News from June 2017
Kolker denies dismissal in legal malpractice case involving divorce dispute
St. Clair County Associate Judge Chris Kolker denied the Blake Behme Law Group’s motion to dismiss a former client’s $1.15 million legal malpractice suit, in which they argued that she agreed to a divorce settlement on her own after her attorneys advised against it.
Notice of impending dismissal filed in nurse's suit alleging termination following breast cancer
Notice of impending dismissal was given in a nurse’s discrimination suit alleging she was wrongfully terminated after she took leave for breast reconstruction surgery following breast cancer.
Madison County asbestos motion docket June 28-30
There are 33 cases with hearings scheduled on the Madison County asbestos motion docket for June 28-30 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327.
Madison County civil docket June 26-29
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Crowder, Dugan and Ruth have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for June 26-29.
Madison County foreclosures June 9-16
There were eight foreclosures in Madison County from June 9-16.
Madison County real estate May 11-26
An East Alton commercial property sold for $950,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for May 11-26.
St. Clair County real estate May 15-31
An O'Fallon home sold for more than $492,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for May 15-31.
Asbestos lawyer guilt, projected
Radical left-wingers often use the banner of “social justice” to implement their hidden agendas, and the “racial sobriety” program offered by Fr. Clarence Williams is a perfect example.
Mass actions have come to an end in state courts, Sotomayor laments
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justices have put an end to mass actions in state courts against two or more defendants, according to a dissent they don’t dispute.
Mother of Belleville murder victim wants justice for son
GREENWOOD, Miss. – Six months after the murder of Carl Silas in Belleville, his mother wants to know who murdered him and why.
Should shooter have been allowed to retain FOID card?
The gunned down shooter from Belleville who on Wednesday brought the country to its knees possessed a valid Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card, authorities say.
Insurance company alleges roof lifted off building from wind gusts
EDWARDSVILLE — An insurance company is suing a roofing installation contractor after the roof allegedly lifted off a corner of the building from wind gusts.
Man claims faulty rifle caused blindness in one eye
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a gun store, claiming it sold him an unsafe firearm that caused blindness in one eye.
Man files Dram Shop suit against Doc Holliday's
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing a Cottage Hills bar and its operators, alleging that their sale of alcohol to an individual contributed to a crash that caused serious injuries.
Mother alleges injuries from crash in Edwardsville parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother, individually and on behalf of her minor daughter, is suing a driver for breach of duty while he was backing out of a parking space, causing a wreck and injuries.
Motorcyclist says Affton Trucking, driver responsible for May crash in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE — A Hartford Village motorcyclist is suing a trucking company and its employee, alleging negligence in maintaining and operating a semi-truck.
Man accused of negligence for Troy crash with then-16-year-old driver, four passengers
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and her four passengers are suing a motorist for alleged careless driving which caused a collision.
Two drivers, passengers sue man for allegedly causing 2015 crash on East Broadway in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE — Four plaintiffs are suing a motorist, alleging that he was negligent in causing a wreck on East Broadway in Alton.
Minnesota woman sues for alleged injuries at Collinsville Days Inn
EDWARDSVILLE -- A Minneapolis woman is suing Days Inn in Collinsville for damages for injuries she allegedly sustained while walking on the hotel’s handicapped walkway.
Man sues insurance company for failing to settle claim from cat attack
EDWARDSVILLE — A Maryville man is suing an insurance company and the special representative of a deceased woman's estate, alleging breach of duty for failing to settle injury claims brought against them for injuries caused by the woman's pet cat.