News from March 2017
Madison County real estate March 1-6
A Glen Carbon home sold for $479,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions from March 1-6.
Madison County asbestos motion docket March 27-29
There are 11 cases scheduled on the Madison County asbestos motion docket for March 27 and 29 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County foreclosures March 14-17
There were 13 foreclosures in Madison County from March 14-17.
St. Clair County foreclosures March 3-13
There were seven foreclosures in St. Clair County from March 3-13.
St. Clair County real estate March 7-13
A Caseyville home sold for more than $400,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for March 7-13.
Poll: Illinois voters want budget that reforms pensions, consolidates government and freezes property tax
Illinois voters are ready to reform the way the state does business, according to a new poll released by the Illinois Policy Institute.
Madigan petitions Supreme Court for direct appeal of LeChien's order preserving worker pay
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has asked the Supreme Court for direct appeal of a St. Clair County order preserving a normal payroll for state employees in the absence of appropriations.
Man alleges insurer denied claim after car set fire
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County man is suing Progressive Insurance Counselors Corporation, citing alleged refusal to pay coverage premiums after his car was destroyed by vandalism.
JNM Transportation, truck driver blamed for Madison County crash
BELLEVILLE — An Iuka couple is suing truck driver Billie Lucas and employer JNM Transportation Inc., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries after a crash.
Customer alleges injuries from trip, fall at Belleville pizza place
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Papa Vito's Inc. and property owner Pamela Smith, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries after she tripped on concrete while entering the building.
Belleville church alleges breach of warranty after sewer system failed
BELLEVILLE — A church is suing Keel Engineering Inc. and H & M Backhoe Services Inc., citing alleged breach of implied warranty and negligent misrepresentation after a sewer system failed shortly after installation.
Man convicted of firearms possession claims state police failed to notify him FOID card was revoked
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing Jessica Trame, Chief of the Firearms Services Bureau of the Illinois State Police, and other officers and employees of the Illinois State Police, citing alleged negligence spoliation of evidence and failure to notify, as he claims the department did not inform him that his Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID) had been revoked.
Dupo man claims he injured ankle due to uneven floor in steel shop
BELLEVILLE — A Dupo man is suing Custom Steel Processing Inc., citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries after he injured his ankle due to an uneven floor.
Patient alleges doctor failed to follow up on lab work, leaving liver cancer undiagnosed
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Richard Derby M.D. and HSHS Medical Group doing business as Family and Sports Medicine Shiloh, citing alleged medical negligence for leaving his liver cancer undiagnosed because of failure to follow up on lab work.
Student, mother allege Belleville West failed to protect student from attack
BELLEVILLE — A high school student and his mother are suing Belleville Township High School West District #201 and another unnamed student, citing alleged failure to protect and unsafe environment.
Asbestos report shows Madison County remains 'preeminent mature' jurisdiction
Madison County's court system and some of the high profile local lawyers who built their practices here continue to dominate the nation's asbestos litigation landscape.
Illinois politicians vote to divert $300 million from state coffers to fuel local spending
Despite Illinois’ billions in deficit spending and skyrocketing debt, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 278, which would transfer an additional $300 million per year of state income tax funds to local governments, continuing to prop up local overspending that fuels high property taxes.
Transgender woman alleges discrimination from Fairview Heights employer
EAST ST. LOUIS — A transgender woman is suing her former employer for allegedly discriminating against her when she decided to transition from a man to a woman.
Transgender woman accuses Greenville prison staff of discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — A transgender inmate at the Greenville prison is suing a prison doctor, counselor, case manager and other prison personnel, citing alleged transgender discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Waste transport facility claims auto parts maker incorrectly labeled hazardous liquid
EAST ST. LOUIS — A waste transport facility is suing an automotive parts maker for allegedly mislabeling a corrosive material that threatened a storm drain.