News from March 2016
Motorist blames another driver for traffic violations that allegedly caused injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A female motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received in an automobile accident.
Shopper sues Rural King over fall on ice
EDWARDSVILLE – A Montgomery County shopper is suing a Lichtfield retail store, alleging negligence for allowing icy conditions to build up in the parking lot where she fell.
Alton nursing center alleges resident owes nearly $80,000
EDWARDSVILLE – An Alton nursing home is suing a resident, alleging the defendant owes money.
Taxpayers' advocate trounces Illinois Teachers Retirement System: 'Nothing compares to its fraud, waste and abuse'
Former O'Fallon Township High School Superintendent Russell Clover who earns $185,465 in retirement is among the highest paid beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS), according to the Taxpayers United of America (TUA).
A tale of two judicial evaluations: ICJL pans three St. Clair County judges with 'not recommended' ratings
Voters in the five-county Twentieth Judicial Circuit have another judicial candidate scorecard to consider - one that runs counter to a poll released last week by the state bar organization.
AFP Illinois says voters should reject Cahokia annexation plan; Affected property owners would pay 38 percent more in taxes
A national organization that seeks to promote limited government, lower taxes and more freedom has weighed in on an upcoming ballot initiative in the small, yet lately controversial, village of Cahokia.
Fraud case over Fairview Heights forensic lab construction at trial in Crowder's court; Defendant says he is entitled to res judicata from AIW's bankrupcty case
A fraud case concerning the construction of the Metro East Forensics Laboratory in Fairview Heights is at trial this week in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder’s court.
Business accuses Florida man of theft, fraud
EDWARDSVILLE – A business owner and the business are suing a Florida man, alleging fraud and theft
Illinois man claims motorist caused collision by driving without headlights
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence for injuries he says he received in a car collision.
Couple alleges St. Louis University gave negligent care
BELLEVILLE – A St. Louis couple is suing St. Louis University, alleging negligent medical care given to the husband.
Bank sues St. Clair County man for allegedly not paying promissory notes
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County bank is suing a St. Clair man, alleging non-payment of promissory notes.
High court's extended media coverage policy now permanent, but quarterly EMC reports remain confidential
Cameras may soon be installed in more circuit courts across Illinois, after the state Supreme Court's decision to make a pilot policy permanent.
Chief Justice Garman honored at 'Distinguished Professional Service' event
Four law organizations came together on Thursday to honor leaders in the state with the Award of Exemplary Professional Service at the Distinguished Professional Service Joint Dinner.
Seventh Circuit reverses Rosenstengel in reverse discrimination case
CHICAGO – Crane oiler Terry Deets deserves a trial on his claim that his skin color cost him a job on the Stan Musial Bridge project, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled last month.
When the boys came out to play, Simon Greenstone ran away
Some asbestos lawyers act like bullies, targeting companies besieged by lawsuits, inflating claims and claimants, using questionable evidence, concealing or delaying claims against other entities, etc.
Madison County real estate Feb. 17-23
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 Feb. 19-24
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Godfrey, Granite City, Highland, Marine, Maryville and New Douglas.
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 19-25
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 Feb. 10-22
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Lenzburg, New Athens, O'Fallon and Smithton.
Madison County civil docket March 7
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge and Crowder have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of March 7-10