News from February 2017
Madison County asbestos motion docket Feb. 24
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 1-7
A Freeburg home sold for $375,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Feb. 1-7.
St. Clair County foreclosures Feb. 2-3
There were four foreclosures in St. Clair County from Feb. 2-3
Madison County foreclosures Feb. 3-10
There were 19 foreclosures in Madison County from Feb. 3-10.
Madison County real estate Jan. 27-31
A St. Jacob property sold for $660,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Ja. 27-31.
Four reasons Illinoisans can't weather another tax increase
Lawmakers need to look at the state’s major spending drivers instead of increasing taxes, which will continue to drive more people out of the state.
This is one fever we'd like to catch
Sometimes a fever's a good thing, a natural, therapeutic response to disease. Our state is sick and could use a cleansing fever.
Mother sues driver who allegedly hit son while walking
BELLEVILLE — A mother is suing a driver, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent her son's injuries.
Walnut Hill woman says assisted living facility violated FMLA when it ended her employment
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Walnut Hill woman is suing her former employer, an assisted living center, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Belleville woman accuses O'Fallon Ford dealer of fraud
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville woman is suing Auffenberg Ford North Inc., citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
R.P. Lumber claims contractor never made payments on materials
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County lumber company is suing a contracting company and its owner, citing alleged breach of contract.
Madison County law firm alleges other firms breached joint venture agreement
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County law firm is suing several other law offices, citing alleged breach of joint venture agreement.
Estate administrator sues nursing home for wrongful death
BELLEVILLE — A woman alleges healthcare providers with Caseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's negligence resulted in a patient's death.
After litigating divorce settlement for more than a decade, imprisoned Gary Peel loses appeal
Former lawyer Gary Peel, who failed in blackmailing former wife Deborah J. Peel, failed in litigating against her from prison for 10 years.
Madison County asbestos trial continues in Stobbs’ court
A Michigan teacher’s asbestos lawsuit alleging asbestos exposure from grinding brakes is still at trial in Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobb’s courtroom.
Lawsuit alleges negligence by dozens of companies for asbestos after former railroad engineer's lung-cancer death
An Illinois woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that her late husband developed lung cancer that eventually took his life after prolonged exposure to asbestos, dating back to his service in the U.S. Army and as an engineer for the Burlington Railroad in Chicago.
Daiber will seek Democratic nomination for Illinois governor
Madison County Regional Superintendent Robart A. Daiber will seek the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor next year.
Driver and two passengers sue another motorist
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and two passengers are suing motorist Michael Southerland, alleging negligence in connection with a traffic collision.
Driver says fellow motorist failed to yield before crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing Liliana S. Muller, another motorist, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Deceased man allegedly fell asleep at wheel, caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing the estate of Lynn J. Simburger, a motorist, alleging that Simburger was negligent in connection with a vehicle collisision.