News from March 2016
Woman alleges mistreatment by officer during visitation with children
EDWARDSVILLE – A mother who says she was visiting her children is suing over the alleged treatment she received at the hands of a police officer.
Man seeks car-accident damages from dead woman's estate
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he allegedly received when his car was struck by another and pushed along a roadway.
Man says he was hurt when motorist attempted improper pass
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist from Madison County is suing over injuries he claims to have incurred in the course of an automobile accident.
Lawsuit claims chain-reaction crash caused injuries
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries she allegedly suffered in the course of a motor vehicle accident.
Woman claims she was injured after allegedly falling on sanitary district's property
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City woman is suing over injuries she claims to have suffered when the ground she was walking on gave way.
Sears, Whirlpool named in suit over dishwasher
EDWARDSVILLE – Two customers who purchased a dishwasher are suing over issues they claim to have experienced with it before and after they got it to their residence.
Woman claims motorist ran stop sign
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries she allegedly suffered in the course of an automobile accident.
Driver claims injuries from loose truck tire
EDWARDSVILLE – A driver is suing over injuries he allegedly suffered when the tire of a tractor-trailer became loose and hit his vehicle.
Prenzler leading referendum effort to permanently lower Madison County property tax rate
A grassroots petition that Madison County taxpayers began circulating earlier this week seeks to give voters a say on permanently reducing the maximum property tax rate.
Illinois Policy Institute: Job numbers reflect both progress and trouble
CHICAGO – The Illinois job numbers arrived last week and it is a mixed bag. While the state has added more than 18,000 jobs, unemployment has also risen to 6.4 percent, up from the 6.3 percent it was in January.
Industry association and lawmakers revive work comp talks; Cullerton and Radogno join SIEA for discussion
An industry lobbying group that wants to make Illinois more business-friendly has met with key legislators in an effort to re-open discussion about workers’ compensation reform.
Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce to host legislative update breakfast
The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce will host a joint mayors’ legislative breakfast on April 7.
Widow seeks damages for the alleged asbestos-caused death of her husband
BELLEVILLE – The widow of a man who spent his entire working life around asbestos is suing over his death. Negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation are among the counts.
Plaintiff seeks nearly $3 million in suit claiming breach of fiduciary duty
BELLEVILLE – A shareholder in a family-owned company is suing over alleged misappropriation of funds. He is citing breach of fiduciary duty.
Parents sue over death of baby following Cesarean delivery
BELLEVILLE – The parents of a baby who was pronounced dead shortly after a Cesarean delivery are suing a hospital and other health-care providers on counts of wrongful death and survival action, among others.
Asbestos attorney Napoli expects decline in Madison County case filings
Asbestos plaintiff attorney Paul Napoli anticipates that a new trend in asbestos litigation could bring an end to Madison County’s era as industry epicenter.
Fifth District reverses Judge Rudolf's dismissal of suit involving severance pay for accumulated sick time
The Fifth District Appellate Court reversed St. Clair County Associate Judge Heinz Rudolf’s decision dismissing a former school administrator’s arbitration case against East St. Louis School District 189 for allegedly failing to pay accumulated sick leave as a severance upon retirement.
Man sues bar, patron in connection with alleged stabbing
EDWARDSVILLE – A patron at a bar is suing over a claim that he was stabbed by an intoxicated person. He is citing violation of the Dram Shop Act and negligence.
Woman alleges two drivers were negligent in accident that left her hurt
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries she allegedly suffered in the course of a motor vehicle accident. She is citing negligence.
Woman sues over injuries to herself, daughter
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries she and her minor daughter allegedly suffered as the result of an automobile accident.