News from 2016
Family member blames Granite City landlord for relative's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a Granite City landlord, alleging her negligence led to a fire that killed a relative of the plaintiff.
Children blame Walsh Construction for father's death working on Blanchette Bridge
&&&EDWARDSVILLE — Two siblings are suing a Madison County construction company, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the death of the plaintiffs' father.
Illinois bill backlog expected to reach $14 billion
Illinois’ unpaid bills could reach new highs by summer 2017.
Metro passenger rejects settlement, arbitration award in suit alleging prosthetic eye popped out of his head
After requesting mediation, a Metro passenger has rejected a $3,000 arbitration award in a suit alleging his eye popped out of his head when the train doors closed on him as he was exiting.
Former biology professor pleads guilty to illegally exporting elephant ivory
Former biology teacher Elizabeth Alton of Troy illegally exported elephant ivory, according to a guilty plea she entered in federal court on Aug. 30.
Madison County real estate Aug. 19-25
A Maryville home sold for $555,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Aug. 19-25.
Hillary Clinton not qualified to be President
Hillary has been in politics, with Bill for more than 30 years. There is no way in this world that her claims of being unable to recall some of the questions she was asked by the FBI can be true.
Railroad worker alleges exposure to creosote and solar radiation
BELLEVILLE — A railroad employee is suing Union Pacific, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Patient alleges medical care providers failed to timely diagnose condition
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County husband and wife are suing medical care providers, alleging their negligence caused the wife to sustain pain and suffering.
Woman sues over slip and fall in Belleville pub
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville woman is suing a local pub operator, alleging its negligence caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries.
ICJL report 'Justice for Sale' shows trial lawyer contributions topped $35 million in 15 years
A new study published by the Illinois Civil Justice League shows that campaign contributions from trial lawyers to Illinois politicians and judges topped $35.25 million during the past 15 years.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 12-15
There are 22 cases with hearings scheduled for the week of Sept. 12-15
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 12-14
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 12 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 12
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 12 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs’ courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 22-26
An O'Fallon home sold for $417,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Aug. 22-26.
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 26-Sept. 1
The Madison County foreclosures for Aug. 26-Sept. 1 include Granite City, Wood River, Edwardsville, Highland, South Roxana, Madison, Alton, Bethalto, Troy, Moro and Livingston.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 17-22
The St. Clair County foreclosures for Aug. 17-22 include Mascoutah, Cahokia, Dupo, Belleville, East St. Louis, Freeburg and O'Fallon.
Woman claims she was injured after driver ran red light
EDWARDSVILLE – An Alton woman alleges she was injured in a crash in Wood River after another driver ignored a red light.
Villa Marie Winery allegedly failed to pay for construction work
EDWARDSVILLE – A construction company alleges it was not paid by a winery for work it completed.
Independent candidate says he will appeal judge's decision to remove him from Madison County Board race
TROY – An Independent candidate knocked out of the Madison County Board District 2 race by judge's decision last week said in a recent interview that it isn't over, not yet.