News from September 2016
Plaintiffs in bid rigging class action react positively to Fifth District decision
An attorney representing distressed property owners in a proposed bid rigging class action reacted positively to last week's ruling that allows the case to proceed.
McCarter, plaintiffs eye appeal in lawsuit over state campaign contributions
CHICAGO – A donor, a state senator and a political action committee are challenging an Illinois law that places a cap on individual and group contributions to candidates for state office but exempts state political parties and legislative leaders.
Former Hartford refinery owner to pay $10 million for cleanup
The former owner of a Madison County oil refinery will pay $10 million to help the cleanup of the facility it vacated in 1988.
Customer blames gas station, grocery store for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a Granite City gas station and grocery store, alleging its negligence caused him to fall and suffer injuries.
Boilermaker blames Phillips 66 for infection from bacteria exposure
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing Phillips 66, alleging an unsafe work environment led him to suffering illness and infection.
Office staffer accuses auto body business of pregnancy discrimination
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois woman is suing a Madison County auto body business, alleging pregnancy discrimination.
Mother, son allege motorist's negligence caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother and son are suing a Madison County motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiffs.
Parents allege Century Financial, agents have not fully paid claims
EDWARDSVILLE — Two Illinois parents are suing Century Financial and two insurance agents, alleging breach of contract.
Granite City property owner alleges insurer is delaying claims settlement
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging delays in a claims settlement.
Alton motorist alleges Bunker Hill City caused car crash
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton motorist is suing a Bunker Hill woman, alleging her negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Streator man says Mautino probes began with his decision to speak out
Despite a federal criminal investigation and state lawmakers continually calling on Illinois's embattled Auditor General Frank Mautino to answer questions about prior campaign expenditures, the only person who has filed a complaint said he feels alone.
College Illinois! appears headed for a future bailout; Sales lagging for new contracts
Many families concerned with the unpredictability of future tuition rates in Illinois have turned to pre-paid tuition programs, hoping for some kind of guarantee they will be able to afford their children’s tuition when the time comes.
Deep pockets of Metro-East trial bar not yet showing prominence in Fifth District Appellate races
Funding for campaigns of Fifth District Appellate Court candidates has been modest to date, with the deep pockets of Metro-East's trial bar so far on the sidelines.
LeChien's economic interest statement shows online account for horse race betting
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien kept an online account for betting on horse races around the world as of May 18, according to his statement of economic interest at the Illinois Supreme Court.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 29 -31
A home at 4089 Trowbridge in Belleville sold for $374,000 on Aug. 29.
Madison County real estate Aug. 26 - 31
A home at 905 Timberlake in Edwardsville sold Aug. 31 for $435,000.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 19 - 21
Dozens of cases are listed on Madison County asbestos motion docket for Sept. 19.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 19-23
More than 200 asbestos cases are set for jury trial on Monday in Madison County Courtroom 327.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 19-23
Only a handful of cases are set for Madison County's civil docket during the week beginning Sept. 19.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 26 - Sept.6
Foreclosure filings in St. Clair County include properties in Belleville, Collinsville, Mascoutah and Millstadt.