News from May 2016
Medical facility accused of safety shortcoming
EDWARDSVILLE — An estate executor is suing Alton Memorial Hospital, d/b/a Eunice Smith Home, a medical facility, citing negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Widow claims asbestos exposure led to death
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing Ameron International Corp., Armstrong International, Inc., Aurora Pump Co. and multiple other defendants, alleging negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation and other counts in connection with asbestos exposure.
Insurer fights request for $100,000
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurer is suing John Beck, Joyce Beck, Stephen Beck and Lisa Beck, New York residents, seeking to deny a request for $100,000 in underinsured motorist coverage.
High court agrees to hear Union Pacific's 'sole cause' defense appeal; Fifth District had overturned verdict for railroad
The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of Union Pacific Railroad which seeks relief from an appellate court ruling that reversed a jury verdict in its favor.
Illinois has become a national punch line
Chief Executive Magazine just came out with a report ranking Illinois the third worst state in the nation for business.
Economic conditions and other causes have led to 'huge domestic migration,' Illinois Policy Institute says
Chicago's population declined by 2,890 during the 12-month period, the second worst in the nation. Chicago ranked behind Detroit, which sustained a population decline 3,107, according to the U.S. Census data.
Supreme Court hands down discipline to two area attorneys
The Illinois Supreme Court on May 18 imposed sanctions on two area attorneys for misconduct that included concealing the death of a clent and selling marijuana.
Companies accused of negligence after lung cancer death
BELLEVILLE — An estate special administrator is suing American Optical Corp., Ameron International Corp., Armstring Pumps, Inc., Atlantic Richfield Company, Aurora pump Company, BASF Catalyst LLC and multiple other companies, citing alleged battery, conspiracy, negligence, manufacturing defect and fraudulent misrepresentation in connection with asbestos exposure.
Lawsuit blames death on asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — An estate special administrator is suing Air Liquid Systems Corporation, Aldrich Company, Arvinmeritor, Inc., Aurora Pump Company, and many other companies, citing alleged failure to warn, negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, in connection with asbestos exposure.
Man claims negligence by neurosurgeon
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing neurosurgeon Joseph Yazdi, M.D., and Southern Illinois Brain & Spine Center PC, alleging negligence and claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Health-care facility accused of wrongful death
EDWARDSVILLE — The special administrator of the Estate of Zittie B. Harris (deceased) is suing OSF Healthcare, alleging wrongful death.
Woman diagnosed with cancer sues medical providers
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing James Douglas Schoen, M.D.; Esse Health Accountable Care Organization, LLC d/b/a Esse Health, and Simply the Breast, LLC d/b/a Advancedtech Breast Imaging Specialists, LLC, medical practitioners, claiming negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
‘Blue collar tax referendum’ shaping into partisan battle; Contest for Madison County governance driving debate
A proposal to cut Madison County property taxes has become a clearly partisan issue with both sides now gearing up for a challenge to the “blue collar tax referendum.” Attorneys representing thousands of registered voters who want the referendum to appear on the November ballot argue that their opponents are lying when they say the measure would result in a reduction in funding for law enforcement.
FOP sues to preserve taxpayer funded union work; Says it promotes ‘harmonious labor-management relations’
State troopers plead in St. Clair County court that the people must continue paying them for thousands of hours they devote to their union.
Gibbons answers retaliation suit at federal court; Reinstated worker claims he was assigned demeaning position
BENTON – Madison County state’s attorney Tom Gibbons answered a retaliation suit from former employee Andrew Kane with praise for the person who fired him.
Madison County asbestos motion docket June 1
Fifty-two asbestos cases are on next week's motion docket to be heard in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' court.
Madison County civil docket June 3
With the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30, the week's docket is light: 18 cases in court.
St. Clair County foreclosures May 11-12
Just two foreclosure notices filed against property owners in St. Clair County in this week's report.
Madison County foreclosures April 28-May 20
Foreclosure notices filed against property owners in Collinsville, Edwardsville, Granite City, Hartford, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
Madison County real estate May 6-12
In this week's real estate transaction report, residential and commercial properties in Edwardsville fetched the highest dollar amounts.