News from 2016
Customer accuses Viagra manufacturers of product liability
BELLEVILLE — A Florida man is suing Pfizer, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment.
Motorist sues tractor trailer owner, driver following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing a tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Aug. 15
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 15 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville. There are 25 cases with hearings scheduled on the docket.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 15-18
The Madison County civil docket includes hearings in Judges Mudge, Matoesian, Chapman and Barberis' courtroom.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Aug. 15
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 15 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
St. Clair County real estate July 21-29
The St. Clair County real estate transactions include a sale for $500,000 in O'Fallon.
Madison County real estate July 25-29
Madison County real estate transactions for July 25-29 include a purchase in Glen Carbon for $445,000.
Hipskind & McAninch firm establishes college scholarships
The Hipskind & McAninch law firm has established academic scholarships at two local colleges for students who graduate from a Belleville area high school.
Illinois has worst personal income recovery in Midwest, second worst in U.S.
A new study by The Pew Charitable Trusts shows Illinois trails all states but Nevada in personal income growth since the Great Recession, with a growth rate half that of Illinois’ neighbors.
Number of Chicago city workers making $100K-plus has doubled since 2013
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is heralding a massive water-sewer-tax hike as a grand bargain between taxpayers and city employees, but new payroll data show it’s not exactly a shared sacrifice.
I-LAW: Take judicial races seriously; 'good judges matter'
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch executive director Travis Akin advises voters in southern Illinois to take several upcoming judicial races in November seriously and "do their homework."
Couple files amended complaint in alleged botched adoption suit
A Jersey County couple filed an amended complaint in a suit alleging a Collinsville attorney and adoption agency’s conflict of interest botched their attempt to adopt a baby.
Man accused of taking funds seeks to dismiss suit for allegedly failing to plead a cause of action
The president of Diversity Investment Group Inc. seeks to dismiss a lawsuit alleging he caused the plaintiff to suffer financial losses of more than $64,000.
Judge Crowder grants voluntary dismissal of suit alleging toxic exposure
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder granted voluntary dismissal in a man’s suit alleging he was exposed to toxic substances through Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. in East Alton.
Wal-Mart denies liability, says former judge Byron caused own injuries by misusing stool
Wal-Mart claims former Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron caused his own injuries when he allegedly misused a pre-assembled saddle stool and fell.
Allergan and others will appeal Yandle's eye drop certification order
Manufacturers of eye care solution will appeal a class certification order that U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle entered July 25 on behalf of glaucoma patients who claim eye droppers waste fluid.
In consecutive cases prior to dual role as university trustee and judge, Gilbert ruled for SIU
BENTON – U.S. Senior District Judge Phil Gilbert entered judgment for Southern Illinois University in seven straight cases prior to joining SIU’s board of trustees.
Baricevic affirmed in sentencing 16-year-old as adult in Belleville armed robbery
The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed St. Clair County Circuit Judge John Baricevic who denied the post conviction petition of a 16-year-old sentenced as an adult to 15 years in prison for a Belleville armed robbery.
Illinois manufacturer accuses European distributor of misrepresentation
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois manufacturing company is suing a Dutch distributor, alleging it owes more than $500,000.
Father, son accuse motorist of reckless driving
Father and son accuse Mark R. Carter of negligence