News from September 2016
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 26-28
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 26, 27 and 28 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 26-30
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Ruth, Matoesian, Crowder and Barberis have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Sept. 26-30.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 1-8
An O'Fallon home sold for $407,000 on Sept. 1 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions.
Clifford and Tillery are still trying to get back at Karmeier
For years now, attorneys Stephen Tillery, Robert Clifford, and associates have been trying, unsuccessfully, to challenge the integrity of State Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 2-7
There are three St. Clair County foreclosures for Sept. 2-7 in East St. Louis and Swansea.
Madison County real estate Sept. 1-6
An Edwardsville home sold for $475,000 on Sept. 2 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions.
Cahokia activists seek to restore what they claim is missing from local government: law and order
Political dissent Cahokia-style can be costly.
Woman alleges injuries from Smithton collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured in a Smithton collision involving three vehicles.
Todd Sivia earns exit planning certification
Sivia is now the only attorney in the St. Louis metro area to have the certification
$9 billion claim against State Farm gets class certification nod from Herndon
Karmeier’s achievement may count for more because his Court settled the question of his integrity, while that question remains open in Herndon’s court.
Husband blames manufacturers of asbestos products for wife's death
BELLEVILLE — A husband is suing dozens of manufacturers of asbestos products, alleging negligence in that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Widow blames dozens of companies for husband's asbestos-related death
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County widow is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence led to the death of her husband from asbestos-related causes.
Consumer accuses drink producers of negligent misrepresentation with 'all natural' label
BELLEVILLE — A Monroe County woman is suing a drink products manufacturer, alleging unfair merchandising practices.
Widow alleges dozens of companies caused her husband's asbestos-related death
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence led to her husband being exposed to dangerous asbestos particles.
Widow blames dozens of companies for husband's asbestos-related death
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence led to the death of her husband from asbestos exposure.
Karmeier elected next chief justice of Illinois Supreme Court
SPRINGFIELD – Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will be the next chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, following a unanimous election by fellow justices.
Asbestos lawyers factor big as Dunstan contributors, minus Simmons
EDWARDSVILLE – Lawyers have given Madison County board chairman Alan Dunstan at least $78,396 for his current campaign, election records show.
Mesothelioma research not a top priority for local fund-raising
Since September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month, the headline in the August 17, 2016 Advantage News, “Oktoberfest to raise funds for Mesothelioma research” to occur on September 17, 2016 caught my eye immediately.
Father alleges daughter injured from dog bite
EDWARDSVILLE — A Collinsville father and daughter are suing a Troy couple, alleging the defendants failed to control their dog who bit and injured the daughter.
Flint Law adds lawyers to expand asbestos practice
Flint Law Firm LLC recently announced the addition of two asbestos litigators and a new associate, stating the additions signal “new growth in all areas of the firm.”