News from 2016
Suit claims allergic reaction led to death
BELLEVILLE — An East St. Louis resident is suing Wexford Health Sources Inc. and Dr. Francis Kayira, medical care providers, alleging wrongful death.
Former production supervisor sues company, officers
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former production supervisor is suing Quality Packaging Services Inc. and company officers Heather Creek, Chris Ziacola and Tamara Powell, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Gilbert reassigned from 133 cases due to position as SIU trustee
Chief District Judge Michael Reagan entered an order on June 6, reassigning 133 cases from Gilbert to himself and District Judges Nancy Rosenstengel and Staci Yandle. Reagan reassigned 36 of his own cases to Gilbert, and reassigned 30 each from Rosenstengel and Yandle to Gilbert.
Madison County electoral board orders review of nearly 10,000 pro- tax cut signatures
In a split 2-1 decision, a Madison County electoral board ruled Tuesday that it would review all 9,900 signatures on petitions seeking to place a property tax reduction referendum on the November ballot.
Judges throughout Illinois would copy St. Clair Co. judges seeking election over retention, lawyer argues at Fourth District
Any Illinois judge would copy St. Clair County judges choosing election over retention if courts allow the choice, lawyer Aaron Weishaar of St. Louis argued at the Fourth District appellate court on June 7. “Who wouldn’t?”
Equipment and transport provider claims breach of agreement
EDWARDSVILLE — An equipment and transport provider is suing ConocoPhillips Company, a retail electric supplier, citing alleged breach of contract and failure to pay for completed work.
Man accuses bar operators of unlawful sale of liquor to intoxicated person
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Ray Herrin Corp., doing business as The Corner Bar, Ray Herrin Corp., doing business as R&L Sports Bar, and Kenneth and Lori Herrin, bar operators, citing alleged unlawful sale of liquor to an intoxicated person.
Man says doctor failed to inform others of possible injuries
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Nicholas Hilpipre, M.D., claiming the doctor negligently failed to inform an emergency department or emergency department physician that the plaintiff might have had an injury to his spinal cord and/or longitudinal ligament.
East St. Louis resident accuses students of sexual assault
BELLEVILLE — A mother is suing Makial Lucas and Samuel Young, III, students, claiming they sexually assaulted a disabled person.
Suit filed against Main Street Strip Club, bouncer over alleged injuries
BELLEVILLE – Two bar patrons allege they were injured by the establishment's bouncer.
A & A Hauling Inc. accused of not paying contributions to fund
EAST ST. LOUIS – A labor group fund alleges that it is owed delinquent contributions from an employer.
Woman alleges she was injured in parking lot owned by Jay Hospitality
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured in a fall at a Belleville hotel.
Patron alleges she was injured at West Main Cafe
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing Belleville restaurant owners alleging unsafe conditions caused her injuries.
Madison County civil docket June 13
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge presides over multiple cases with docket settings next week.
Madison County asbestos jury docket June 13-16
Dozens of asbestos cases are set for jury trial during the week of June 13.
Madison County asbestos motion docket June 13-16
More than two dozen asbestos cases are on the motion docket next week.
Madison County foreclosures May 25-June 3
A total of 11 foreclosures were filed in Madison County between May 25 and June 3.
St. Clair County foreclosures May 18-27
Foreclosure filings in St. Clair County for the period of May 18-27 number nine.
Madison County real estate May 23-26
At $542,000, a property at 261 Fountain in Glen Carbon fetched the highest sales price in this week's report.
St. Clair County real estate May 20-26
The highest price for property sold in St. Clair County in this report was $1,934,715 - a luxury home on Clairmont Drive in Belleville.