News from July 2017
Appellate court rules in favor of Workers' Compensation Commission regarding man's cellulitis
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed a ruling issued by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien favoring a workers' compensation claimant.
Man alleges benzene exposure from Roxana refinery caused leukemia
EDWARDSVILLE – An East Alton man has filed a benzene lawsuit against the makers of Rust-Oleum and Turtle Wax after he was diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia after allegedly being exposed to toxic emissions as a child from the companies’ facilities in Wood River.
Yandle extends trial date in St. Clair County bid rigging suit
District Judge Staci Yandle reset a trial in several St. Clair County residents’ bid rigging suit against former treasurer Charles Suarez and several tax buyers.
St. Clair County jury awards rental car company more than $36K
A St. Clair County jury awarded a rental car company $36,462.48 in a suit seeking reimbursement following an East St. Louis collision involving one of its rented vehicles.
State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending-- down to the cent
State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill gets signed into law this month.
What is moral responsibility of city administration in Granite City?
Is it appropriate to waive a possible cumulative total in excess of $6,000 in fees and fines (according to the language in the ordinance) because those persons violating the ordinance are city employees?
Illinois' 32% tax increase shows need or taxpayer bill of rights
Illinois taxpayers deserve to have a voice in budgeting decisions as politicians continually look to hike their taxes.
Fifth District: Lopinot should not have granted plaintiff new trial in Caterpillar defense verdict
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot, who concluded post-trial that his errors spoiled an injury trial against heavy equipment maker Caterpillar, committed no error at all, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on July 21.
News vacuum opens door for start-up to focus on important things
That vacuum will provide an opportunity for a new political message and a new cable news messenger. This new entity will speak to those who are not adherents to the message of the crazy left or the crazy right. It will focus on how to achieve the goals listed above; jobs, a significant increase in family purchasing power, an optimistic future for children, and the ability for individuals to control their own senior years.
Massage Envy seeks fees in dismissed class saying it stretched ‘into realm of frivolous’
EAST ST. LOUIS – Massage Envy parlor chain, which defeated a consumer fraud claim in U.S. district court, accuses plaintiffs of bad faith and seeks to recover about $240,000 in legal fees.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 2-4
Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan has three hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Aug. 2-4.
Driver alleges injuries from Alton collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured in an Alton collision when another driver failed to obey a traffic sign.
Acuity Insurance claims it has no duty to defend Moniger Excavating in breach of contract case
EAST ST. LOUIS – An insurance company claims it has no duty or obligation to provide a defense to an excavating company in a suit filed by the village of Glen Carbon.
State Farm seeks more than $60K from alleged wrong-way driver
EDWARDSVILLE – An insurance company is seeking damages from a Clinton County woman after a collision in Madison County.
Mother, minor seek damages following Bethalto crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A mother and her minor child have filed suit against a driver after a single-vehicle crash in Bethalto allegedly caused injuries to the child.
Cyclist alleges driver ran stop sign, hit him in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE – A cyclist alleges he was injured in Collinsville when a motorist failed to yield to a stop sign.
ITLA should launch an apology tour
ITLA should hold its own rally at Malcolm Martin Memorial Park and apologize for the harm they've done.
Alcoa Inc., CBS Corp., others named in representative's alleged asbestos death suit
BELLEVILLE – An Arizona man alleges his decedent died of lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Man alleges he was injured in Edwardsville collision when driver failed to yield
EDWARDSVILLE – A suit has been filed against a Wood River woman over alleged injuries sustained in a collision in Edwardsville.
Passenger alleges injuries in motorcycle crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A Highland man claims he was injured in a motorcycle accident when the driver allegedly struck a concrete mailbox.