News from March 2016
Woman alleges retaliatory discharge from refinery
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing her former employer over allegations that retaliation was the cause of her termination.
Woman's husband allegedly crushed by crane
BELLEVILLE – The wife of a man killed in the job is suing over alleged defects in the equipment he was working with.
Homeowner alleges fireplace insert exploded
BELLEVILLE – A homeowner is suing over damages she and her home allegedly suffered as a result of a defective fireplace insert. She is citing negligence and product liability.
Woman's suit alleges injuries from two-vehicle accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries she allegedly suffered in the course of an automobile accident, citing negligence.
I-LAW: Judges' actions 'game' the system; Baricevic: Election or retention - either way public decides
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch rallied outside the St. Clair County courthouse last week to protest the actions of three local judges the group says are "gaming" the system.
Madison County civil docket April 4
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth has two hearings scheduled on the civil docket for April 4 at 9 a.m.
Madison County asbestos jury docket April 4
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on April 4 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos motion docket April 4-8
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held on April 4-8 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County foreclosures March 18-24
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, East Alton, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City Highland, Moro and Worden.
St. Clair County foreclosures March 17-24
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, New Athens, O'Fallon and Swansea.
Madison County real estate March 14-18
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.
St. Clair County real estate March 18-24
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.
Man sued for allegedly failing to pay for leased truck files counter-suit
A man claims he attempted to pay the remaining balance for the truck in September, but the man leasing the truck didn’t even own the title to the vehicle in question.
Trial date set in suit alleging botched adoption
A jury trial has been scheduled for Sept. 11, 2017, in a Jersey County couple’s lawsuit alleging a Collinsville attorney and adoption agency’s conflict of interest botched their attempt to adopt a baby.
Edwardsville school district settles suit alleging injury from fallen light fixture
A Missouri woman has reached a settlement with the Edwardsville school district in a lawsuit alleging she was injured when a loose light fixture fell from the ceiling at the Edwardsville High School and hit her.
Florida company seeks to dismiss real estate dispute
A Florida company seeks to dismiss a woman’s lawsuit alleging she was defrauded in a real estate transaction in Granite City.
East Alton man alleges insurance company is harassing him
An East Alton man claiming he was injured when he fell down a staircase is asking the court to dismiss his complaint, alleging he is being harassed by the Wood River property owner’s insurance company.
Magnetic Madison County
Give me your trials, your plaintiffs, Your huddled lawyers yearning for big fees.
TUA: Illinois taxpayers pay exponentially more than 'multi-millionaire pensioners' into SERS
For every dollar that an employee enrolled in the State Employee Retirement System (SERS) pays into their own retirement fund, taxpayers are forced to pay $6.78, according to analysis conducted by a taxpayers' watchdog group.
Customer alleges fingernail injury from manicure
BELLEVILLE – A customer at a nail salon is suing over injuries she alleges an employee of the defendant caused her. She is citing negligence.