News from May 2016
St. Clair County foreclosures April 22 - May 11
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Fairview Heights, Lebanon, O'Fallon and Swansea.
St. Clair County real estate May 2-5
A home at 313 Forest Oaks Dr. in Caseyville was the top selling property in St. Clair County during the first week of May. It sold for $599,000.
Madison County real estate May 2-5
One of the top dollar real estate transactions during the first week of May was a property at 2705 College Ave. in Alton, which sold for $500,000.
Madison County asbestos motion docket May 23
Asbestos motions will be heard by Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs next week in more than 45 cases.
Madison County civil docket May 23-26
A 15-year-old case against tobacco maker RJ Reynolds is on Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge's docket next week. 00-L-113.
A judge goes to jail and the citizens get punished
The fallout from the 2013 arrest and conviction of St. Clair County Judge Michael Cook on charges of heroin possession continues.
Herndon denies motion to dismiss prisoner suit against prosecutor; Former judge Murphy represents plaintiff seeking $9M
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon stripped Williamson County prosecutor Sean DeMello of immunity from a $9 million suit that Herndon’s former colleague Patrick Murphy filed for former prisoner George Taylor.
Man convicted by Cook gets new hearing after challenge to court’s judgment and public defender’s counsel
MOUNT VERNON – Former St. Clair County circuit judge Michael Cook accepted a guilty plea without making sure the defendant understood it, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on May 11.
HB 580, AFSCME undermine fair contract negotiations
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed House Bill 580 on Monday, a bill that strips taxpayers of representation during the state’s negotiations with government-worker unions.
Former Illinois Supreme Court Justice Fitzgerald remembered for warmth, wisdom
SPRINGFIELD—Colleagues of former Supreme Court Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald remembered him as a rare combination of a warm, generous friend and colleague, as well as a sharp-minded lawyer, jurist and an ethical, dedicated public servant.
Judge Lopinot schedules status conference in suit alleging seat bolts gave out during collision
A status conference has been set in a wrongful death suit alleging defective seat bolts gave out during rear-end collision after the defendants denied liability in the case.
Jane Doe denies liability in suit alleging minor sexually assaulted during supervised visit
Third-party defendant Jane Doe denies liability and seeks dismissal in a suit alleging a minor girl was sexually assaulted during a supervised parental visit.
St. Joseph’s Hospital denies liability in Madison County medical malpractice suit transferred from St. Clair County
St. Joseph’s Hospital denied liability in a patient’s case alleging he suffered an infection following a neck injection.
Madison County woman alleges Logo It! retaliated against her
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing her former employer, an Alton embroidery and screen printing company, and the company's owner over claims they unlawfully terminated her employment.
Collinsville man alleges Aetna unlawfully terminated benefits
EDWARDSVILLE – A Collinsville man is suing an insurance company over claims it unlawfully terminated his disability benefits payments.
Plaintiff claims speeding driver caused rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he allegedly suffered during an automobile crash.
Plaintiff claims driver hit his car when she pulled away from curb
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he allegedly received when the side and rear of his vehicle were struck.
Patient claims dermatologist injected her with wrong substance
BELLEVILLE – A dermatology patient is suing over the administration of an allegedly incorrect substance to her face.
Asphalt company claims Collinsville owes nearly $160,000
BELLEVILLE – An asphalt company is suing over allegations that it wasn't fully paid for work a municipality contracted for and the company completed.
Man claims motorist failed to stop
BELLEVILLE – A driver is suing over injuries that allegedly occurred when another driver's vehicle collided with his.