News from November 2016
Collinsville residents claim they were injured in Fairview Heights accident
BELLEVILLE – Two Collinsville residents allege a Missouri driver's actions caused them injuries in an accident in Fairview Heights.
Consumer alleges shower stool collapsed
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges that she was injured when a shower stool she was using collapsed.
Documentary “Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics.” now available online and on demand
CHICAGO – A documentary about Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is now available for viewing by residents in Madison and St. Clair Counties as well as throughout Illinois.
St. Louis law firm Capes Sokol names Monsanto defense attorney as shareholder
ST. LOUIS – Attorney Adam E. Miller has joined the law firm of Capes Sokol as a shareholder of the company.
Motorist accused of negligence following fatal collision
BELLEVILLE — A special administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against motorist Paula Schaefer, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
Driver, passenger sue motorist over collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver and passenger are suing motorist Donald Benton, alleging negligence in connection with an automobile collision.
Memorial Hospital, doctor accused of negligence
BELLEVILLE — A married couple's lawsuit against Stephen Mueller, M.D., and Memorial Hospital alleges negligence in medical care.
Shopper alleges injuries from slip and fall
BELLEVILLE — A patron is suing Shop N Save Warehouse Foods Inc. and Supervalue Inc., grocery store operators, alleging negligence in connection with a slip and fall.
Geico Insurance claims driver is responsible for crash
BELLEVILLE — An automobile insurer is suing Calvin Grant, a St. Clair County resident, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Village of Washington Park blamed for alleged sewage backups
BELLEVILLE — The Village of Washington Park is being sued by businesses alleging temporary nuisance and negligent trespass.
Missouri man sues St. Clair County woman over collision
BELLEVILLE — A man from St. Charles County, Missouri, is suing Tiffany A. Doss, a St. Clair County motorist, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
Sears Auto Center accused of firing man based on false claim
BELLEVILLE — A mechanic is suing Christopher R. Boone and Sears Holding Co. d/b/a Sears Auto Center, employer and co-employer, alleging wrongful termination in connection with an attempt to scapegoat the plaintiff.
Former KFC employee alleges defamation, wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE — A former shift supervisor at a Collinsville KFC restaurant is suing restaurant owner Hohman Enterprises Inc. and former co-workers Mildred Hasty and Kayla Brown, alleging defamation and wrongful discharge.
American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers for patients needing treatment
The American Cancer Society is urgently seeking volunteer drivers willing to donate their passenger seat to transport cancer patients to and from their cancer-related treatments through the Road To Recovery program. It is simple to volunteer and free training is provided.
Recent expansion latest in firm's growth, HeplerBroom spokeswoman says
EDWARDSVILLE – A locally based Midwest litigation firm's recent growth in its Chicago-area offices likely presages future expansion to serve its clients, a spokeswoman said during a recent interview.
Illinois joins campaign seeking to reform court bail systems for lower-level cases
The state of Illinois has joined the 3DaysCount campaign, a national campaign dedicated to reforming bail systems.
ICJL: Voters expect independence in their judges, as seen in rejection of candidates who benefited from trial lawyer largesse
Candidates who benefited from trial lawyer largesse in Fifth District Appellate Court races "forfeited their ability to win," according to Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) President John Pastuovic.
Prenzler says that new administration will focus on 'better ethics' and tax cuts
Madison County Board Chairman-elect Kurt Prenzler attributes his win Tuesday to running a "very positive" campaign and connecting with voters on a property tax cut referendum, which they overwhelmingly approved.
Barberis, Moore win Fifth District Appellate Court elections despite Fair Courts Now attack
Despite efforts to derail the Republican Fifth District Appellate Court candidates’ campaigns with lawyer-funded attack ads, the Republican candidates were elected to the bench by roughly 10 percent margins with 99 percent of the precincts reporting.
Duebbert tops chief Judge Baricevic in Twentieth Judicial Circuit race
Republican Ron Duebbert has been elected circuit judge in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, defeating Democrat incumbent, Chief Judge John Baricevic.