News from November 2016
Adam Olszeski joins Williams Venker & Sanders as associate
Attorney Adam J. Olszeski is joining Williams Venker & Sanders as an associate. Olszeski is an expert in the fields of commercial litigation, toxic tort defense, medical malpractice defense, and trust and estate litigation.
Hartford shipyard denies liability in repairman’s suit alleging amputated hand from milling machine
A Hartford shipyard owner claims a repairman’s negligence caused his own injuries when his right hand was caught in a milling machine.
Woman accused of stealing from elderly man denies allegations
A woman accused of manipulating an elderly man and stealing his property denies the allegations against her.
Former superintendent’s ex-husband denies videotaping intercourse
A former school superintendent’s ex-husband denies videotaping a sexual encounter with his ex-wife that he says was consensual.
Case management conference scheduled in FOID card dispute pending ruling on class certification
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth scheduled a case management conference in a suit alleging the state inappropriately filed a $1 processing fee for firearm owner identification cards, pending his ruling on the plaintiff’s motion for class certification.
Prairie Farms seeks to dismiss milk hauler’s suit
Prairie Farms seeks to dismiss a milk hauler’s lawsuit alleging the dairy company interfered with his employment.
St. Clair County foreclosures Nov. 15
There were two foreclosures in St. Clair County on Nov. 15.
Madison County real estate Nov. 1-3
An Edwardsville home sold for $545,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 1-3.
Woman alleges life-threatening injuries from Xarelto
A woman is seeking damages, claiming that taking a certain medication inflicted life-threatening damages upon her.
Corporation seeks damages for breach of contract
An Illinois corporation is seeking damages, claiming that a business partner breached contract.
Man alleges woman stole father's possessions
A man claims that a woman improperly stole possessions and money from him
Woman claims priest manipulated her into sexual relationship
A woman claims that a priest betrayed her trust and sexually exploited her.
Volunteers will get to flex their muscle during first annual State Day Of Service announced by Rauner
SPRINGFIELD — In spite of resistance from the state's largest labor union, volunteers will get to use their muscle during what is being declared the first annual State Day of Service in Illinois.
Man alleges complications from Xarelto
A man claims he was injured from taking Xarelto without proper warnings.
New trial ordered for murder suspect; Fifth District says Baricevic allowed improper testimony
St. Clair County Chief Judge John Baricevic allowed improper testimony at a murder trial, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Nov. 15.
Newly elected St. Clair County board member gets felony charge expunged
James Haywood of Cahokia, who ran for St. Clair County board with a long record of arrests, will take office with no record except improper lane usage.
Baricevic hopes to 'contribute to community' following election loss
“I lost,” Baricevic told the Record. “I’ve had a great career. I’ve earned the respect of my peers. I’ve earned the respect of citizens. I’ve had a good career.”
Madison County asbestos motion docket Nov.28-Dec. 1
There are 22 cases set for hearings on the Madison County asbestos motion docket for 9 a.m. on Nov. 28-Dec. 1 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Nov. 28-Dec. 1
There are 22 asbestos cases on the jury docket in Madison County for 9 a.m. on Nov. 28-Dec. 1 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom.
Madison County civil docket Nov. 28-Dec. 2
There are 27 cases set for hearings on the Madison County civil docket from Nov. 28-Dec. 2.