News from October 2016
Applebee’s denies owning restaurant at location where woman alleges she was served food with broken glass
Applebee’s alleges it does not own a restaurant at the location an Alton woman alleges she was served a meal with broken glass.
Baricevic contributions to date largely from local lawyers
Local lawyers contributed $21,000 to the judicial campaign of St. Clair County Chief Judge John Baricevic from Sept. 22 through Oct. 7.
In six weeks, three local firms pitch in nearly $800K to state Dem campaigns
SPRINGFIELD – Law firms of John Simmons, Randy Gori and Tom Keefe gave $779,734 to campaigns of Illinois Democrats from Sept. 1 to Oct. 10.
Alton fitness center says customer should have known hot tub temperature was unsafe for use
An Alton fitness center alleges a customer should have known the temperature in its hot tub was too high for safe use in a lawsuit alleging the man died after using the hot tub.
Mudge seeks retention to second term; Longest-serving judge in state Matoesian also on ballot
The Madison County Circuit Court will have both Circuit Court Judges William A. Mudge and Andy Matoesian coming up for retention on the November ballot.
Madison County denies liability in suit alleging damages from storm water runoff
Madison County alleges a property owner’s damages were caused by her own conduct and misuse of her property in a suit alleging property damage from storm water runoff.
Judge Ruth denied Phillips 66’s motion to dismiss suit alleging contaminated property
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied several Phillips 66 defendants’ motion to dismiss a man’s suit alleging the companies contaminated his property.
Landlord accused of having unsafe walkway
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Clay Marquis, a rental property owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man claims fellow motorist caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County man is suing a fellow motorist, alleging negligence resulting in injuries in a January 2015 collision.
Clean Uniform Company accused of negligence in connection with fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A car dealer employee is suing Clean Uniform Company, a floor mat provider, alleging negligence in connection with a slip and fall.
Driver, passenger allege motorist caused collision while using cell phone
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and passenger from Madison County are suing another motorist for allegedly causing a collision.
Illinoisans who vote for Madigan
Just as Illinoisans elect state representatives, state representatives elect the speaker of the House every two years. To become the speaker, Madigan just needs a majority vote.
The auditor general has no clothes!
When a vain and foolish emperor is persuaded to appear before his subjects in a new suit of “invisible” clothes, no one dares to point out that he isn't wearing anything – except a precocious child.
Man alleges motorist turned in front of him, caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing fellow motorist Bruce W. Griesemer, citing alleged negligence.
M Class Mining Health Protection Plan accused of improperly denying benefits
EDWARDSVILLE — A man who is the guardian of his minor daughter is suing M Class Mining Health Protection Plan, citing alleged breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
First Collinsville Bank of Madison County say borrower has defaulted
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County financial institution filed suit against one of its customers for an alleged failure to repay a loan originating in 2012.
Motorist accused of failing to keep lookout to avoid collision
EDWARDSVILLE — Three people, including a child, are suing a motorist over alleged negligence in connection with a collision.
Reform proponent suggests trimming Work Comp Commission budget by $10 million
Reform proponent suggests trimming Work Comp Commission budget by $10 million Workers’ compensation continues to be a contentious issue in Illinois, with many business leaders and legal advocates pushing for more reform.
Prenzler again calls out opponent over issue of credit card use
Madison County Treasurer and Republican county board chairman candidate Kurt Prenzler said that stricter oversight is needed to cure a "culture of credit card abuse" that is ailing county government.
Consumers allege injuries from Just For Men hair products
BELLEVILLE — A group of consumers has filed suit against Combe Inc, Combe Products Inc., Combe Laboratories and Combe International Ltd., hair care product manufacturers, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.