News from May 2017
Siever Equipment employee allegedly cut arm, hand with angle grinder
EDWARDSVILLE — An employee of Siever Equipment Co. is suing a welding and metal-working product company, citing alleged negligence and breach of implied warranty.
Farm owner allegedly failed to pay for alpacas, equipment
EDWARDSVILLE — Two individuals are suing the owner of a Troy alpaca farm, citing alleged breach of contract for refusing to pay an amount due.
Motorist sued over January 2016 rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, both Madison County residents, alleging negligence caused a January 2016 collision in St. Louis County.
Judge Sarah Smith certified as Illinois National Guard’s first military judge under code of military justice
EDWARDSVILLE — Growing up in Edwardsville, Third Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Sarah Smith, a daughter of a lineman and a stay-at-home mom, knew that if she wanted to go college, she would have to figure out a way to pay for it.
Kelley finds client of former chief judge not guilty of corruption; Handled major civil cases under Baricevic tenure
When St. Clair County Associate Judge Randall Kelley cleared Board of Review member Michael Crockett of corruption charges last week, he cleared the client of a former chief judge who greatly increased his judicial power.
Report shows 'true' accounting of pension liabilities more than double what governments say; Expert: debt is 'utterly absurd'
Financial expert Mark Glennon of Wilmette says in his analysis of a new study on state and local pensions that the only way to reduce the substantial obligations facing Illinois funds are by amending the state constitution or through federal bankruptcy.
St. Clair County real estate April 26-28
An O'Fallon property sold for $386,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transaction for April 26-28.
Madison County real estate April 19-28
A Troy property sold for $625,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for April 19-28.
Crowder enters protective order in suit involving fatal police pursuit
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder filed a protective order in a suit against the City of Madison and a police officer involving a fatal collision while an alleged car thief ran from the police.
Woman accused of sexually assaulting three-year-old denies allegations
A woman accused of sexual assault denies allegations in a suit alleging a young girl was sexually and physically abused with a tampon at Word of Life Tabernacle.
Attorney joins divorce lawyer's motion for sanctions in former client's legal malpractice suit
An attorney has joined a previously suspended divorce attorney’s motion for sanctions against her former client and his attorney, former Madison County judge Thomas Hildebrand, for allegedly filing a frivolous legal malpractice suit that they knew was time bared.
Hardee's settles customer's suit alleging assault during attempted robbery
Hardee’s Restaurant settled a suit filed by a customer alleging he was attacked in the restroom during an attempted robbery.
Summary judgment granted in part, denied in part in asbestos attorney's suit
Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison granted in part and denied in part a construction company and contractor’s motion for summary judgment in an asbestos attorney’s lawsuit alleging mold and water infiltrated his $775,000 Troy home.
Madison County asbestos motion docket May 24
There are three asbestos cases with hearings scheduled on the Madison County asbestos motion docket on May 24 with Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs.
Madison County civil docket May 22-24
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Dugan, Ruth, Matoesian and Crowder have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for May 22-24.
Sen. Kyle McCarter deserves U.S. ambassador appointment
If everything works out the way he hopes, Republican State Sen. Kyle McCarter of Lebanon may be leaving the legislature and beginning a dramatic new phase in his life. He's been recommended to President Donald Trump as the ideal candidate to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya.
Reasons why FNC is losing audience to MSNBC
For those of you who do not follow things as mundane as television rating scores, you may be surprised to learn that Fox News Channel (FNC) is losing its lead as the powerhouse in primetime cable TV ratings to MSNBC. There are a couple of reasons why.
Pedestrian claims driver backed into her in Edwardsville parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE — A pedestrian is suing a vehicle owner and driver for allegedly backing into her in an Edwardsville apartment parking lot in May 2015.
Metro East median property taxes rank in the top 50 highest in Illinois
High property taxes in the Metro East region are fueling out-migration from the area.
Suit claims American Family Insurance in Alton failed to maintain safe premises
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing an Alton insurance company and its operator, citing alleged negligence in maintaining the premises which resulted in a slip and serious injury to her back.