News from October 2016
Vets to get free legal services during two-day event
Volunteer attorneys in Madison County on Nov. 10 and 15 will again offer free legal services to veterans, many of whom face special challenges upon returning to their communities.
Third quarter reports for Fifth District Appellate Court start to roll in; Weber leading in contributions
While funding for Fifth District Appellate Court campaigns does not yet rival previous contested campaigns, contributions to candidates are beginning to pour in just as third quarter reports are due.
St. Louis County residents seek damages from lawyers in 22-count claim
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two residents of St. Louis County, Missouri, are suing a lawyer and his firm based in Effingham County, Illinois; two lawyers based in Las Vegas, Nevada; and the Law Vegas lawyers' firm, with a range of allegations that vary among the defendants.
State Farm asks Seventh Circuit for review of $7.6 billion certification out of Herndon court
CHICAGO – State Farm has asked Seventh Circuit appellate judges to review certification of a $7.6 billion class action over its role in the election of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier 12 years ago.
Eye witness accounts vary in Caseyville mayor death threat case; Judge: 'Appears to be war of words'
In three accounts of the crime Brad Van Hoose of Belleville allegedly committed, he threatened to kill Caseyville Mayor Leonard Black, or to kill Black and Illinois House candidate Bob Romanik, or to kill everyone.
Shopper alleges injuries from slip and fall at Wal-Mart
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on water while entering a Wal-Mart store.
People Against Dirty Manufacturing PBC accused of false all natural label
BELLEVILLE — A woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against People Against Dirty Manufacturing PBC, a cleaning products manufacturer, citing alleged deceptive and unfair business practices over its all natural label.
City of Edwardsville sued after driver struck fallen tree
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger alleges injuries when the vehicle she was riding in struck a fallen tree.
Customer alleges injuries from trip and fall in Wal-Mart parking lot
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when she stepped in a pothole in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
3M Company, dozens of others accused of liability for benzene exposure
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia and her husband are suing several companies, alleging that they bear responsibility for her alleged exposure to benzene and benzene-containing products.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 23-Oct. 5
St. Clair County saw 25 foreclosures from Sept. 23-Oct. 5.
Madison County foreclosures Oct. 4-7
Five properties were foreclosed upon in Madison County from Oct. 4-7.
Madison County real estate Sept. 23-30
An Edwardsville home sold for $489,900 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Sept. 23-30.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 20-30
Here is a list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County for Sept. 20-30.
Hello, Police? I want to report another creepy clown sighting
Hello, Police? I want to report another creepy clown sighting
Justice Moore endorsed by state right-to-life groups; Says choice of life is 'worth the effort'
CARTERVILLE — For Justice James “Randy” Moore, the right to life is more significant than simply a campaign issue. It’s core to his being.
Defense attorneys instructed on lawfirm cyber security at IDC conference
Defense attorney Steven Puiszis instructed fellow litigators on how to tighten up cyber security in their firms, noting that law firms are a popular target for hackers.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 17
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Matoesian and Crowder have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Oct. 17. There will be nine cases heard that day.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Oct. 17
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 17 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Oct. 17-21
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 17 and 21 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.