News from 2016
Visitor alleges apartment operator's negligence caused serious injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing an Alton apartment operator, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer serious injuries.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence led to a vehicle crash that caused injuries.
Two SIU retirees among top 400 pensioners in the state, report says
Two Edwardsville pensioners, whose combined annual pension is almost $476,000, made the top 400 in Tax Payers United of America's 10th Annual Report of Illinois State Pensions.
Former Marine accuses asbestos manufacturers of negligence
BELLEVILLE — A former U.S. Marine is suing dozens of companies associated with the manufacturing and distribution of asbestos, alleging failure to comply with consumer protection laws.
Mother, daughter blame Madison County motorist for causing crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother is suing a Madison County motorist, alleging his negligence caused a vehicle crash that resulted in injuries to the plaintiff's daughter.
Mother alleges motorist's negligence led to crash that injured her children
EDWARDSVILLE — The mother of two children is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence led to vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff and her children. insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused her injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Wife alleges trucking company's negligence caused husband's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a trucking company, alleging its negligence caused the death of her husband in a vehicle crash.
Petitioner alleges company president breached fiduciary duty
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois man is suing a company president, alleging the defendant caused the plaintiff to suffer financial losses of more than $64,000.
Madison County voters will get to decide property tax cut referendum
Madison County voters can decide whether to cut their property taxes in November, the county officer’s electoral board decided on July 6.
Cook failed to recognize prisoner’s claim for ineffective assistance of counsel, Fifth District rules
MOUNT VERNON – Former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook rejected a prison petition that deserved a closer look, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on June 29.
Student alleges he was injured after fall from bunk bed
EAST ST. LOUIS – A student has filed suit against a St. Clair County academic institution alleging he was injured because of a bed provided by the defendant.
Taxpayer accuses U.S. government of erroneous assessment
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Illinois man is suing the U.S. government, alleging an erroneous tax assessment.
African-American man accuses former employer of racial discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Iowa man is suing an Illinois company, alleging he was wrongfully fired due to racial discrimination.
Mayors support stopgap budget to fund education, local government
GODFREY — A group of 41 mayors in Illinois threw their support behind a bill that was one of many proposed to temporarily fix the state’s budget.
Mother blames husband for daughter's death in car crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother is suing her husband, alleging he negligently entrusted use of his Corvette to their daughter who was killed in a car crash.
Consumer accuses debt collector of deceptive practices
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Illinois man is suing a Seattle-based debt collector, alleging deceptive collection practices.
Naming hundreds of defendants is only legal, moral way to determine asbestos liability
The recent story on asbestos filings in Illinois and nationally had little information to offer except asbestos industry complaints about the numbers of defendants and the numbers of suits filed.
Consumer alleges creditor violated federal law
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing an Illinois collection agency, alleging he received harassing phone calls about a debt that did not exist.
Boilermaker blames ConocoPhillips affiliates for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing ConocoPhillips affiliates, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.