News from 2016
Lawyers and judges get lecture from Fifth District appellate justice
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges who could have sanctioned a lawyer in a discovery dispute scolded many lawyers and judges instead.
‘Upcoding’ lawsuit brought by Memorial nurse dismissed in federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Attorney David Cates of Swansea has chosen not to litigate nurse Keith Werner’s suit claiming a California company cheated taxpayers on medical bills.
Madison County civil docket June 6-10
Madison County Circuit Judges Barbara Crowder, Dennis Ruth and Andreas Matoesian will hear Law Division cases in their courts next week.
Madison County asbestos motion docket June 6-10
More than 150 asbestos cases are set to be heard on the Madison County motion docket during the week of June 6.
Madison County asbestos jury docket June 6
More than 100 asbestos cases are set for the Madison County trial docket on June 6.
St. Clair County real estate May 13-19
A listing at 8536 Armsleigh Place in O'Fallon sold for $430,000, putting it at the top of the St. Clair County market during the week of May 13-19.
St. Clair County foreclosures May 6-27
St. Clair County foreclosure filings for Belleville and Dupo.
Madison County foreclosures May 23-25
New foreclosure filings in Madison County for the week of May 23.
Fifth District reverses finding for defendant in 44-year-old child murder case: Due process for 62-year-old college coach not violated
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida improperly dismissed a murder indictment in the death of a year old child in 972, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on May 19.
AFSCME analysis FAQ: Illinois state workers highest paid in the nation
Illinois AFSCME workers enjoy yearly wages of nearly $60,000 when adjusted for cost of living, in addition to Cadillac health care benefits. Most Illinois state workers will also get free health insurance when they retire, and career state retirees receive $1.6 million in pension benefits on average.
Charlie Meier: Passage of proposed redistricting reform on November ballot 'is going to be huge'
This year's proposed redistricting reform measure would draw lines based on simple grids to take in a certain number of residents rather than try to determine districts by likely partisan voters, Meier said.
Madison County should reduce property tax levy
Approximately 127 individuals circulated petitions as numerous county office holders urged you not to sign it. Local government leaders stated public safety would suffer. However, they offered no facts to support their case. Why? It seems no facts support their position.
Woman says other motorist at fault in collision
EDWARDSVILLE — One woman is suing another over a claim of negligence in a rear-end collision.
Suit says intoxicated bar patron injured plaintiff
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Dave & Judy's Inc., doing business as Dave & Judy's B&R, and Greg Kuehnel, bar patron, claiming negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Former deputy sues sheriff, county over alleged retaliation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former deputy is suing Randolph County, Illinois and the county's sheriff, Shannon Wolff, citing alleged retaliation and violation of civil rights.
Motorist sues trucking company and its owner/driver
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing Abraham A. Wiser and Wiser Trucking Inc., a trucking company and its owner/driver, alleging negligence and claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims age discrimination by former employer
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing William M. Bedell Achievement and Resource Center and Rosejean Carter, former employers, citing alleged age discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Couple sue over actions of authorities
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple are suing police Sgt. David Davis and The Village of South Roxana, citing alleged abuse, excessive force and other counts.
Woman says other driver responsible in collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing David King and Acceptance Auto Insurance, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist cites negligence in collision with truck
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing Kris Cairns and Bad Boy Trucking LLC, truck driver and employer, citing negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.