News from January 2017
Woman alleges mother died from sepsis in nursing home
EDWARDSVILLE — A surviving daughter is suing a nursing home and care providers after her mother allegedly died due to complications from decubitus ulcers.
Construction company sues contractors for alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A construction company is suing contractors for allegedly failing to make payments.
Madison County civil docket Jan. 30-Feb. 3
There are 11 cases with hearings scheduled on the Madison County civil docket for Jan. 30-Feb. 3.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Jan. 30
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for Jan. 30 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asebstos motion docket Jan. 30-Feb. 3
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for Jan. 30-Feb. 3 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 6-11
There were 10 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Jan. 6-11.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 3-12
A Mascoutah home sold for more than $377,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions from Jan. 3-12.
Madison County real estate Jan. 3-6
An Edwardsville home sold for $570,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions from Jan. 3-6.
'Independent' legislators toe the Madigan line
New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested and convicted on corruption charges last year, sentenced to a 12-year prison sentence, and ordered to a pay a $1.75 million fine and forfeit $5.3 million in ill-gotten gains.
Consumer accuses Credence Resource Management of improper collection practices
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Du Quoin woman filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector for allegedly collecting an improper "convenience fee."
Woman sues carpenter after falling through hole in floor
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a carpenter after she allegedly injured herself when she fell through a hole in the floor.
Administrator of deceased girl's estate sues following fatal plane crash
BELLEVILLE — The special administrator of a deceased girl's estate is suing the deceased pilot after the girl was killed in a plane crash.
Florida residents allege violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two Florida residents are suing several financial institutions for allegedly providing inaccurate information to credit reporting agencies regarding the status of a loan.
Marion County Housing Authority accused of wrongfully terminating executive director
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former executive director of the Marion County Housing Authority is suing the authority and its commissioners for allegedly terminating her employment without a reasonable explanation.
Former SIU law student alleges wrongful expulsion
BENTON — A former Southern Illinois University student alleges she was wrongfully expelled from law school.
Motorist accused of causing rear-end crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist and her passengers are suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision.
Passenger sues vehicle owner, driver following collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger alleges she was injured when another motorist ran a stop sign.
Motorist alleges injuries from collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when another motorist caused a collision on Nameoki Road.
Woman sues motorist for alleged negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist alleges she suffered injuries in a car accident on Triad Road.
Granite City residents allege sewer system backed up into home
EDWARDSVILLE — Granite City residents are suing Madison County after the sewer system allegedly backed up into their home.