News from August 2017
Woman alleges injuries from slip, fall at Granite City Taco Bell
EDWARDSVILLE – A patron at the Taco Bell in Granite City alleges she was injured there because of the condition of the floor.
Man alleges Arvinmeritor Inc., others' negligence caused asbestos-related cancer
BELLEVILLE – A laborer alleges exposure to asbestos during his career caused him to develop lung cancer.
Widow names Alfa Laval, Aurora Pump in asbestos suit
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges the negligence of several companies that used asbestos in the products contributed to her husband's death.
Woman alleges punching bag machine at Brazz Monkee caused fall
EDWARDSVILLE – An invitee at a Wood River establishment claims that a tripping hazard outside the women's restroom caused her to fall.
Lakin settles sexual abuse suit that set stage for criminal prosecution
BELLEVILLE – Former Madison County lawyer Tom Lakin has settled the sexual abuse suit that set him on the path to prison 11 years ago.
Rauner issues amendatory veto of unclaimed property bill; Hammers 'overreach of private auditing firms'
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday issued an amendatory veto of a bill requiring insurance companies with electronic records to locate beneficiaries of unclaimed life insurance policies as far back as 2000.
Deposition transcript: Karmeier testifies he had no knowledge of State Farm support in ’04 election
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Farm, defending a claim that it corrupted the Illinois Supreme Court by securing the election of Justice Lloyd Karmeier in 2004, has filed two bits of a deposition swearing he knew nothing of support from State Farm.
Chicago TIFs take nearly $500M in yearly tax revenues away from other local governments
Since 2006, Chicago Public Schools has been deprived of $2.5 billion in property tax revenue that has been diverted to Chicago TIF districts.
After soda tax, Preckwinkle doles out premium perks and bonuses
After threatening thousands of job cuts, President Preckwinkle agrees to a lucrative contract with one of Cook County’s unions.
State Farm seeks to dismiss conspiracy suit, denies that its investigation wasn't thorough
State Farm seeks to dismiss a woman’s suit alleging she was wrongfully accused of vandalizing a rental home in an effort to pay for dangerous code violations the landlords allegedly refused to repair.
Woman, City of Madison settle suit alleging injuries after falling into manhole while carrying baby
A woman alleging she and a baby were injured when they fell into a manhole has reached a settlement with the City of Madison.
Madison County jury awards motorist more than $33K following rear-end collision
A Madison County jury awarded a motorist $33,287.10 in a car crash suit alleging she was injured when another driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Madison County prosecutor Rachelle Aud Crowe announces candidacy for State Senate
Madison County prosecutor Rachelle Aud Crowe announced her candidacy in the Democratic Primary for Illinois’ 56th Senate District on Wednesday.
Man jailed for crime he did not commit settles claims against St. Clair Co. over coerced confession in Cahokia
BENTON – Lawyers for Jerry Outlaw of Cahokia have settled a claim that Cahokia police coerced a false confession from him.
Smith raises nearly $23K in first month of campaign for circuit judge
Madison County Associate Judge Sarah Smith has raised $22,844.43 in the first month of her campaign for circuit judge.
Consumers claim Kraft Heinz Foods mixed nuts contain more peanuts than advertised
BELLEVILLE – Two St. Clair County consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Kraft Heinz Foods, alleging it misrepresented the amount of peanuts in its mixed nuts.
Man alleges he was shocked while working on Carmi property for Lowe's
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County man alleges he was injured while working on a Carmi property for Lowe's because the power lines had not been de-energized.
Customer alleges injuries from slip, fall at Collinsville Wal-Mart
BELLEVILLE – A Walmart shopper alleges she was injured when she slipped and fell at the Collinsville location.
Woman alleges injures after rear-end collision near Bethalto
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County motorist alleges she was injured when she was rear-ended by a Macoupin County man near Bethalto.
Wrongful death suit filed against Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center
BELLEVILLE – A man is suing a Lebanon nursing home for failing to transfer a patient when her condition worsened, allegedly causing her to die of a stroke shortly after.