News from May 2017
Motorist sues over rear-end crash in Glen Carbon
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver, Tyler Heath, alleging that he failed to operate his vehicle in such a way to prevent injuries.
Widow blames EMS, Mercy Hospital for husband's fall from stretcher during transport
EDWARDSVILLE — A widow is suing Kimberly Feldhake, Joseph Goreman, Mission Care of Illinois LLC d/b/a Abbott EMS and Mercy Hospital, emergency care providers, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to her late husband.
Illinois Supreme Court adopts policy statement for pretrial services
The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted a statewide policy statement for pretrial services that includes a risk assessment tool to help courts determine whether low-risk defendants should be detained or released prior to trial.
Home buyer claims sellers, inspector did not disclose mold, moisture damage at Moro property
EDWARDSVILLE — A home buyer is suing David Scheldt, Sherry Scheldt, Stephen Norris and Prudent Home Inspection Inc., sellers and an inspection company, citing alleged common law fraud.
Cyclists allege driver fell asleep before one-car collision that left oil in roadway
EDWARDSVILLE — Three cyclists are suing a driver, alleging negligence and failure to report an accident to avoid causing more damage.
Man sues Alton nursing home on behalf of deceased relative
EDWARDSVILLE — An administrator for a deceased relative is suing an Alton health care facility, alleging that its negligence led to wrongful death.
Motorist claims driver caused rear-end crash on Moro Road in 2015
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing driver Austin L. Fuller, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries for an August 2015 crash in Moro Township.
Customer sues Home Depot over slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer is suing Home Depot after she allegedly slipped and fell on a slippery floor.
Industrial parts distributor sues manufacturer for breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — An industrial parts distributor is suing a manufacturer for allegedly failing to make payments.
Motorist alleges injuries from collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision.
Wife seeks $10 million, alleging husband was enticed to spend marital money
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman seeks more than $10 million in compensation after another woman enticed her husband to use the couple's marital money for the defendant's benefit.
Guest sues homeowners after being struck by door
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing two homeowners after she was allegedly struck by a door and fell to the ground while at their home.
Go-cart crash prompts 36-count wrongful death suit; But coroner's verdict says man died of heart disease
The surviving spouse of a man allegedly killed following a go-cart crash two years ago at Gateway Motorsports Park has filed a 36-count wrongful death lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court.
Madison County foreclosures April 25-28
There were 11 foreclosures in Madison County from April 25-28
St. Clair County foreclosures April 21-26
There were nine foreclosures in St. Clair County from April 21-26.
Driver claims negligence caused crash on I-64 overpass
BELLEVILLE — A Troy woman is suing a motorist over a January car accident in Fairview Heights
Brady 'bargain' is just another unbalanced budget
The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn for the summer on May 31 – which means lawmakers have less than three weeks to pass a state budget. State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, has proposed what he hopes may be the big “compromise” to end the impasse.
Couple files asbestos suit after husband diagnosed with cancer last year
BELLEVILLE — A man and his wife filed suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court seeking damages from a number of companies that produced products that contained asbestos.
Company accused of fraud can compel arbitration with plaintiff for some matters, appellate court says
&&&An investment gone awry and whether or not defendants could compel arbitration for various disputes were at issue in the Fifth District Appellate Court of Illinois ruling which ordered parts of the dispute back to the lower court. In Lakho v. Nisar, the court found that a St. Clair court erred by granting the defendants arbitration for several counts in the case.
Man files asbestos suit after wife dies of lung cancer
BELLEVILLE — The surviving husband of a woman who died from lung cancer filed suit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court seeking damages from a wide range of companies that produced products that contained asbestos.