News from June 2017
Woman who allegedly allowed local Flyboyz gang to use home for gang activity will have to pay damages
&&&MT. VERNON — Justice Thomas Welsh and the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court upheld on June 1 a Madison County ruling that homeowner Jacqueline Lumpkins, who was accused of maintaining a property used by local gang Flyboyz, is liable for a large sum in damages after Lumpkins appealed asking for the court to fully vacate the ruling.
Woman claims she got food poisoning from Edwardsville Arby's
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the Edwardsville Arby's restaurant, alleging she suffered from food poisoning from her meal.
Shopper sues Wal-Mart over slip, fall at Highland store
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper is suing Wal-Mart after she allegedly fell on a puddle of water at its Highland store.
Former client alleges deceased Collinsville attorney mishandled work comp case
EDWARDSVILLE — A Fairview Heights man is suing the estate of his former attorney, Herman Carl Runge Jr., alleging breach of duty for failing to properly handle his workers' comp case.
Work comp study shows Illinois has among highest per-claim average; High in med payments and litigation, too
Despite a decrease of 6.4 percent in the costs for workers' compensations claims since 2010, Illinois still has one of the higher cost-per-claim averages compared to the other states, according to recent analysis.
Supreme Court: Claims from out-of-state plaintiffs shouldn't be filed in California; Will it affect Madison County's national docket?
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned rulings made by three California courts that concluded they had specific jurisdiction over lawsuits brought by out-of-state residents against a company not incorporated or headquartered there.
Nursing home sued for allegedly failing to properly care for patient
EDWARDSVILLE — An administrator of the estate of the deceased is suing a nursing center and medical facility for allegedly failing to properly care for the decedent.
Woman alleges coin collectors unlawfully purchase, sell stolen items
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the owners of a coin collection store for allegedly unlawfully selling stolen products.
State Supreme Court expands continuing education credits for judging student simulation training
To better prepare law students to practice in the 21st century, the Illinois Supreme Court recently adopted changes to the minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) rules that emphasize the increasing importance of simulation training for educating law students.
Motorist sued over 2015 wreck at South Belt West and South Illinois
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing Patricia Henson, alleging that she negligently took a left-hand turn that caused an April 2015 Belleville accident.
Motorist sued over January crash on Camp Jackson Road
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Loren Hearty, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries while the defendant was driving.
Driver says other motorist, car owner negligent for crash at Fullerton and N. Illinois
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing a motorist and owner of the vehicle, alleging negligence in a November accident.
Woman sues G&B Busing, driver for December crash in Dupo
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing Larry L. Watson and G&B Busing, alleging that the driver and his employer were negligent for a December bus crash.
Motorist alleges two drivers hit him while making left turn
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing Victoria L. Douglas and Jennifer R. Delashmit, claiming they are responsible for injuries he suffered in a crash in May 2015.
Driver sues over 2015 Alorton crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist has been sued in St. Clair County for negligence in causing a November 2015 wreck in Alorton.
Motorcyclist claims driver struck him at red light in Belleville
BELLEVILLE — A motorcyclist is suing a vehicle driver, alleging he suffered severe injuries due to her negligence while driving.
Driver allegedly ran red light at Lebanon Road and 161, causing crash
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, alleging the defendant was negligent and caused injuries.
Driver alleges motorist caused Fairview Heights collision
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing a motorist alleging negligence for a 2015 wreck in Fairview Heights.
Arrowhead Building, driver sued for crash on 157 exit ramp
BELLEVILLE — An Alton motorist is suing a truck driver and a building materials supplier, alleging negligence stemming from a rear-end crash on the shoulder of an exit ramp.
Suit claims driver negligently caused Belleville collision last year
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, alleging negligence in causing a 2016 crash on Anderson Lane.