News from January 2017
Mudge grants motion to transfer injury suit against Norfolk Southern to Macoupin where accident occurred
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge has granted a defense motion to move an injury suit against Norfolk Southern Railway Co. to Macoupin County where a fatal railroad crossing accident occurred nearly three years ago.
Baxmeyer Construction and employee found not negligent in one-day trial in Madison County
A one-day personal injury trial ended with a defense verdict Jan. 4 for Baxmeyer Construction and its employee, who were found not negligent for injuries allegedly sustained by a pedestrian seven years ago in Maryville.
Madison County jury awards $550K to man injured in Casey's slip and fall
A St. Jacob man was awarded more than a half million dollars by a Madison County jury last week over a slip and fall incident that occurred three years ago at a Casey's General Store in Highland.
Employee sues over wet floor mat
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton car dealership employee is suing a maintenance provider for allegedly delivering wet floor mats, causing him to fall.
Man alleges discrimination, hostile work environment
EDWARDSVILLE — An African American man is suing his employer and supervisor for allegedly discriminating against him.
Jogger sues City of Alton over hole in sidewalk
EDWARDSVILLE — A jogger is suing the City of Alton after he allegedly tripped and fell from a hole in the sidewalk.
Woman allegedly fell on unmarked step
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Colormaster Automotive Paint Inc. and Kevin D. Walk, property owners, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman sues Cahokia Nursing for wrongful death
BELLEVILLE — An independent administrator of a deceased man's estate has filed a wrongful death claim against Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Eileen Hoag, RD, LD; and SW Financial Services Company, alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Patient alleges doctors failed to diagnose carcinoma
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims several physicians failed to properly diagnose and treat his renal cell carcinoma.
Rend Lake College board, president accused of retaliatory discharge
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Rend Lake College Board of Trustees and the college president for allegedly terminating him for refusing to spend work time performing unrelated activities.
St. Clair Nissan accused of deceptive business practices
BELLEVILLE — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against St. Clair Nissan Inc., a car dealership, citing alleged deceptive business practices.
South Carolina widow blames CSX Transportation for her husband's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A widow who lives in South Carolina is suing CSX Transportation Inc., a railroad company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man alleges injuries from ambulance crash
BELLEVILLE — A restrained passenger is suing O'Fallon Shiloh Emergency Medical Services, an ambulance service provider, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Stylist sues Mission Essential Barber after slipping on ice
BELLEVILLE — A hair stylist is suing after she allegedly slipped on snow or ice and injured herself.
Creditor alleges fraudulent transfers
EDWARDSVILLE — A creditor is suing several business controllers for allegedly unlawfully transferring assets and interests and failing to make payments.
Sixteen Madison County jury trials went to verdict in 2016; Nearly $8 million awarded to nine plaintiffs
Madison County jurors awarded a total of $7,987,756 in 16 civil jury trials that went all the way to verdict in 2016.
Special prosecutor to investigate possible obstruction of justice charges against Duebbert in connection with murder case
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson on Wednesday afternoon approved a request for the appointment of a special prosecutor to decide whether Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert should be charged with obstruction of justice related to a first degree murder case.
County Board member provides update
The purpose of this letter is to provide information on my recent efforts as County Board District Three representative, which includes the areas of Pocahantas, Grantfork, Hamel, portions of Highland, New Douglas, Prairietown, Williamson, Worden, and some Staunton and Edwardsville mailing addresses.
Quick to grant discovery, maybe Judge Gleeson should be subjected to it, too
Two years ago, St. Clair County Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson ordered attorneys Paul Duffy, John Steele, and Paul Hansmeier to show why they shouldn’t be held in contempt, sanctioned, and obliged to compensate a cable provider for producing the identities of its targeted subscribers.
Parolee who lived with Duebbert is charged with first degree murder
David E. Fields, 20, was charged on Tuesday with the first degree murder of Carl Z. Silas, 28, which occurred at a Belleville apartment on Dec. 30.