News from 2016
IMRF’s 2013 audit of Madison County raised questions on hours worked by officials
Among 20 Madison County board members and officials who expect to collect state pensions, not one has yet signed a certificate saying that he or she earned it.
Some lawsuit lenders are voluntarily registering under Consumer Installment Loan Act
While Illinois legislators haven't been able to agree on how to regulate the lawsuit lending industry, some companies conducting business in the state have turned to a voluntary registration program before legislation requires they do so.
Injured worker's case settles in St. Clair County with jury apportioning blame
A personal injury case at trial in St. Clair County last week settled on Sept. 1, with jurors apportioning blame among several defendants.
Walton Telken Foster recognized as 'best' for personal injury litigation
Walton Telken Foster and partners Troy E. Walton, Stephen J. Telken and Ronald J. Foster Jr. have been named as the best in class among law firms handling personal injury litigation, according to Leading Lawyers magazine.
St. Clair County judicial candidates continue drug testing debate; Baricevic releases test results
With approximately two and a half months until election day, the issue of judge drug testing remains a hot button topic between candidates for circuit judge in St. Clair County - Chief Judge John Baricevic, a Democrat, and Belleville attorney Ron Duebbert, a Republican.
Car passenger blames oncoming motorist for causing crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a car crash that injured the plaintiff.
O'Fallon homeowner accuses real estate company of fraud
BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon homeowner is suing real estate agent and a real estate company, alleging breach of duty and fraud.
Competitive neighboring states poach Illinois college students
Hoping to benefit from Illinois’ economic hardships, public universities in states bordering Illinois have aggressively sought to recruit Illinois students in recent years.
What difference does it make?
As Shakespeare once wrote, "The evil men lives on after them, but the good is oft interred with their bones." Such will it be so with Madame Clinton.
Estate blames sports bar owner for causing passenger death
BELLEVILLE — An estate administrator is suing a St. Clair County sports bar owner, alleging it overserved a customer, leading to a fatal motorcycle crash.
Man alleges he developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma from using Roundup
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Madison County man is suing Monsanto, alleging they manufactured and sold harmful products.
Cyclist alleges motorist intentionally hit him
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County man is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff and damaged his bicycle.
St. Clair County motorist accuses another driver of causing crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer alleges injuries from leaky toilet
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a Hardin restaurant owner, alleging negligence in failing to fix a leak that caused her to fall in a restroom.
Lewis Rice opens law firm dedicated to affordable estate planning
ST. LOUIS – Lewis Rice has opened a new law firm in the St. Louis region to serve the estate planning market at an affordable rate.
Debt recovery company alleges Madison County couple owes more than $250,000
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois debt recovery company is suiing a Madison County couple, alleging they owe more than $250,000.
Wife accuses multiple companies of causing husband's death
BELLEVILLE — An Alabama woman is suing more than two dozen companies, alleging their negligence led to her husband suffering fatal exposure to asbestos fibers.
Scrap metal trader alleges former employee falsified purchase orders
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison scrap metal trader is suing a a former employee, alleging breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Collinsville attorney recognized for client satisfaction
COLLINSVILLE – The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA) has recognized Illinois Criminal Law Attorney Joel D. Beckwith of Burger Law and Traffic Law Solutions as one of its 2016 "10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction."
Rauner's big campaign spending at play in elections
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s money is at work on the campaign trail even if he’s not as Illinois moves closer to the general election.