News from September 2016
Missouri company alleges former bookkeeper owes $100,000
EDWARDSVILLE — A Missouri company is suing its former bookkeeper, alleging fraud and unjust enrichment of more than $86,000.
Guest alleges injuries from playground at wedding reception
EDWARDSVILLE — An East Alton woman is suing event venue operators in Worden, alleging their negligence led to injuries for one of the plaintiffs.
Conductor sues St. Louis rail carrier for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a railroad carrier, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Critic of six-member jury law is pleased with recent decision declaring it unconstitutional
SPRINGFIELD — In a 5-0 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court has struck down a law requiring six-member juries in civil trials.
Illinois Supreme Court names new communications director
SPRINGFIELD — Christopher Bonjean will join the Illinois Supreme Court as director of the office of communications and public information. There, he will be responsible for reorganized the division charged with informing and educating Illinoisans about the judicial system.
Madison County driver alleges another motorist caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Elderly Granite City man seeks to recover alleged stolen property
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City man in his 60s is suing a woman who lived with him for 15 years, alleging financial exploitation of an elderly person.
Man alleges injuries following slip and fall on ice
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing Phillips 66, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff to fall on ice and suffer injuries.
Former employee files class action against rehab facility for wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing an area rehabilitation facility owner, alleging violation of workers compensation acts, retaliation and wrongful termination.
R.P. Lumber alleges Edwardsville customer owes nearly $57,000
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville lumber business is suing a local customer, alleging failure to pay nearly $57,000.
Madison County jury awards railroad worker who developed cancer $7.5M; Plaintiff attorney called defense arguments ‘dog and pony show’
A Madison County jury awarded a former Union Pacific railroad employee $7.5 million on Wednesday in Circuit Judge William Mudge’s courtroom.
Asbestos attorneys provide appellate practice tips; Forum and jurisdiction issues among top disputes
Asbestos attorneys William Kohlburn and Brad Elward acknowledged the issues surrounding forum and jurisdiction disputes in local asbestos litigation while discussing Missouri and Illinois appellate practices at the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Conference.
Losing litigant argues that judge's appearance on parade float with opposing party is proof he should have recused
St. Clair County circuit judge Robert LeChien dismissed a suit against Cahokia village clerk Richard Duncan in a political season that also found them courting voters together.
And the winner of this year's Asbestos Derby is . . .
Madison County's asbestos court retains its title in 2016 as the most active docket in the country, with the number of new cases filed through June 30 up 10 percent. Win, place, or show, asbestos attorneys will be in the money. The odds for anyone else are a million to one.
Judge slaps down Illinois Election Day voter registration system, saying it dilutes rural citizens' rights
A federal judge has prohibited Illinois’ most populated counties from continuing to register voters at polling places on Election Day, saying the way the system is currently set up in the state violates the rights of people voting in Illinois’ more rural regions.
Critic of Caseyville mayor and state rep candidate indicted for death threat
Brad Van Hoose of Belleville, constant critic of Caseyville Mayor Leonard Black and legislative candidate Bob Romanik, faces prison time.
St. Louis asbestos litigation trends detailed at conference; ‘Rolling docket’ compared to Mad Co.'s ‘rocket docket’
Local asbestos attorneys provided guidance on how to navigate St. Louis City’s asbestos docket and outlined recent trends in St. Louis asbestos litigation.
First Collinsville Bank claims borrowers defaulted on loan
EDWARDSVILLE — First Collinsville Bank is suing after two borrowers allegedly defaulted on their loan.
Electric company voluntarily dismissed from woman's suit alleging power pole fell on her vehile while driving
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder granted voluntarily dismissal of claims against an electric company in a woman’s suit alleging a power pole collapsed on her vehicle while she was operating it in Vandalia.
Patient voluntarily dismisses suit alleging breast implants migrated four times
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge granted voluntary dismissal in a lawsuit alleging a cancer survivor’s breast implants migrated multiple times after four surgeries.