News from 2016
House members call for Mautino’s resignation after failure to respond to allegations of misuse of campaign funds
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino again has failed to respond to questions from state legislators regarding federal and state investigations into allegations he misused campaign funds while serving as a state representative.
McCarter: State's fiscal woes could improve if lawmakers were to lead by example
Illinois' budget deficit is forecast to double to $8 billion in 2017. There's no lack of proposed solutions, but Gov. Rauner and state General Assembly leaders can't agree on a best course of action.
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation welcomes Thies as new president
John Thies, former president of the Illinois State Bar Association and a shareholder at Weber & Thies in Urbana, was sworn in as president June 22 and said this position is a continuation of the work he has been doing for years.
Davis: Proposed legislation would protect property and business owners from abusive ADA litigation
Illinois Congressman encourages fellow legislators to take consider reforming ADA laws to end lawsuit abuse.
Lawsuits mounting against Monsanto over alleged cancer-causing ingredients in Roundup
Several law firms in Illinois are mounting claims against a multinational agrochemical manufacturer, alleging one of the components in its herbicide product causes cancer.
Illinois couple blames dozens of companies for husband's illness
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois couple is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence caused the husband to develop lung cancer through asbestos exposure.
Delivery man blames property owner for injuries
BELLEVILLE — A Kentucky man is suing an Alorton property owner, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries in a fall.
Couple accuses construction company of causing husband's injuries
BELLEVILLE — A Wood River couple is suing a construction company, alleging its negligence caused the husband to suffer injuries.
Lebanon senator backs Rauner veto of police and fire pension bill
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) reacted to Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto last week of a bill that would have given municipalities authority to go against the wishes of its citizens in authorizing new police and fire pension obligations by a resolution, saying he did the right thing.
St. Clair County jury reaches defense verdict in insurance fraud case
A St. Clair County jury ruled in favor of defendant California Casualty Insurance and Exchange on Thursday afternoon in a Waterloo family’s lawsuit alleging their claim was denied after a fire destroyed their basement in 2009.
Manufacturer alleges Texas company owes $93,000 for ordered products
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois manufacturer is suing a a Texas tool company, alleging failure to pay more than $93,000 for ordered products.
Customer alleges Ford Motor Credit owes more than $50,000
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois resident is suing Ford Motor Credit, alleging failure to perform its obligations under the contract.
Motorist blames Trenton family for causing crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a Trenton family, alleging their negligence caused a car crash that injured the plaintiff.
Mudge reschedules motion to transfer hearing in well explosion suit
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge rescheduled a motion hearing for several motions to transfer a man’s suit alleging he sustained injuries from a well explosion while delivering nitrogen. In his Aug. 2 order, Mudge held the motions to transfer pending completion of discovery by plaintiffs Clifford and Laura Jerman.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence led to an auto crash that injured the plaintiff.
Illinois governor vetoes bill that would have given more benefits to SURS employees who've already cashed in
SPRINGFIELD—Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed legislation July 29, that would have allowed public university employees who are part of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) to obtain additional health benefits without making further contributions to the retirement system after they returned to teaching.
Hearing on Union Carbide's motion to dismiss for want of prosecution continued to Aug. 10
Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs rescheduled a hearing on motions to dismiss for want of prosecution in 46 asbestos cases, 30 of which were originally filed by Associate Judge Donald Flack before he became judge.
Mother, daughter accuse estate planners of negligent misrepresentation
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois mother and daughter are suing an attorney and fiduciary, alleging breach of duty.
Homebuyers accuse sellers, broker of negligent misrepresentation
BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon couple is suing the sellers of a house, an agent and a broker, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Former police chief accuses Collinsville officials of retaliation
BELLEVILLE — A former police chief is suing the city of Collinsville and city officials, alleging retaliation.