News from 2016
Class action alleges multipurpose cleaner falsely advertises 'natural' ingredients
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County consumer is suing a multipurpose cleaner manufacturer, alleging false, deceptive and unfair merchandising practices.
Belleville bicycle rider alleges motorist ran into him
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville bicycle rider is suing a local motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Driver alleges another motorist caused vehicle crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Driver, two passengers blame another motorist for causing crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County driver and two passengers are suing another motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Daughter blames multiple companies for mother's death through asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing multiple companies, alleging negligence in causing the death of the plaintiff's mother.
Property owner accuses cell phone tower operator of breach of contract
BELLEVILLE — A Caseyville property owner is suing a cellular phone tower operator, alleging he is owed more than $50,000.
Worker alleges forklift operator's negligence caused injuries
BELLEVILLE — An East St. Louis man is suing a forklift operator, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Allstar Enterprises seeks dismissal of Granite City real estate dispute alleging fraud
Allstar Enterprises alleges dismissal is appropriate in a woman’s lawsuit alleging he was defrauded in a Granite City real estate transaction.
Suit involving fatal Mascoutah auto accident settles for $2M
A wrongful death action involving a fatal 2014 auto accident in Mascoutah was settled for $2 million.
Cahokia daycare operator denies being served lawsuit alleging sexual abuse
The operator of a Cahokia daycare claims she wasn’t served the case before summary judgment was entered against her in a lawsuit alleging a child was sexually molested in her care.
Belleville hospital, doctor deny duty to identify minor as abused or neglected child
Protestant Memorial Medical Center and one of its physicians seek to dismiss a father’s lawsuit alleging the doctor failed to recognize that his daughter had been abused or neglected.
Village of Cahokia denies allegations in tow fee class action
The Village of Cahokia denies allegations in a resident’s discrimination class action alleging her rights were violated when she had to pay a tow fee after she was arrested.
Joint defense law seminar features cyber security issues, trial ethics, courtroom dilemmas
ST. LOUIS — The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC) and the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers will host a defense law seminar Sep. 29 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery in Carlyle accused of performing BMI music without license
Music producer and publishing group BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) on Aug. 31 filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois alleging that Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery in Carlyle violated copyright laws by playing music from BMI's catalog without a license.
Sandberg Phoenix bolsters medical practice with hiring of two new attorneys
ST. LOUIS – Sandberg Phoenix is bolstering its health law practice with the hiring of two experienced attorneys, Cassie Lewandowski and Untress Quinn.
Asbestos plaintiff seeks to restore verdict after Fourth District rejects claims
SPRINGFIELD – Former plasterer Joseph Sondag, who won a jury verdict in an asbestos trial but lost it on appeal due to his excellent breathing, aims to restore it at the Illinois Supreme Court.
Motorist alleges another driver caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence in causing a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff. .
Estate accuses retirement facility owner of wrongful death
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a Caseyville retirement facility, alleging their negligence led to a wrongful death.
Class certification order in property tax sale scheme stands; Losses may be determined by sub classes
MOUNT VERNON – Associate circuit judge William Becker may proceed with a class action trial over bid rigging by former Madison County treasurer Fred Bathon, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Sept. 7.
Take home pay of Madison County officials is four times higher than average worker, thanks to current salaries and pension payments
Four county officials and a state senator from Madison County combined earn close to $1 million annually in current salary and pension payments, all funded by taxpayers.