News from February 2017
McCarter constituents seem to say 'read my lips: no new taxes'
A constituent survey conducted by State Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon, found that voters are resoundingly against any new taxes and would rather see government cut its spending.
IMA: Budget must address pension obligations, work comp reform, tax code
The IMA believes a final budget solution must address the root of the state's problems with structural reforms addressing our pension obligations and debt while restoring fiscal discipline and enacting real reforms that will create a vibrant business climate by attracting jobs and investments
Rauner missed opportunity in budget address
In his budget address today, Gov. Bruce Rauner once again called for changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system, but missed an opportunity to spotlight the real problem with that system: insurance company profiteering.
Woman alleges debt collector attempted to collect following bankruptcy
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
First National Collection Bureau accused of violating collections law
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing First National Collection Bureau Inc., a debt collector, alleging unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Motorist says other driver's negligence led to collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Bobbi D. File, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Motorist sued following Millstadt collision
BELLEVILLE — A vehicle driver and passenger are suing motorist Lindsey Adams, alleging negligence in connection with a crash.
Hennessy asks Stobbs to reconsider barred evidence after plaintiff expert ‘opens the door’ to alternative causation in Madison County asbestos trial
Hennessy Industries asked Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs to reconsider his order barring evidence of alternative asbestos causation at a rare Madison County asbestos trial.
Anderson Hospital, Maryville Radiology deny liability in patient’s suit alleging undiagnosed cancer
Anderson Hospital argues that a patient’s own comparative fault caused her injuries in a suit alleging several healthcare providers failed to diagnose and treat her breast cancer.
Real estate agents seek to dismiss home buyers’ suit alleging concealed mold
Real estate agents accused of concealing mold seek to dismiss the suit, arguing that they reached an agreement with the home buyers to remove the mold.
Man who claims storage company sold personal property says employees kept his belongings, calling the actions ‘trickery and deceit’
A man who claims his personal property was sold by a Collinsville storage company alleges the storage company actually held a “phantom auction” and employees kept his belongings for themselves.
Godfrey attorney seeks to dismiss legal malpractice suit
Attorney Tammy Julian of Farrell Hamilton & Julian in Godfrey seeks to dismiss amended legal malpractice complaints alleging she negligently prepared a trust.
Golfer files amended complaint after Mudge partially granted dismissal in suit over tournament handicap rules
After Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge partially granted Sunset Hills Country Club’s motion to dismiss a Granite City physician’s lawsuit over handicapped golf rules, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint alleging he suffered severe emotional distress after being suspended and threatened with sanctions.
Special prosecutor's cases have included bargained down charges in St. Clair County
A review of St. Clair County cases handled by special prosecutor David Rands shows that he has bargained charges of driving under the influence down to trivial traffic tickets.
Former tenant accuses landlord, insurer of conspiracy to defraud
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville woman is suing suing State Farm and her landlord for allegedly wrongfully accusing her of vandalism in an attempt to remedy a code violation.
Shopper alleges injuries from slip, fall at grocery store
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper is suing a grocery store after she allegedly slipped and fell on ice.
Vehicle service contract seller accused of failing to pay
BELLEVILLE — Marathon Administrative is suing a vehicle service contract seller for allegedly retaining funds and failing to pay.
Union Pacific employee alleges injuries while using de-clipping tool
BELLEVILLE — A trackman for Union Pacific alleges he sustained injuries while using a de-clipping tool.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Feb. 20
Only one case is scheduled on the Madison County asbestos jury docket for Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 21-24
The Madison County civil docket is scheduled for Feb. 21-24 at various times with Circuit Judges Crowder, Ruth, Mudge, Hylla and Matoesian.