News from July 2017
Woman alleges injuries from Alton rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges her head and neck were injured as a result of a collision in Alton.
Patient alleges physician failed to remove salivary stone
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman alleges that she was injured because of the negligent conduct of a Maryville physician.
City of Fairview Heights seeks order to authorize demolition of property
&&& BELLEVILLE – The city of Fairview Heights is seeking demolition of a property it alleges is unsafe.
State tax hike means Harrisburg's richest get richer
School’s out in the summertime. So when Harrisburg’s Mike and Angella Gauch decided they would drive to Springfield earlier this month, getting out of work wasn’t a concern.
LeChien denies injunction that would have forced payment to social services providers
Agencies that provide social services to the state can’t claim the same right of payment as state employees in the absence of appropriations, St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien ruled on July 17.
Madison County civil docket July 25-28
Madison County circuit judges Crowder, Mudge, Matoesian and Ruth have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for July 25-28.
Unclaimed property bill requires excess funds go towards curing pension debt
SPRINGFIELD - A provision of the omnibus budget bill that allows the Illinois treasurer to offset "actuarial reserve deficiencies" in the state's woefully under-funded pensions, faces criticism among business interests.
Couples alleges that ALFA Laval Inc., others failed to warn employees of danger of asbestos
A couple is suing a dozens of corporations for allegedly failing to protect and warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
Couple say 4520 Corp Inc., others failed to prevent exposure to asbestos
A couple is suing a number of corporations for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent employees from contracting asbestos-induced cancer.
Man says Multi-Care Specialists, doctor caused injuries during spinal manipulation
EDWARDSVILLE — A lawsuit against a Granite City chiropractor has been transferred from St. Clair County to Madison County Circuit Court.
Belleville alleges North 10th street property is a nuisance
BELLEVILLE – The city of Belleville alleges that a North 10th Street property is in disrepair and is seeking its demolition.
City of Belleville alleges property owner failed to correct or demolish structure
BELLEVILLE – The city of Belleville is seeking demolition of a Periwinkle Circle property it alleges is unsafe.
City of Belleville alleges West D Street property is in disrepair
BELLEVILLE – The owners of a property in Belleville are alleged to have failed to correct or demolish a dilapidated structure.
Madison County real estate June 1-16
An Edwardsville property sold for nearly $700,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for June 1-16.
St. Clair County real estate June 12-19
An O'Fallon home sold for more than $448,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for June 12-19.
Madison County foreclosures June 19-July 6
There were 32 foreclosures in Madison County between June 19 and July 6.
St. Clair foreclosures July 7-13
There were eight foreclosures in St. Clair County between July 7 and July 13.
Herndon denies remand to St. Clair County in personal injury suit against Dillard's
EAST ST. LOUIS – St.Clair County resident Toni Perrin concealed the value of a suit against retailer Dillard’s in bad faith to defeat federal jurisdiction, U.S. District Judge David Herndon ruled on July 13.
Karmeier deposition key factor in State Farm's summary judgment move in multi-billion RICO case
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier swore he knew nothing of campaign contributions from State Farm in 2004, according to a motion the insurer filed against a $10 billion racketeering claim on July 17.
Trip, fall suit against Fast Eddie’s Bon Air at trial in Mudge’s court
A woman’s trip and fall suit against Fast Eddie’s Bon Air alleging she tripped on an unmarked curb is at trial in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge’s courtroom.