News from February 2017
Former manager of Illinois Lottery faces class action in St. Clair County; Northstar allegedly discontinued games to maximize earnings
The first private company to run Illinois Lottery is being sued in St. Clair County for allegedy not paying out all, and in some cases any, grand prizes to ticket purchasers by discontinuing games.
New Trier High School avoids diversity like the plague
It should be obvious that it’s not ideological diversity that we find in government schools today. It’s ideological incest committed by leftists. And the kind of de facto censorship of conservative ideas that is corrupting New Trier’s All-School Seminar Day is what transmogrifies education into indoctrination.
Foreclosure claim filed against The Rex Carr Law Firm
A foreclosure claim was filed against The Rex Carr Law Firm of East St. Louis for allegedly failing to make payments on a $14,311 debt.
John Cullerton feeds the rumor mill to deflect blame for his failures
Rumor has it that State Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) is “frustrated” with the current Illinois budget crisis and is contemplating retirement.
Madison County jury reaches defense verdict in pedestrian's accident suit
A Madison County jury returned a defense verdict in favor of a truck driver sued for allegedly driving over a pedestrian’s foot.
Townhouse Motel denies liability in suit alleging plaster fell on guest
Townhouse Motel denies liability in a guest’s suit alleging she was injured when plaster fell on her while she was in the shower.
Homeowners deny liability in grandmother’s trip and fall suit while trick-or-treating; They say she should have used the sidewalk
Smithton homeowners argue that a woman caused her own injuries by failing to use a sidewalk when she tripped over a guide wire for an inflated Halloween display while trick-or-treating with her grandchildren.
Auction company denies running up price at land auction; Says buyers authorized the bid by 'own free will'
An auction company denies liability in a suit alleging shill or ghost bidding was used to raise prices, arguing that the buyers didn’t have to bid on the land if they thought the prices were too high.
Defense counsel moves for mistrial during opening statements of Madison County asbestos case
Opening statements were hardly underway in a rare Madison County asbestos trial when counsel for defendant Hennessy Industries Inc. moved for a mistrial over the plaintiff's request for $8.5 million in compensatory damages.
Herndon to be inducted into 'Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame'; Fellow inductee is AAJ chief Lipsen
U.S. District Judge David Herndon will be inducted into The Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame in April at the Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) conference in Las Vegas, alongside American Association for Justice president Linda Lipsen.
Sprague’s record in St. Clair Co. ballot battles shows three straight wins
St. Clair County Democrat party chairman Robert Sprague has won three straight ballot battles as counsel for candidates at the courthouse.
Special prosecutors often get tapped to handle politically sensitive matters
A constant critic of Caseyville Mayor Leonard Black will stand trial for threatening a public official beginning Friday, Feb. 17 before St. Clair County Associate Judge Randall Kelley.
Driver sues following Wood River crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he was injured in a Wood River car crash.
Man sues consumer reporting agency over dispute
EAST ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing Experian Information Solutions for allegedly failing to note a dispute and modify the information in his file.
Madison County Board member pays tribute to firefighters
On behalf of Madison County District 16, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have never met a firefighter that I did not like. You all are truly the best of us.
Driver, passenger sue motorist for alleged negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and passenger allege injuries resulting from a car crash.
Passenger alleges injuries from Granite City collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a Granite City collision.
Woman sues driver over Wood River collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a Wood River car accident.
HeplerBroom attorneys named SuperLawyers, Rising Stars
EDWARDSVILLE - Twenty-two HeplerBroom attorneys were recognized with the Super Lawyers Magazine after being named Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Madison County real estate Jan. 19-26
A commercial property in Troy sold for more than $9 million as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions.