News from March 2016
Mother, daughter allege injuries following collision
EDWARDSVILLE – The mother of a minor is suing a motorist, alleging negligence over injuries she says she and her daughter suffered in an automobile accident.
Patient accuses St. Elizabeth's Hospital of negligent care with tourniquet
BELLEVILLE – A patient is suing a Belleville hospital, alleging negligent treatment to his left arm involving use of a tourniquet.
Shopper sues Sam's Club over slip and fall on soapy water
BELLEVILLE – A shopper is suing Sam's Club, alleging its negligence led to injuries she says she incurred when she slipped on a wet floor.
Woman blames Atrium Health Care for brother's death
BELLEVILLE – The sister of a deceased man is suing a Cahokia nursing home, alleging negligence caused his death.
Illinois higher education crisis pushes lawmakers toward compromise
SPRINGFIELD – With the Southern Illinois University (SIU) system on the verge of lowering a budget ax that will slash both jobs and classes, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are vowing to step up efforts to find a solution even as the House adjourned for a four-week break.
State not paying out on auto accident claims; State of affairs embarrassing, lawmakers say
SPRINGFIELD — Been in accident with a state-owned vehicle and not at fault?
Illinois population is shrinking due to bad government, GOP reps say; They blame decades of Madigan rule
Illinois is the only state in the region with a shrinking population, having lost 105,000 people to other states from July 2014 to July 2015.
Patient accuses HSHS Medical Group of negligent health care
BELLEVILLE – An emergency room patient is suing health care providers, alleging negligence over a missed diagnosis that he says led to a leg amputation.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence over injuries he says in incurred in an automobile accident.
Landlord alleges Apple Cleaners failed to pay rent
BELLEVILLE – A corporate landlord is suing a laundry business, alleging an unpaid lease.
Sauget business alleges Certified Construction performed shoddy work
BELLEVILLE – A corporation with offices in Sauget is suing a Missouri construction business, alleging work on a roof it contracted for was not completed per the contract.
Motorist blames another driver for rear-end collision in parking lot
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing a Belleville driver, alleging negligence for injuries she says she received in an automobile accident.
SLU Law School begins podcast series on law
A podcast started by SLU School of Law in February hopes to use the school’s legal expertise to make various law topics accessible to a broader audience.
Higher education officials paint grim picture; Pensions ‘sucking the air’ out of funding, says one
SPRINGFIELD — University presidents and other higher education officials on Thursday told lawmakers they must decide what they want from the state’s colleges and universities.
Prenzler calls out opponent for personal use of government-issued credit cards
Madison County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler, a Republican running against current county board Chairman Alan Dunstan, believes that the Democratic incumbent's alleged misuse of county credit cards for personal expenses will have an impact on election results
Answers still needed from Mautino on campaign expenditures, Rep. Kay says
Illinois' embattled Auditor General Frank Mautino's decision to hire an attorney rather than answer questions about prior campaign expenditures has slowed down getting those answers but can't stop it, a state representative said during a recent interview.
Consumer alleges Fairlife mislabeled protein shake
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County woman is suing a Chicago company, alleging false labeling of a product containing so-called natural ingredients.
Texas man sues Janssen Research, Bayer over alleged faulty drug
BELLEVILLE – A Texas resident is suing two drug companies for physical damages he said he suffered when he ingested an approved pharmaceutical.
Widow alleges Boehringer Ingelheim medication led to husband's death
BELLEVILLE – The widow of a man who died from a brain hemorrhage is suing a pharmaceutical company, alleging problems with a drug he was taking prior to his death.
At trial: Belleville building owner's suit against State Farm seeking additional payment on fire claim
The owner of a downtown Belleville building that burned to the ground in May 2010 is arguing at trial that he should be paid an additional $1.6 million for property loss and $1.64 in punitive damages from State Farm Insurance Co.