News from June 2017
Metal worker alleges loose hardware on construction site
EDWARDSVILLE — A metal worker is suing Kehrer Brothers Construction Inc. and Contegra Construction Company LLC, alleging that they failed to secure hardware near scaffolding he was working on.
Woman claims she was knocked to ground by dog in Glen Carbon PetSmart
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when a dog knocked her to the ground inside the Glen Carbon PetSmart.
Driver sued over fatal collision with pedestrian
EDWARDSVILLE — A widow is suing a motorist, alleging the defendant was negligent in a collision that resulted in the death of her husband while he was a pedestrian.
Trucking company sues contractor for allegedly failing to pay
BELLEVILLE — A trucking company is suing an excavating contractor for allegedly failing to make payments.
Mother says driver was reckless while changing lanes in 2016 Fairmont City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — The mother of a minor is suing a driver, alleging that the defendant caused an accident when he attempted to change lanes.
Insurance company allegedly failed to compensate for vehicle damaged in flash floods
BELLEVILLE — Two vehicle owners are suing Unique Insurance Company for allegedly failing to properly compensate them when their vehicle was damaged in flash floods.
'Show Me State' shows Illinois the way on lawsuit reform
It is tale of two states – the “Show Me State” and the “Sue Me State.”
Man alleges injuries from Bethalto crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a Bethalto collision.
Man sues driver for allegedly crashing into pole
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing the driver for allegedly crashing into a pole.
Motorist alleges driver ran red light
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist for allegedly running a red light and causing a crash.
Woman says tractor-trailer hit her while she investigated overturned vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing the owner of a tractor-trailer and its driver for allegedly hitting her car while she pulled over to investigate an overturned vehicle.
Motorist sues following multi-vehicle collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing two men and their employers following a multi-vehicle collision in 2015.
Motorist accused of causing collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision.
Illinois House passes resolution encouraging tourism in the Bahamas
State representatives passed House Resolution 290, encouraging tourism between Illinois and the Bahamas.
Physical therapy center, doctors dispute patient’s claim she fractured foot during therapy session; Jury trial scheduled for April 2018
A jury trial has been scheduled for next April in a medical malpractice lawsuit against Apex Physical, in which the therapy center disputes a patient’s claims that she fractured her foot during her physical therapy session following a stroke.
Preemptive strike legislation against Trump environmental policies migrating from California
SPRINGFIELD – Legislation introduced in the House that would require state agencies in Illinois to enforce environmental standards adopted under the Obama Administration, if those standards are rolled back under Trump is nearly identical to one advancing in the California legislature.
Plaintiffs in J&J talc cases hit with major setback; Mo. business leader says attitudes changing for better
ST. LOUIS - Legal experts following the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder lawsuits in St. Louis say that even in the face of Monday’s declared mistrial of one of the cases on jurisdictional grounds, many of the hundreds of other cases will drag on “because so much money is involved.”
Student reaches settlement with Lindenwood University in suit alleging he fell from dorm bed
A student’s lawsuit against Lindenwood University alleging he was injured when he fell from a bunk bed in his dorm room has been dismissed after the parties reached an undisclosed settlement.
Property tax bill: May cause heart attack or stroke
The Illinois Policy Institute brings focus to the rising Illinois property taxes.
St. Clair County responds to residents' motion to strike bid rigging suit; Parties seek to extend August trial date
St. Clair County and former treasurer Charles Suarez filed a response to several residents’ motion to strike their reply supporting summary judgment, claiming that their reply sufficiently argues “exceptional circumstances” to file the reply in a suit alleging they participated in a bid rigging scheme.