News from October 2016
Former employee accuses Granite City business of wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a Granite City company and a supervisor, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Son sues nursing homes, other defendants over mother’s alleged neglect, death
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two nursing homes are being sued after a woman allegedly was neglected in their care and later died from complications related to her poor health.
LeChien's substitution rate remains high; Six times in six recent days, records show
A review of cases assigned to St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien shows that parties asked for substitutes five times in September’s last week and once the next Monday.
Tucker Ellis law firm opens new office in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The Tucker Ellis law firm has opened an office in St. Louis that will be dedicated to serving the entire metropolitan area.
Local defense attorneys discussed changes to IL and MO case law at IDC conference
Defense attorneys Richard Hunsaker and Debbie Champion outlined Illinois and Missouri litigation trends based on recent case law and what defense attorneys should watch for in court.
Local judges shared tips and experiences of trial ethics at IDC conference
Local circuit judges came together on Sept. 29 to discuss a judicial perspective of ethical pitfalls at IDC’s Perspectives, Predictions & Pointers defense conference held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Motorist accused of negligence in collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision.
Passengers allege driver caused fatal crash
EDWARDSVILLE — Several passengers are suing the representative of the estate of a motorist, whom the plaintiffs allege caused a crash that killed the defendant and injured the plaintiffs.
Illinois appellate judges reverse Judge Barberis' workers' compensation decision for lack of jurisdiction
Illinois appellate judges from each district came together and vacated Madison County Circuit Judge John Barberis’ ruling that a woman’s injury did not arise out of her work with the Collinsville Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.
What to do when the dog won't behave
Who let the dog out?
Appellate record shows Cook made eight reversible errors leading up to heroin arrest; Two murder suspects also got new trials
Former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook abused the rights of 10 suspects and prisoners in 10 months prior to his arrest on heroin charges.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 26-Oct. 5
A recent list of Madison County foreclosures for Sept. 26-Oct. 5 include Collinsville, Wood River, Granite City, Alton, Glen Carbon, Madison, Edwardsville, Worden, Godfrey, Troy, Highland, Bethalto and East Alton.
Customer voluntarily dismisses shopping center from icy slip and fall suit
A Schnucks customer voluntarily dismissed an East St. Louis shopping center after he changed the location of his parking lot slip and fall on ice.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 11-14
Madison County Circuit Judges Matoesian, Ruth, Crowder and Mudge have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Oct. 11-14.
Motorist blames Missouri driver for causing crash, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois motorist is suing a St. Louis driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Student living facility accuses buyer of fraud
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville student living facility is suing a buyer, alleging fraud and unfair competition.
Motorist accuses another driver of causing crash, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Oct. 11
The asbesots jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 11 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Illinois entrepreneurs deserve the right to earn a living
Illinois lawmakers should support a statewide law that limits government business regulations to only those necessary and carefully tailored to serve a legitimate public health, safety or welfare purpose.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Oct. 11-12
Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs has 20 asbestos cases scheduled on the motion docket for Oct. 11-12 at 9 a.m.