News from November 2016
Barefoot restaurant denies liability, seeks to transfer slip and fall suit
A Hardin restaurant owner seeks to transfer a woman’s suit alleging a leaky toilet caused her to slip and fall.
Six-year-old accident suit settles before trial begins
A six-year-old car accident suit settled for an unspecified amount on Nov. 16, nearly two weeks before it was set to go to trial in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge’s courtroom.
Madison County 'light' cigarette case hangs on in spite of demise of Price v. Philip Morris
An 11-year-old "light" cigarette lawsuit containing similar allegations as Madison County's most notable class action - Price v. Philip Morris - has been continued an 11th time since a judge ordered the plaintiff to explain why it should not be dismissed for want of prosecution.
Three reasons AFSCME has so much power over Illinois taxpayers
Over the years, AFSCME – the state’s largest government-worker union – has amassed incredible benefits for state workers through contract negotiations with the state. When AFSCME comes to the bargaining table, it isn’t AFSCME versus the governor – it’s AFSCME versus the state taxpayer. And AFSCME holds extraordinarily more power in the process than the state taxpayers footing the bill.
Man alleges injuries from Collinsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Maryville man claims he was injured in an accident with a Collinsville resident at a locak intersection.
Contegra Construction alleges subcontractor abandoned project before completion
EDWARDSVILLE – An Edwardsville general contractor alleges a subcontractor it partnered with failed to meet deadlines and caused other issues.
Wimps, whiners and wussies
Imagine if you will, that someone - anyone - was involved in a very bad accident on November 6, two days before the election.
Driver sues over Wood River collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Edward Anderson, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Family accuses motorist of negligence in rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County family is suing Guy Rowland, a motorist, alleging he took insufficient measures to avoid a vehicle collision.
Motorist accused of causing rear-end collision in Granite City
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver's lawsuit against fellow motorist Shirley J. Yates alleges that the defendant took insufficient measures to prevent a collision.
Woman sues over Collinsville rear-end crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist's lawsuit alleges that fellow driver Angela Hart was negligent in connection with a collision.
Owner of Worden rental home sued over porch with no railing
Renter claims an improperly maintained porch led to a fall and serious injuries.
Driver alleges injuries from Troy collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing fellow driver Diana Cobb of Troy City, claiming that negligence resulted in a collision.
Man says motorist negligently caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing driver and employer Joseph L. Davis and Werner Enterprises Inc., alleging negligence in connection with a traffic collision.
Shopper sues Wal-Mart over slip and fall
Shopper is suing Wal-mart Stores inc, a supercenter operator, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Troy motorist accused of rear-ending another vehicle
Troy City motorist accused of rear-ending another vehicle, causing injuries to another driver.
Passenger alleges injuries from collision
The driver allegedly failed to apply brakes and reduce speed.
HeplerBroom attorneys named Super Lawyers
Several lawyers from HeplerBroom LLC have been nominated as Super Lawyers.
Driver says fellow motorist negligently caused his injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing driver Michelle L. Ritzhaupt and employer John Doe, alleging negligence in connection with a traffic collision.
As Fifth District gets reshaped, so too will lower courts in Third and First Judicial Circuits
The election of Judges John Barberis, 49, and James "Randy" Moore, 63, to the Fifth District Appellate Court ushers in relative youth to a bench where the average age is 68.2 years.