into home dismissed with prejudice
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on June 29 dismissed with prejudice a dram shop suit brought by an Alton woman whose home was struck by an intoxicated driver.
Moms: Stop worrying - organic food is no safer than GMOs – it just costs more
Just as important...is to know what a GMO isn’t. It’s not an ingredient in the food we eat, which may be made using one or more of the eight common GM crops. Nor are GMOs the same as processed foods — which may contain one or more of the eight GM crops, or they can be made with organic or other non-GM ingredients.
Marion County man’s injury suit against railroad can proceed in St. Clair County, appellate court rules
MOUNT VERNON –St. Clair County was a proper forum for a Marion County man’s suit over an injury he suffered in Marion County, Fifth District appellate judges have ruled.
Baricevic overturned in domestic battery case; Principles of fair trial questioned on appeal
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges ruled on July 13 that St. County Chief Judge John Baricevic whisked potential jurors through the principles of a fair trial, prejudicing a domestic battery suspect
African-American woman accuses Granite City health facility of racial discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — An African-American woman is suing a Granite City health care facility, alleging racial discrimination.
Employee accuses Wood River-Hartford district of disability discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman suffering from multiple sclerosis is suing a school district, alleging disability discrimination.
Cook alleges restaurant failed to pay proper overtime wages
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a local restaurant and its owners, alleging failure to pay proper overtime.
Crew member alleges vessel operator's negligence led to injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A crew member is suing a Mississippi River ship operator, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Administrator alleges co-op board owes her $173,000
EAST ST. LOUIS — A St. Clair County woman is suing a Belleville co-ops executive board, alleging she is owed damages of more than $173,000.
Worker trying to monitor dangerous events in Ferguson claims he was fired on false pretenses
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a former employer and an investigator, alleging he was fired without legal reason.
Guardian blames heath care facility for elderly woman's injuries
BELLEVILLE — A legal guardian is suing a Belleville health care facility, alleging its negligence led to her sister's suffering injuries.
Magistrate denies move to disqualify Dripps firm ahead of injured barge worker's trial
BENTON – U.S. Magistrate Judge Donald Wilkerson denied a motion to disqualify the Armbruster Dripps firm as counsel for barge worker Anthony Miskel at an injury trial against SCF Lewis and Clark Fleeting.
Worker alleges Abbot Labs negligence caused his illness
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois man is suing Abbot Labs and dozens of other companies, alleging their negligence regarding asbestos exposure caused the plaintiff to become ill.
Report: Union employee funding practice costs taxpayers
CHICAGO – A recent report reveals the legal practice of “official time,” under which government agencies pay staff on a full-time basis to work for a labor union rather than for taxpayers, comes with a hefty price tag.
Legal experts differ on Mo. governor's Daubert veto; Business leader says it leaves negative mark on state
Though 46 states follow either the Daubert or the Frye standard when assessing admissibility of expert witnesses, Missouri – along with Nevada, North Dakota and Virginia – have neither.
GOP lawmakers file resolution to remove Mautino amidst state, federal investigations
CHICAGO – Illinois lawmakers want to remove the state’s auditor general from office as federal and state probes continue into the former state representative's questionable spending of campaign finances.
Consumer accuses cleaning product manufacturer of false merchandising
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a cleaning products manufacturer, alleging deceptive, unfair and false merchandising practices and unjust enrichment.
Conductor alleges Illinois Central negligence caused his injuries
BELLEVILLE — A conductor is suing Illinois Central, alleging its negligence caused him to suffer injuries.
Customer blames Belleville Walgreens for injuries
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a Walgreens store in Belleville, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.