News from 2016
Brother, sister allege will executor failed to fairly distribute inheritance
BELLEVILLE — Two siblings are suing a will executor, alleging deprivation of inheritance.
Three passengers blame motorist for causing crash
BELLEVILLE — Three passengers are suing a Taylorville motorist, alleging her negligence caused a car crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Fifth District affirms approval of Caseyville solid waste transfer station
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed the Village of Caseyville’s approval of a solid waste transfer station despite objections from Roxana Landfill Inc. and Fairmont City.
Widow accuses physician, hospital of causing husband's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A widow is suing medical providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent her husband's death.
National, local races capture St. Clair County voters' attention in lead up to November elections, says GOP chair
St. Clair County voters can begin voting by mail on Aug. 10, a signal that the election countdown is near.
Resident accuses Wood River Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE – A resident of a health care facility has filed suit over injuries she sustained after a fall.
Man alleges he was injured by pile of fencing
EDWARDSVILLE – A man has filed suit against a tenant and property owners alleging he was injured because of their negligence.
Driver alleges she was injured in accident on St. James Road
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County resident alleges she was injured by a motorist who was driving on the wrong side of the road.
RLJ Lending Co. alleges Edwardsville resident defaulted on loan
EDWARDSVILLE – A lending company alleges an Edwardsville man has not paid back a loan.
Driver alleges she was injured in Venice crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman claims she was injured when her vehicle was struck by an allegedly distracted driver.
Wells Fargo Bank files suit against borrowers alleging unpaid account
EDWARDSVILLE – A financial institution alleges a business line of credit was not paid in full.
Granite City wants judge to continue trial in trip and fall case
The City of Granite City seeks to continue a November trial setting in a sidewalk trip and fall case.
Ameren and JF Electric respond to power pole collapse suit
Ameren Illinois denies negligence in a woman's suit claiming a power pole collapsed on her vehicle while she was operating it in Vandalia last year.
Premises liability case should be litigated in Missouri where alleged injuries took place, Aldi lawyers argue
Attorneys representing Aldi Inc. in a Madison County premises liability lawsuit say that public and private interest factors heavily favor moving the case to a court in Howell County, Mo., where the plaintiff's alleged injuries took place.
Fourth District upholds access to ballot for Baricevic, LeChien and Haida
Fourth District appellate court judges have ruled in favor of three incumbent St. Clair County circuit judges seeking to be elected as if for the first time.
Woman alleges side effects of cancer drug caused permanent baldness
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Madison County woman alleges she was injured from taking a prescription drug used to treat breast cancer.
Man alleges he was injured by use of Roundup
EAST ST. LOUIS – A St. Clair County man alleges exposure to an herbicide caused him injuries.
Student driver files claims over alleged injuries
EAST ST. LOUIS – A student driver has filed suit over injury claims after a collision on Chain of Rocks Road.
Motorist files suit against Gillespie resident claiming negligence
EDWARDSVILLE – A Brighton motorist is suing a Gillespie resident after an accident in Brighton.
Dunstan and Prenzler battle moves from one controversy to another
While the recent adoption of a more transparent purchasing policy may have muted one fierce battle between the two politicians vying for the top leadership position in Madison County, another one is just getting started.