News from October 2016
Missouri man blames driver, vehicle owner for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing driver Robert L. Wilkinson and vehicle owner Addie Wilkinson, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Woman alleges injuries when stairwell handrail broke from wall
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing two people over allegations that she was injured when she fell on a stairway.
Bleyer denies involvement with Fair Courts Now; Bleyer: ‘Selection of judges should be based on qualifications and experience’
Williamson County Circuit Judge Brad Bleyer said he was not involved in the Fair Courts Now attack ads organized to oppose Republican candidates for the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Moore responds to Fair Courts Now campaign; Hopes to maintain confidence in the courts
In response to the recent Fair Courts Now attack ad campaign, Justice James “Randy” Moore said he hopes to restore confidence and impartiality to the bench.
Luechtefeld and Meier: Vote for Moore and Barberis
Our court system is under attack again, in a repeat of the 2014 smear campaign that was waged against Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
No response from Democratic Fifth District Appellate Court candidates on Fair Courts Now campaign; 41 percent of Judge Weber’s contributions from same firms
It’s been two weeks since the Fair Courts Now committee was formed to run attack ads against Republican candidates for the Fifth District Appellate Court, and Democratic candidates have yet to provide a response to the negative campaign.
Marti Motors accused of negligence following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A bus driver is suing motorist Anthony Carney and vehicle owner Marti Motors Inc., alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Headwaters CM Services accused of improper termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A former employee is suing employer Headwaters CM Services LLC and supervisor Chris Basso, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts and wrongful termination.
Wal-Mart accused of unlawful sale of alcohol to intoxicated person
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in connection with a traffic collision, claiming the retail store operator unlawfully sold alcohol to an intoxicated person.
Motorist alleges injuries following rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist from St. Clair County is suing fellow driver Gregory Halliday, a Madison County resident, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Team Company accuses former managing consultants of breaching non-compete contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A staffing company is suing Tiffany Jarman and Jessica Vickery, former managing consultants, citing alleged breach of a non-compete contract.
CRST International, truck driver sued over Hamel collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A married couple's lawsuit against truck owner CRST International Inc. and driver Antoine Dortch alleges negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
Former postal service employee alelges HIPAA violation
EDWARDSVILLE — A former U.S. Postal Service employee is suing Janelle Dietrich and Apex Physical Therapy, citing alleged invasion of privacy.
ICJL rejects candidates benefiting from trial lawyer-funded attack ads; Denounces candidacies of St. Clair Co. judges ‘gaming system’
The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) is denouncing a $1 million negative ad campaign financed by trial lawyers who litigate in the Metro East by issuing a “not recommended” rating of the judicial candidates who benefit from the attacks.
St. Louis jury sides with plaintiff in talcum powder case against J&J; $70 million verdict
ST. LOUIS — A jury has awarded $70 million in damages over a woman’s claims that using Johnson & Johnson’s products containing talc, such as baby powder, contributed to her ovarian cancer.Deborah Giannecchini, 63, of Modesto, Calif., was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer about four years ago.
Barberis says public sees through asbestos lawyers' million dollar negative campaign
As more money continues to pour into a group running attack ads against southern Illinois Republican appellate court candidates, one of those targets said he believes the public will draw specific conclusions from the effort.
Man claims motorist's negligence led to collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Kathryn Reynolds, alleging negligence in connection with a traffic collision.
Missouri woman claims borrowers breached agreement
EDWARDSVILLE — A lender is suing Madison County residents Katherine Wood and Bernd Wood, alleging breach of a loan agreement.
Man claims he fell several stories after apartment terrace collapsed
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing apartment building owner Russell Smith and his companies, Bossanova of Alton Inc. and Olive Oil Marketplace Inc., alleging negligence in connection with a terrace collapse.
Woman accuses Granite City motorist of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Granite City motorist Jimmy Hall, alleging negligence in connection with a traffic collision.