News from June 2017
What's a junk bond and why Illinois will be America's first 'junk' state
Illinois’ bonds are currently priced like they are junk-rated.
Powerball, Mega Millions to drop Illinois due to budget crisis
Popular lotteries may stop gambling on Illinois.
Minor loses appeal of decision requiring him to register as sex offender for offenses against sister
MT. VERNON — An appellate court has denied a juvenile’s appeal claiming that his being labeled a sexual predator is unconstitutional.
Wife of former Edwardsville asbestos attorney unloads 'white guilt' at DePauw reunion
The wife of an Edwardsville attorney who built tremendous wealth from the Madison County asbestos docket recently addressed a 25th class reunion at DePauw University as a frustrated “white person” with feelings of guilt for not having lived a more “inclusive” life.
Judge says CVS owes GEICO for defending pharmacy employee in accident case
EAST ST. LOUIS — A district judge has ruled that GEICO is entitled to reimbursement by CVS for defending an employee who was in a car accident while delivering prescription drugs for the pharmacy.
Another death by asbestos lawsuits
A productive member of our society has passed away.
Belleville man identified in shooting of Republican congressman
James Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville has been identified as the shooter who took aim at Republican congressmen during a baseball practice in Alexandria, Va. on Wednesday morning.
St. Clair County jury awards mother, daughter $300K in 15-year-old medical malpractice case alleging birth injury
A St. Clair County jury awarded a mother and her daughter $300,000 in a 2002 medical malpractice suit alleging the minor suffered hypoxia and fetal depression during birth, allegedly causing permanent hearing loss.
Delivery, assembly company denies liability in suit alleging child’s bed collapsed
A delivery and assembly company denies liability in a Belleville woman’s lawsuit alleging a bed she purchased from Ashley Furniture collapsed with her child in it.
St. Clair County jury awards motorist $107K in crash suit
A St. Clair County jury awarded a motorist $107,706.57 following a Shiloh collision in Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot’s courtroom.
St. Clair County real estate May 12-30
An O'Fallon home sold for $412,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for May 12-30.
Madison County real estate May 11-15
An Edwardsville home sold for $385,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions from May 11-15.
DOJ denies request to identify former U.S. attorney in misconduct investigation, but releases redacted report on affair
WASHINGTON – Justice Department lawyers denied media requests to identify a former U.S. attorney who committed adultery with a supervisor in his office, but they released a report with dozens of details about the affair.
Passenger alleges injuries from 2016 collision
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly hitting the car he was riding in.
Motorist alleges injuries from head-on collision on Illinois Route 13
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant negligently caused a March crash on Illinois Route 13.
Gateway Roofing, driver sued over O'Fallon crash
BELLEVILLE — Two plaintiffs are suing the owner of a roofing company and a driver, alleging negligence for striking their vehicle and causing injuries.
Man alleges motorist caused multi-car crash in Cahokia
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist claiming she was responsible for a multiple-car collision in Cahokia in 2015.
Madison County civil docket June 19-23
Ten lawsuits have hearings scheduled on the Madison County civil docket for June 19-23 with Circuit Judges Ruth, Matoesian and Crowder.
Madison County asbestos jury docket June 19-23
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for June 19 and 23 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom.
Madison County asbestos motion docket June 19-23
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for June 19-23 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327.