News from October 2016
Man alleges injuries after plastic container collapsed
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Buckhorn Inc., a plastic container manufacturer, citing alleged failure to warn and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Plant owner accuses Jet Enterprises & Holding of trespass, conversion
BELLEVILLE — A plant owner is suing Jet Enterprises & Holding Co. LLC, a California corporation, citing alleged illegal and improper financial gain.
St. Clair County Republicans establish voter integrity program
To protect the right of voters come election day - just four short weeks away - a voter integrity program has been developed in St. Clair County.
Former St. Louis judge joins mediation and arbitration panel
ST. LOUIS — After retiring from a long career on the bench in Missouri, Judge Robert S. Cohen isn’t done settling legal disputes.
Sandberg Phoenix elects new managing partner
ST. LOUIS – Law firm Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. recently announced it elected St. Louis equity shareholder Bhavik Patel, 38, to succeed John Sandberg as its new managing partner. Patel’s term will begin on Nov. 1.
Vote for Chapman
Phil Chapman supports all national, state, county and local conservative candidates, by actively working for them, not paying lip service. Rest assured he won't be a sock puppet to the current county administration.
I-LAW encourages voters to pay attention to upcoming judicial races
Voters are being encouraged to educate themselves on judicial candidates running for election and judges running for retention during this week of "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness," especially those who have personal injury litigation backgrounds or who receive campaign contributions from personal injury interests.
Well known political pundits to speak at Southern Illinois University Oct. 11
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville will present "Crossroads: A Conversation about America’s Future" next week featuring pundits Juan Williams and Cal Thomas.
Plaintiffs fail in bid to move talc litigation to southern Illinois
Plaintiffs suing over claims linking talcum powder to ovarian cancer failed in a bid to consolidate the cases in federal court in southern Illinois.
Barack Hussein Trump
With the first Presidential debate competed and the second looming on Sunday it is good to reflect and analyze the state of Campaign 2016.
Liberty Justice Center backs Illinois citizens in state auditor general fight
CHICAGO – An Illinois citizen is taking action against the state’s auditor general in what he alleges is a violation of campaign disclosure laws.
Evergreen Senior Living guest alleges trip, fall on uneven carpet
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges an unsafe carpet caused her to fall at an Alton health care facility.
Motorist blames allegedly distracted driver for Interstate 55 accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist alleges a distracted driver caused another vehicle to strike hers while traveling in Madison County.
Driver sues following Glen Carbon accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist alleges he was injured in an accident in Glen Carbon.
Company alleges Midwest Biodiesel Products owes more than $120,000
EDWARDSVILLE – An energy commodity trader is suing Midwest Biodiesel Products, a biofuel provider, citing alleged failure to pay.
Staunton First National Bank alleges overdue loan payments from Prestige Management
EDWARDSVILLE – The First National Bank in Staunton is suing Prestige Management and its owners for allegedly failing to pay several loans on time.
Couple alleges improperly processed mortgage payments resulted in foreclosure
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City couple is suing a mortgage provider claiming it improperly processed payments resulting in their home being foreclosed on.
Insurers seek declaration that they are not responsible to indemnify client in motorcycle death suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two insurance companies seek declaration from the court that they are not responsible to indemnify their client in a lawsuit concerning the death of a man who was killed after being struck by a commercial truck while riding his motorcycle.
Edwardsville motorist allegedly crashed while distracted by radio
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman and two minor children are suing an Edwardsville motorist, alleging he crashed into their vehicle while distracted by his radio.
Landlord sues tenants for $210,000 in back rent, other costs
EDWARDSVILLE — Two Wood River, Illinois tenants are being sued by their landlord for more than $210,000 in back rent and other associated costs.