News from February 2017
Wisconsin man accused of causing Alton rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and passenger are suing Kyle S. Fischer, a motorist from Wisconsin, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Passenger sues motorist following Madison collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A vehicle passenger is suing motorist Erin Skyles Woodruff, alleging negligence in connection with injuries stemming from a collision.
Laura Buick GMC accused of retaliatory discharge
EDWARDSVILLE — A former employee is suing Laura Buick GMC Inc., alleging retaliatory discharge.
Homeowners sued after guest fell on ice
EDWARDSVILLE — A husband and wife are suing Edward T. Pinnell Jr. and Marcy B. Pinnell, residence owners, alleging negligence in connection with a slip and fall.
Mallard Lake Mobile Home Park manager sued for alleged defamation
EDWARDSVILLE — The owner of a lawn services company is suing RHP Properties Inc., d/b/a Mallard Lake Mobile Home Park, and and RHP manager Nicole Crosby, alleging defamation that substantially damaged the plaintiff's business.
Man sued for allegedly causing crash while attempting to pass vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and passenger are suing trucking company Piasa Enterprises Inc. and Piasa employee John E. Strebel, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Worker alleges injuries after falling from makeshift scaffolding
EDWARDSVILLE — A workman is suing property owner Susan M. Silk, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
United Services Automobile Association accused of denying claim following fire
BELLEVILLE — Two property owners are suing United Services Automobile Association, an indemnity company, citing alleged breach of insurance contract.
'Obama Phenomenon' author says he hopes new title will be call to action
The unveiling later this month of the cover of the latest book by author and political consultant Ray Coleman, "Have God Will Travel," is part of a series he envisioned almost 30 years ago, Coleman said during a recent interview.
Madison County Veterans Assistance Commission superintendent 'very ecstatic' to be back
After 21 months of lockout from the Madison County Veterans Assistance Commission
office, an attorney for Superintendent Brad Lavite said his client was "very ecstatic" about having his access to the county administration building restored.
Appellate court upholds circuit ruling in Founders Insurance Co. case
The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a lower court ruling that granted summary judgment to the defendants in an appeal by Founders Insurance Co.
Apology laws do not reduce medical malpractice suits, study finds
Apology laws that allow physicians to express sympathy to patients and families without it being used against them have not reduced the number of medical malpractice suits filed, or the amounts paid out, according to a new study.
Report: Illinois pension debt grew to record $130 billion in 2016
Illinois is facing a profound pension debt crisis, and a new report from the Commission on Government Forecasting Accountability shows that on average, each household in the state is responsible for about $27,000 in unfunded liabilities.
HeplerBroom creates specialty practice to fight online security issues
Edwardsville-based HeplerBroom has created a specialized practice group dedicated to helping organizations navigate cyber threats, data security breaches and data protection issues.
State social service agencies sue in St. Clair County to force timely payments for services
A group of state human and social service agencies and companies filed suit today in St. Clair County against Gov. Bruce Rauner and other state officials to force timely payments for services performed.
E Pluribus Unum
“From many, One.” I wonder, with the lack of civics training in public schools, how many citizens actually can state and more importantly, translate the phrase. I would think the numbers are small, indeed, very small.
Illinois voter data analysis finds voters registered two, three, even four times
A recent analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS) found almost 50,000 duplicate voter registration records, representing Illinois residents who are registered multiple times.
Estate administrator sues asbestos-containing product manufacturers for alleged negligence
BELLEVILLE — A special administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing Aerco International Inc., Alfa Laval Inc., Armstrong International Inc., et al., asbestos-containing product manufacturers, alleging negligence.
Dugan picked to fill Barberis vacancy in Third Circuit
East Alton attorney David W. Dugan has been picked to fill a vacancy in the Third Judicial Circuit, created when former circuit judge John Barberis was elected to the appellate court in November.
St. Clair County jury awards motorist $5,500 in car accident suit
A St. Clair County jury awarded motorist Arthur Lange $5,500 in a car accident suit