News from September 2016
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 2-8
New filings include complaints against Alton, Edwardsville and Granite City property owners.
Belleville driver blames two other motorists for causing injuries
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville motorist is suing two other drivers, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining serious injuries.
Couple accuses motorist of causing serious injuries
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County couple is suing a motorist for crashing into their motorcycle.
Has Madigan given up on economic opportunity and responsible government?
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s current tax-and-spend policies and protection of special interests stand in contrast to the speaker’s past statements declaring the need for economic growth and opportunity.
Public employees enjoy getting fat at two taxpayer funded troughs
One of Waukegan native son Jack Benny's most famous jokes was that he was perpetually celebrating his 39th birthday.
Economic interest statement shows chief judge with multi-million in assets and stakes in SURS and IMRF
St. Clair County Chief Judge John Baricevic owned shares of several corporations and held an interest in at least 25 investment funds as of March 14, according to his statement of economic interests at the Illinois Supreme Court
Is it time to end backdoor referenda?
Madison County voters are no strangers to “backdoor referendum.” However, to refresh readers’ memories these referenda require a district superintendent or legislative body requesting a referendum to sell bonds to post their intention in the newspaper.
Class action alleges multipurpose cleaner falsely advertises 'natural' ingredients
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County consumer is suing a multipurpose cleaner manufacturer, alleging false, deceptive and unfair merchandising practices.
Belleville bicycle rider alleges motorist ran into him
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville bicycle rider is suing a local motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Driver alleges another motorist caused vehicle crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Driver, two passengers blame another motorist for causing crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County driver and two passengers are suing another motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Daughter blames multiple companies for mother's death through asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing multiple companies, alleging negligence in causing the death of the plaintiff's mother.
Property owner accuses cell phone tower operator of breach of contract
BELLEVILLE — A Caseyville property owner is suing a cellular phone tower operator, alleging he is owed more than $50,000.
Worker alleges forklift operator's negligence caused injuries
BELLEVILLE — An East St. Louis man is suing a forklift operator, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Allstar Enterprises seeks dismissal of Granite City real estate dispute alleging fraud
Allstar Enterprises alleges dismissal is appropriate in a woman’s lawsuit alleging he was defrauded in a Granite City real estate transaction.
Suit involving fatal Mascoutah auto accident settles for $2M
A wrongful death action involving a fatal 2014 auto accident in Mascoutah was settled for $2 million.
Cahokia daycare operator denies being served lawsuit alleging sexual abuse
The operator of a Cahokia daycare claims she wasn’t served the case before summary judgment was entered against her in a lawsuit alleging a child was sexually molested in her care.
Belleville hospital, doctor deny duty to identify minor as abused or neglected child
Protestant Memorial Medical Center and one of its physicians seek to dismiss a father’s lawsuit alleging the doctor failed to recognize that his daughter had been abused or neglected.
Village of Cahokia denies allegations in tow fee class action
The Village of Cahokia denies allegations in a resident’s discrimination class action alleging her rights were violated when she had to pay a tow fee after she was arrested.
Joint defense law seminar features cyber security issues, trial ethics, courtroom dilemmas
ST. LOUIS — The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC) and the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers will host a defense law seminar Sep. 29 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.