News from 2016
Madison County couple alleges motorist's negligence caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County couple is suing an Illinois motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the wife.
Supreme Court to hear appeals in rigged tax sales case and railroad verdict reversal next month
Oral arguments set for the Illinois Supreme Court's September term include two major civil cases out of the Metro-East.
Judge Ruth denies builder's motion to dismiss asbestos attorney's 'frivolous' lawsuit; Suit alleges mold, water infiltration in $775K Troy home
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied a home builder’s motion to dismiss an asbestos attorney’s lawsuit alleging water infiltration in a custom Troy home.
Coalition for Litigation Justice files amicus brief in Ford's general jurisdiction appeal; Calls Stobbs' rejection of Daimler unconstitutional
The Coalition for Litigation Justice filed an amicus curiae brief with the Fifth District appellate court in an asbestos case appealed from Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs’ court, supporting Ford Motor Company’s general jurisdiction request.
Belleville firm that defends county is big contributor to judges seeking to stay on bench
Becker Hoerner law firm of Belleville, which earns hundreds of thousands a year representing St. Clair County in civil suits, contributed $5,000 each to campaigns of circuit judges Robert Haida and Robert LeChien this year.
Mathis, Marifian and Richter awards three scholarships to aspiring lawyers
The Belleville firm Mathis, Marifian and Richter has awarded three $1,000 scholarships to Illinois high school seniors with law school aspirations.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 8-12
A Belleville home sold for $620,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Aug. 8-12.
Client accuses former lawyer of breaching fiduciary duty
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing her former attorney, alleging failure to act in a professional manner.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 12-16
St. Clair County foreclosures for Aug. 12-16 include Swansea, Belleville, New Athens, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Lebanon and Freeburg.
Library district alleges multiple companies failed to properly install elevators
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County library district is suing multiple businesses, alleging failure to properly install elevators.
Home care provider alleges former resident owes more than $51,000
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville home care provider is suing a former resident, alleging failure to pay more than $51,000.
Motorist blames truck driver, owner for causing crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County motorist is suing a truck driver and the owner of the truck, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Couple blames nursing care providers for husband's injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County couple is suing a Glen Carbon health facility, alleging negligence led to the husband having part of his leg amputated.
Whom would Governor Koster represent?
One man, one vote. That's how it's supposed to work, and still does when the election's not rigged and the ballot box stuffed with bogus ballots.
Fifth District affirms dismissal of concrete company owners’ claims against competitor
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed St. Clair County Associate Judge Christopher Kolker’s order dismissing claims in a suit alleging officers of a concrete corporation took company assets and customers.
State universities’ mounting financial woes burdening Illinois students, taxpayers
As college students across Illinois’ nine public universities make their way to their respective campuses in the days ahead, few may realize just how little of their tuition is going directly toward instructional spending for the 2016-17 academic year.
Madison County real estate Aug. 3-11
A Troy home was sold for $433,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Aug. 3-11.
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 15-19
Madison County foreclosures for Aug. 15-19 include Granite City, Collinsville, East Alton and Maryville.
Why Madigan wants the map
Illinois politicians love to be involved in choosing their voters, especially Madigan.
Illinois workforce shrinks by 33,600 in July
Illinois’ preliminary jobs report shows the unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent in July due to large numbers of residents dropping out of the labor force for the third consecutive month.