News from February 2017
Bretz Wildlife Lodge denies liability in suit alleging music played without license; It says music was purchased in good faith
Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery in Carlyle argues that it purchased karaoke music in good faith and denied liability in a music producer’s lawsuit alleging it violated copyright laws by playing music from its catalog without a license.
Insurer denies liability in woman's suit over disability benefits
A life insurance company denies liability in a woman’s suit alleging the defendant improperly denied disability benefits.
Tax buyers say Daubert analysis should be applied in bid rigging suit
Several tax buyers accused of participating in a bid-rigging conspiracy seek to exclude expert testimony, arguing that a Daubert analysis should be applied to the testimonies before the court rules on class certification.
Railroad worker sues Illinois central for alleged injuries
EAST ST. LOUIS — A railroad employee is suing Illinois Central, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Tamms property owner allegedly defaulted on mortgage
BENTON – The owner of a Tamms property is accused of falling behind on the mortgage payments.
Federal government alleges individuals defaulted on mortgage for Hamilton County property
BENTON – The owners of a Hamilton County property are claimed to have failed to make mortgage payments for two years.
Owners of Carbondale property alleged to have defaulted on mortgage
BENTON – The mortgage on a Jackson County property is allegedly in default.
Mortgage on Saline County property in default, feds claim
BENTON – The owners of a Saline County property are alleged to have defaulted on the mortgage.
Federal government claims couple owes more than $100,000 on mortgage
BENTON – A couple is being sued for allegedly failing to pay off a mortgage.
Consumer claims Credit Protection Association provided misleading information about report
BENTON – A consumer alleges he was provided incorrect information regarding his credit report.
More than $75,000 allegedly owed on mortgage for Wayne City property
BENTON – The federal government alleges a mortgage on a Wayne City property has not been paid since 2014.
Former wife sues tax buyer convicted of bid rigging; She alleges he fraudulently transferred stock to brother, father to avoid consideration in divorce court
BELLEVILLE – Angela Baron, former wife of former prisoner John Vassen, claims that he, his brother Joseph Vassen, and their father’s estate owe her $714,757.
Woman allegedly owes more than $100,000 on a mortgage
BENTON – The owners of a Murphysboro property allegedly owe more than $100,000 on a mortgage.
Fifth District reverses Kelley's order denying transfer in wrongful death suit, directs him to explain decision
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County associate judge Randall Kelley failed to explain why he exercised jurisdiction over a suit about a child’s death in West Frankfort, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Feb. 22.
Woman accused of overdue mortgage
MADISON COUNTY— A woman is being sued for an overdue mortgage.
Madigan appeals LeChien’s order denying motion to dissolve state payroll decision
MOUNT VERNON – Illinois attorney general Lisa Madigan seeks to overturn an order from St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien, who let her intervene in a suit over the state payroll long enough to exclude her from it.
Illinois workers' compensation reform necessary to attract businesses, jobs
SPRINGFIELD – Reforms to Illinois' workers' compensation laws could help the state attract companies and jobs to its increasingly dismal business scene, according to the vice president of policy at the Illinois Policy Institute.
Madison County asbestos jury docket March 6-10
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for March 6 and 10 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos motion docket March 6-10
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for March 6-10 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County real estate Feb. 7-13
An Edwardsville home sold for more than $350,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Feb. 7-13.