News from May 2017
Illegally hired state employees need to be fired
The abuses perpetrated by Pat Quinn, Mike Madigan, and other insubordinate public servants need to stopped.
St. Clair County foreclosures April 21
There were four foreclosures in St. Clair County on April 21.
Madison County asbestos motion docket May 15-19
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for May 15 and 19 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327.
Madison County asbestos jury docket May 15-17
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for May 15-17 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327.
Madison County civil docket May 15-19
There are 16 cases with hearings scheduled on the Madison County civil docket for the week of May 15-19 with circuit judges Matoesian, Crowder, Ruth and Mudge.
Chrysler again claims Wigginton put confidential documents into public record in Uconnect action
Car maker Chrysler, which claimed in April that former U.S. attorney Stephen Wigginton exposed its confidential information in his current capacity as class action lawyer, claims he did it again on May 4.
Seventh Circuit affirms summary judgment for Akira in $1.8 billion TCPA action
CHICAGO – Nicole Blow, who sued clothing retailer Akira for $1.8 billion because it sent text messages to her, granted consent for Akira to send the messages, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on May 4.
Pharmaceutical distributor alleges healthcare facility failed to make payments
BELLEVILLE — A global company that specializes in medical and pharmaceutical distribution is suing a healthcare facility and personal guarantees for alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Woman alleges injuries from trip, fall at gas station
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured at a gas station convenience store when she tripped on a cardboard material while trying to pay for her gas.
Welder alleges unsafe work environment after being placed on oxygen therapy
BELLEVILLE — A welder is suing Canadian National Railway for allegedly failing to provide safe equipment for him to use after he was put on oxygen therapy for his pulmonary fibrosis.
Beelman Truck accused of causing collision on I-255
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing a commercial trucking company for allegedly causing a crash on Interstate 255.
Patient alleges hospital failed to diagnose vascular condition that led to amputation
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing a local hospital, citing medical negligence for an alleged misdiagnosis that led to a partial leg amputation.
Woman sues on behalf of deceased, claiming medical center failed to provide safe exit from building
BELLEVILLE — An executor of an estate is suing a cardiovascular heath care facility, citing alleged medical malpractice for failing to help a man safely exit its premises.
Customer sues Steak N Shake over alleged slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Steak N Shake after she allegedly slipped and fell on a puddle of water inside the restaurant.
Land owner sues City of Mascoutah for allegedly denying development plans
BELLEVILLE — A land owner in Mascoutah is suing the city for allegedly wrongfully denying its development plans.
Driver, passengers sue over rear-end crash
BELLEVILLE — A driver and his passengers are suing another motorist for allegedly hitting their car while passing through an intersection.
Horse training center alleges insurer, agents forged signatures to take insurance funds
BELLEVILLE — A Granite City horse training facility is suing Baldree Insurance Agency Company Inc., Risk Placement Services Inc. and Thomas Mabry, citing alleged unfair and deceptive business practices.
Driver says Warren Transport trucker rear-ended him on I-55
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing a truck driver and his company, alleging he was negligent while operating the truck and caused a collision on the interstate.
Puerto Rico's 'bankruptcy' a warning to Illinois
Illinois needs to enact structural spending reforms to avoid following Puerto Rico down the path to insolvency.
McCaleb: Is Statehouse conversation fake because it ignores Illinois' fiscal reality?
By definition, fake news ignores the facts. It disregards and/or distorts the truth to deliver a message that is far removed from reality. I would argue that much of the news coming out of the Illinois Statehouse is fake.