News from January 2017
'uConnect' class action led by Wigginton unraveling at federal court; Judge finds plaintiffs lack standing to bring injury claims
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former U.S. attorney Stephen Wigginton’s transition to the private sector includes representing a class of clients suing Chrysler over the alleged hacking of the “uConnect” information and entertainment system.
Fifth District affirms Flack's ruling awarding motorist $2,259 following Collinsville collision
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Associate Judge Donald Flack’s ruling granting a motorist $2,259.12 following a Collinsville collision.
Discovery deposition set in Byron's suit against Wal-Mart
Former Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron is scheduled to provide a discovery deposition in a suit alleging he was injured when he fell off a pre-assembled saddle stool.
Auto body shop says former employee failed to exhaust administrative remedies in pregnancy discrimination suit
An auto body shop alleges a former employee failed to exhaust her administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit alleging she was discriminated against due to her pregnancy.
Attorney seeks to withdraw from wrongful termination suit; Says client 'refused' to communicate
An attorney filed a motion to withdraw as counsel in a woman’s wrongful termination class action, alleging she has made it “impossible” to represent by refusing to communicate.
Pharmacy seeks to dismiss suit alleging malpractice
A pharmacy seeks to dismiss a wrongful death suit alleging a woman died after she was prescribed a new medication.
Deborah Hawkins nominated as an AIOFLA 'best'
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA) has named Deborah A. Hawkins as one of the lawyers listed under Two Years 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction.
Duebbert re-assigned to administrative duties while police investigate 'person of interest' parolee who lived with judge
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert has been re-assigned to administrative duties due to his involvement with a registered violent offender who is now a "person of interest" in a Belleville murder investigation, according to Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson who entered the re-assignment order today.
Woman claims doctor refilled narcotic prescription for patient with history of drug abuse
BELLEVILLE — A special administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing a doctor for allegedly negligently refilling an opioid narcotic for a patient with a history of drug and alcohol abuse.
Consumer sues peanut butter manufacturer for alleged unlawful advertising
BELLEVILLE— A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Aldi for allegedly charging a premium price for peanut butter wit evaporated cane juice.
Guest sues resort operators over broken lounge chair
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured on a broken lounge chair while vacationing in Jamaica.
Tenant sues property owner over slip and fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant claims he was injured when he slipped and fell on the sidewalk at his apartment complex.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Jan. 9
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for Jan. 9 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 Jan. 9-12
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for Jan. 9-12 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County civil docket Jan. 9-13
There are nine cases with hearings scheduled on the Madison County civil docket for Jan. 9-13.
St. Clair County real estate Dec. 8-19
An O'Fallon home sold for $540,356 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Dec. 8-16.
Madison County real estate Dec. 8-16
An Edwardsville home sold for $375,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions from Dec. 8-16.
St. Clair County foreclosures Dec. 16-20
There were 10 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Dec. 16-20.
Madison County foreclosures Dec. 19-30
There were 36 foreclosures in Madison County from Dec. 19-30.
Timing of LeChien’s TRO for AFSCME questioned by Rauner in brief to appellate court
MOUNT VERNON – Counsel to Gov. Bruce Rauner indicates the state may have been misled by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien when he preserved the status quo for state workers last month, according to a chronology that Rauner’s lawyer prepared.