News from 2016
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 9-15
There were 13 foreclosures in Madison County from Aug. 9-15, including Alton, Granite City, Troy, Collinsville and Edwardsville.
Madison County real estate Aug. 1-2
An Edwardsville home sold for $600,000.
Fifth District rules for tenured SIUE professor in maintaining libel, slander suit in Madison County circuit court
The Fifth District Appellate Court has ruled in favor of a tenured Southern Illinois University Edwardsville professor who claims former colleagues made false allegations of sexual misconduct outside their official duties to ruin her reputation and mentally harm her.
Educating workers about their right to opt out of union membership
National Employee Freedom Week spotlights the ability of all Illinois workers – including state employees – to opt out of unions, and outlines the reforms needed to ensure true worker freedom.
Madison County property owners learn how to file property tax assessment apeal
Approximately 150 people learned how to file an assessment appeal on their property taxes at a free property tax appeal seminar recently at the Collinsville Memorial Library.
Study shows $17.1 million spent on government lawsuits in Madison, St. Clair counties
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch has released a study showing that Madison and St. Clair counties, as frequent litigation targets, have incurred $17.1 million in costs in a four year period.
Local bar beginning its funding of judicial candidates
The local bar is signaling a willingness to finance controversial campaigns in St. Clair County that, if successful, will alter the process of electing judges throughout the state.
Patient accuses lift manufacturers of product liability
EDWARDSVILLE — A Vandalia man is suing lift manufacturers, alleging they designed a defective lift mechanism.
Mother blames motorist for son's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing an Illinois motorist, alleging the defendant ran over her son and killed him.
Driver blames Moro motorist for causing crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing a Moro woman, alleging her negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Social services director accuses nursing home of wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A Wood River woman is suing a Bethalto a nursing home, alleged she was fired for refusing to engage in illegal activity.
Daughter alleges long-care facility's negligence caused mother's injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A daughter is suing a Highland a long-care facility owner, alleging negligent in the care and treatment of her mother.
Employee alleges exposure to harmful gases in coal mine
BELLEVILLE — An employee and his wife are suing coal mine operators, alleging negligence led to the husband suffering injuries.
Family sues trucking company after load allegedly causes collision
BELLEVILLE — A mother and daughter from Swansea are suing a Florida trucking company and one of tis drivers, alleging negligence led to a crash that caused injuries.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Patient alleges dental care providers' negligence led to injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient is suing a dentist and her practice, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Motorist alleges negligence by vehicle owner, driver caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Clair County man is suing a driver and her company, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Travelers insurance alleges construction firm owes $58,000
EDWARDSVILLE — Travelers insurance is suing a construction company, alleging it owes more than $58,000.
Legal malpractice suit alleges Belleville attorney advised doctor not to settle wrongful death suit; Jefferson County jury awarded plaintiff $3.75M verdict
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois physician is suing a Belleville attorney, alleging failure to exercise the appropriate professional standard of care in a wrongful death suit.
Pedestrian blames East St. Louis for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A pedestrian is suing East St. Louis, alleging the city's negligence caused him to fall through a manhole.