News from November 2017
Landlord alleges Allstate denied claim
BELLEVILLE — A property landlord is suing an insurance company for denying his claim following a fire.
Shopper alleges Wal-Mart employee collided with her
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper claims she was injured when a Wal-Mart employee collided with her at the Granite City store.
Motorist sues over Edwardsville Road collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims her vehicle spun off the roadway following an Edwardsville Road collision.
Foley denies taking part in Madison County bid rigging conspiracy; Amended complaint rejoins county defendnats, seeks to expand class
In response to the recently amended Madison County bid rigging class action, auctioneer James Foley says he was not an alleged conspirator nor was he the auctioneer at tax sales where delinquent taxes were systematically sold at the highest penalty rate.
Tillery opposes transfer in suit involving minor league baseball class action
In its response to Advanced Analytical’s motion to dismiss or transfer, Korein Tillery argues that a forum clause written into a contract with the research contractor and two economists is voidable due to fraud in a suit involving a minor league baseball class action.
What percentage of business should come from referrals
Much of a law practice’s marketing is targeting prospective clients and designed to inform them about your firm and its services, and to get them to call you when they need help. Thank you Mr. Obvious! What if you could get business to come to you without the cost of advertising, public relations, memberships and other marketing expenses we all pay to get new business?
Matoesian grants leave to file amended complaint in suit alleging injuries from door
In light of a mother and son’s motion to dismiss, their relative was granted leave to amend her complaint alleging she was injured when she was struck by a door to the garage and fell to the ground.
Matoesian grants default judgment in suit over property fire
Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian granted default judgment in favor of a property owner after a tenant failed to respond to a suit alleging she caused a fire by leaving a stove unattended while it was in use.
Holiday Inn, guest in ‘meaningful negotiations’ in slip and fall suit
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge rescheduled a case management conference after the parties began “meaningful negotiation” in a woman’s suit alleging she slipped and fell while taking a shower at Holiday Inn Express.
Jury trial scheduled in legal malpractice suit
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth scheduled a jury trial for next November in a legal malpractice suit alleging an East Alton law firm failed to file a lawsuit following a workplace injury.
Asbestos attorneys drive another company into bankruptcy
As companies making more prevalent, more toxic asbestos products went under, however, attention turned to – and an undue burden fell on – GP/Bestwall, which was named in roughly 80 percent of all mesothelioma cases over the last five years.
Following release from 10-year prison stint, Peel again challenges conviction and again loses
BENTON – Former lawyer Gary Peel, who challenged his criminal convictions from prison many times and always lost, challenged them upon his recent release and lost again.
Clay picked to lead association of court clerks
PEORIA – Colleagues of St. Clair County circuit clerk Kahalah Clay elected her as president of the Illinois Association of Court Clerks on Nov. 13.
Dismissal partially granted in age discrimination suit
EAST ST. LOUIS - Federal judge Phil Gilbert granted in part and denied in part dismissal in an age discrimination suit alleging a woman was told she was being replaced by a younger mind.
Herndon grants dismissal in former St. Clair County employee's retaliation suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Federal judge David R. Herndon dismissed a former St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department employee's suit alleging retaliatory discharge.
Fifth District upholds workers' compensation ruling in shoulder injury case
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court upheld a decision out of the Madison County Circuit Court siding with a decision by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission ordering prospective shoulder surgery in a case.
Cook County retirees outnumber active employees in two years
Recently released data shows retirees outpacing active employees, adding pressure to an already stressed pension fund.
Fifth District rejects tractor trailer driver's back injury claim
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed a decision by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission that the estate of an Illinois man failed to prove his back issues were linked to his employment.
Illinoisans’ no good, very bad year
The biggest obstacle Illinoisans face in Springfield remains the same: an all-powerful House speaker, and members of both parties who are all too eager to kowtow.
Illinois flunks new nationwide fiscal report card
The Land of Lincoln received the lowest possible grade in budget forecasting and legacy costs.