News from November 2017
Former Collinsville city manager’s motion to compel granted in Whistleblower suit
St. Clair County Associate Judge Chris Kolker granted the former Collinsville city manager’s motion to compel following a discovery dispute in his Whistleblower suit alleging he was terminated for reporting inappropriate actions.
Federal government alleges mortgage on Mounds property is in default
BENTON – The government is seeking to foreclose on a Mounds property.
Capital One Bank alleges individual owes more than $120,000
EDWARDSVILLE – A Highland individual is alleged to have failed to make payments on a credit account.
AIG Insurance Co. claims Bell South wires caused damages to tractor-trailer
BELLEVILLE – An insurance company is seeking reimbursement for money it paid for damages to a tractor-trailer that were allegedly caused by a low-hanging communications wire.
Patient accuses Belleville physician of touching her inappropriately
BELLEVILLE – A patient alleges that a Belleville doctor touched her in an inappropriate manner during a procedure.
Former BNSF Railway alleges cancer diagnosis was caused by asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE – A man formerly employed by BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad alleges asbestos exposure caused him to develop cancer.
Motorist sues over Mississippi Avenue collision
BELLEVILLE – A Cahokia man alleges he was injured when a Sauget driver struck his vehicle in St. Clair County.
Man alleges asbestos exposure through Ford Motor Corp., others caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A former laborer and teacher alleges exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
White Castle denies liability in employee’s suit alleging video shared without consent
White Castle argues that an employee failed to wear protective gear when working with a fryer and then proceeded to remove her pants in a public place, which she knew was under video surveillance.
Consumer claims instant soups not all natural as advertised
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County consumer alleges a brand of instant soup is falsely advertised as all natural.
Company sues general contractors following plant shutdown
BELLEVILLE — A company is suing general contractors for allegedly failing to provide a fully functioning automation system, causing plant shutdown.
Consumer accuses Pekin Insurance Co. of fraud over denial of hail damage claim
EDWARDSVILLE – A Caseyville man alleges his auto insurer denied his claim for hail damages and wrongfully accused him of making fraudulent statements.
Duebbert will plead not guilty to felony sexual abuse charges; Lawyer says 'because he's not guilty'
Prosecutors who failed for a year to build a case that St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert obstructed justice in a murder investigation now charge that he committed four crimes last year in a different case.
Appeals court: State must give union workers their pay raises while negotiating new contract
The Fifth District Appellate Court dealt Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner a setback Nov. 6 by ruling in favor of union employees on the question of stepped salary increases, saying whether or not there is a collective bargaining agreement in place, the union workers are owed the regular pay raises, which the state hasn't paid since a contract expired in 2015.
Long John Silvers patron alleges liquid around soda machine caused fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges she fell at a Wood River restaurant because of liquid on the floor.
Patient allegess doctor failed to perform proper tests for eye condition
EDWARDSVILLE – A patient alleges she has lost sight in her right eye because of a physician's and medical facilities' alleged failure to perform certain tests.
Student alleges instructor at Edwardsville Hot Yoga made unwanted physical contact
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges that he was subjected to unwanted sexual advances by a yoga instructor.
Proper controls needed for contingency fee-based litigation
As we confront the toll that opioid addiction has had on the public health and safety of our community, what should we expect from our elected officials in their handling of this high stakes problem?
Madison County civil docket Nov. 13-17
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Ruth, Matoesian, Dugan and Crowder have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Nov. 13-17.
St. Clair County real estate Oct. 25-31
A Shiloh commercial property was sold for nearly $5 million as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions.