News from March 2017
Injured drivers charge negligence, alcohol as factors in Nameoki crash
EDWARDSVILLE — Two drivers are suing Arlander Graham, Jacob Lawrence Vermaat and Vermaat's employer, FBN Transportation LLC, citing alleged negligence caused them to suffer injuries during a multiple-car collision.
Belleville man accuses Equifax, TransUnion of inaccurate reporting after bankruptcy
EAST ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing Equifax Information Services LLC, TransUnion LLC and 1st National Bank of Omaha, alleging unfair and inaccurate reporting of financial information on debts that should have been discharged through bankruptcy.
Motorist alleges woman failed to control vehicle while driving on North Greenmount Road
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing over an accident that took place in September 2015 in O'Fallon.
Employee at Continental Tire in Mount Vernon alleges racial discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Continental Tire the Americas employee has filed suit, citing an alleged hostile work environment due to racial harassment from co-workers and retaliation over his complaint.
Couple alleges Columbia motorist failed to watch for other vehicles
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing a Columbia driver, citing her alleged negligence caused a collision.
HeplerBroom attorneys named to Best Lawyers list
Nine lawyers from HeplerBroom LLC have been recognized in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America.
Woman alleges injuries in trip, fall at O'Fallon car dealership
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Meyer Bros. Auto Co. doing business as Meyer Honda Co., an O'Fallon car dealership, citing alleged negligence due to an uneven sidewalk that caused her to fall and suffer upper-body injuries.
Women driving in Fairview Heights allege motorist hit driver's side of vehicle
BELLEVILLE — A driver and passenger are suing motorist Carolyn Miller, citing alleged negligence caused a collision.
Fairview Heights motorist allegedly failed to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk
BELLEVILLE — A driver who allegedly struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk in Fairview Heights is being sued.
Couple names 51 defendants in asbestos exposure case
BELLEVILLE — A man has filed suit claiming products containing asbestos caused his mesothelioma, and his wife is claiming she was exposed to asbestos fibers on her husband’s clothes. Both allege that multiple defendants are liable for the damages and that they conspired to withhold information about the dangers of asbestos exposure.
MAO/MSP trio files class action against State Farm over unreimbursed medical expenses
EAST ST. LOUIS — A trio of Medicare Advantage Organization/Medicare Secondary Payer companies have filed a putative class action against State Farm for not reimbursing the medical expenses the companies paid on behalf of its policyholders.
Gilster-Mary Corp. ordered to pay half of attorney fees in liability case
EAST ST. LOUIS — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois ordered Gilster-Mary
Lee Corp. (GML) to pay half of the attorney’s fees and costs to plaintiff BNSF Railway Co., following a dispute in a liability case.
Prenzler asks State's Attorney to investigate former administration's data wipe
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler has asked State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons to investigate data destruction by former chairman Alan Dunstan and former administrator Joseph Parente.
Rosenstengel awards med mal plaintiff who suffered kidney damage $29.6 million
U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel on Tuesday awarded a plaintiff in a medical malpractice suit $29.6 million in damages following a bench trial that took place in federal court in East St. Louis in October.
Belleville candidate responds to sitting alderman's 'she knows Ajax and vacuum cleaning' comment
Note Phil Elmore's social media post: March 8, 2017 (International Women's Day) He writes: "Anybody that votes for Lillian hates Belleville and progress. She knows Ajax and vacuum cleaning, that's it. For Belleville sake I hope this is the last we hear from her lunacy.”
Madison County Citizens for Educational Sustainability: Vote 'no' on sales tax increase
Some school board members are saying they “promise” to use some of this new sales tax money to “reduce” property taxes. But a school board member cannot make a promise “forever.” They can change their mind at any time. The purpose of this new sales tax is not to reduce property taxes. It’s to issue bonds, which could increase your property taxes.
Justice reform groups continue push for venue, jurisdiction bills in Missouri Legislature
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling regarding jurisdiction that looks like a win for the business community doesn’t negate the need for legislation reforming the way the state’s courts settle venue and joinder matters, civil justice reform advocates say.
Convicted man to finally recieve full sentencing in St. Clair County
A St. Clair County circuit court will have to finish sentencing a shooter convicted on five felony counts before the defense can appeal, a March 10 hearing before an appeals court found.
Man sues debt collector over discharged debt with Cigna
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing a debt collector for attempting to collect a debt with Cigna following bankruptcy.
Woman sues debt collector over Macy's debt
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a debt collector for allegedly attempting to collect on a discharged debt with Macy's Department Stores.