News from May 2016
St. Clair County real estate May 6-12
Property on Funk School Road in Freeburg sold for close to $1 million.
Laughing at someone in the mirror
We would be tempted to laugh at this ridiculous mess, if it didn't remind us so much of an even bigger mess closer to home: the Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD) with its multimillion-dollar debt
Man says energy operation didn't maintain safe area
BELLEVILLE — A worker is suing Prairie State Energy Campus Management Inc., Prairie State Generating Company, Inc., Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, alleging negligence and claiming insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Attorney: Judge would put Chicago Public Schools' bankruptcy on 'short leash'
“When circumstances are dire, and you’re running out of options, or you have no options left, it’s that process that brings everyone together, imposes discipline and creates a requirement as a practical matter, if not as a strict legal matter, that you get something done that solves the problem,” says bankruptcy attorney David Christian of Chicago.
Trial bar contributions factor big in Democratic challenge to first term Congressman Bost
Asbestos, mass tort and personal injury attorneys near and far factored heavily in Democrat C.J.
Patient says denture treatment wasn't done properly
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient is suing over dental care, alleging negligence and failure to take sufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Couple's lawsuit says motorist was negligent
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple's lawsuit against motorist Nicholas W. Wheeler claims the defendant took insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Insurance firm says defendants demanding too much
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance firm is suing John Beck, Joyce Beck, Stephen Beck, and Lisa Beck, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman sues over jail health care
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Iowa woman is suing Correctional Healthcare Companies Inc., Correct Care Solutions LLC and Akinrinola Fatoki, M.D., citing alleged negligence in health care.
Plaintiffs claim medical providers were negligent
BELLEVILLE — Two people are suing medical care providers over alleged negilgence, claiming that failure to timely diagnose cauda equina syndrome, obtain a neurosurgery consultation or order an MRI were factors in a plaintiff suffering injuries.
Illinois Policy Institute: Reforms are needed to get state out of rut
CHICAGO - While the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) recently issued a report showing jobs in Illinois have been increasing over the last two years, Michael Lucci of the Illinois Policy Institute said those results don't tell the whole story.
Admin applicant claiming she was passed over by Wood River in court this week
A woman who has fought two years to retain employment with the city of Wood River will have her case heard in Madison County circuit court this week.
Case that sat idle five years can proceed; High court finds Prairie Farms should have put an end to it
SPRINGFIELD – Defendants who apparently win lawsuits must obtain final orders or the suits can start up again, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on May 19.
Man seeks damages over allegations he was injured in I-70 accident
EAST ST. LOUIS – An Oklahoma couple alleges the husband was injured in an accident on Interstate 70 in Effingham County.
Forklift operator alleges he was terminated for filing workers' comp claim
EAST ST. LOUIS – A forklift operator is suing an Edwardsville business alleging he was terminated for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Wrongful death suit filed against Hospital Sisters Health System, others
BELLEVILLE – An estate executor is suing a health care facility alleging negligent care caused her decedent's death.
Woman files malpractice suit against Sugar Creek Ambulance Service
BELLEVILLE – A Trenton woman alleges she is responsible for paying a medical bill out of pocket because of the actions of emergency responders.
Passenger files suit against motor vehicle operator, owners after accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A passenger in a vehicle alleges he was injured in an accident in Madison.
Three individuals file suit alleging they were injured in tractor-trailer accident
BELLEVILLE – Three Missouri residents allege they were injured in a tractor-trailer accident on the Poplar Street Bridge.
Fairlife LLC accused of misrepresenting milk shake drink as natural
BELLEVILLE – A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Chicago business alleging that it misrepresents its Core Power High Protein Milk Shake.