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News published on Madison - St. Clair Record in July 2017

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News from July 2017


Woman claims late father was exposed to asbestos by AERCO International, others

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges her late father's lung cancer and death were caused by decades of exposure to asbestos.

Wrongful termination lawsuit remanded to Madison County

By Pam Wright |
BENTON – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has remanded a complaint filed by a Louisiana man who alleges he was wrongfully terminated following an accident.

Judges appointed to Illinois State Bar Association committees

By Sara McCleary |
SPRINGFIELD – More than 75 of Illinois’ 33,000 judges have been appointed to a number of Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) committees and councils.

Gleeson named McCormick Foundation executive fellow

By Karen Kidd |
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson has been selected as a fellow of an early childhood development institute, according to an institute announcement released July 26.

Man sues trucking company, owner for allegedly failing to pay

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois man is suing a trucking company and its owner for allegedly refusing to apply payments.

Union Pacific engineer alleges injures from engine step

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
BENTON – A Union Pacific engineer alleges he was injured in Salem when he lost his footing on the stop of an engine. 

Premcor Refining Group sues over contamination cleanup in Hartford

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
BENTON – A corporation alleges that it has spent more than $51 million cleaning contamination caused by a refinery in Hartford.

Therapy company alleges New Athens nursing home failed to pay for services

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
BELLEVILLE – A therapy company alleges a New Athens nursing home has failed to pay for its services.

Motorist allegedly failed to follow traffic signals, caused crash

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon driver claims another motorist caused a crash while attempting to turn left onto Dean Avenue.

Motorist accused of causing collision, injuries

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims another motorist caused a collision on Interstate 64. 

School districts file opposition to Rauner, state’s motion to dismiss school funding dispute

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
In an opposition against the state’s motion to dismiss a dispute over school funding, several school districts argue that the “voluntary” Learning Standards are mandated by required tests that help define the students’ college admission.

Domino's franchise asks court to compel arbitration in suit seeking vehicle expenses

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A Domino’s Pizza franchise asks the district court to compel Domino’s delivery drivers to individually arbitrate their claims in a suit seeking compensation for vehicle expenses.

Chicago bailout puts downstate and suburban students at risk of missing school

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Illinois Policy Institute |
In trying to force a Chicago bailout, proponents of Senate Bill 1 are throwing hundreds of thousands of downstate and suburban students into limbo.

Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder retiring; Associate Judge Smith announces campaign for open seat

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County Associate Judge Sarah Smith announced Wednesday that she will run for the open circuit judge seat created by Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder’s retirement when her term ends in December 2018.

Ray Coleman statement of atonement

By The Madison County Record |
I want to take this opportunity to make a declarative statement to those familiar with my history as the head basketball coach at East St. Louis Sr. High School from 2010 to 2012.

Motorist alleges injuries from collision on Reding Road

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured in a collision in Alhambra Township.

Suit seeks return of earnest money over canceled contract

By Lhalie Castillo |
A Wisconsin company alleges an O'Fallon company owes it money after the cancellation of a contract.

Patient sues Barnes-Jewish Hospital following placement of lumbar drain

By Lhalie Castillo |
A Collinsville couple is suing a St. Louis medical center alleging the husband was injured because of a failure to maintain a sterile field.

Antique store owner alleges Jefferson County woman is unlawfully using Finders Keepers mark

By Lhalie Castillo |
BENTON – The owner of an Indiana antique and consignment store alleges a Jefferson County woman is unlawfully using his mark to offer the same services.

Insurer alleges couple misrepresented value of property in claim

By Lhalie Castillo |
An insurance company claims that a Madison County couple made misrepresentations in the submission of a claim.