News from October 2017
Motorist alleges injuries in multi-vehicle collision
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County motorist is seeking damages following a multi-vehicle collision.
Workforce report at Illinois appellate prosecutor’s office shows underutilization of minorities
SPRINGFIELD – Workforce statistics at the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s office show that White persons held 66 of 73 jobs at last report, a rate higher than 90 percent.
Madison County jury reaches defense verdict in medical malpractice suit
A Madison County jury reached a defense verdict in favor of Midwest Radiological Associates and one of its physicians in a medical malpractice suit alleging a doctor failed to recognize signs of lumbar infection, thus delaying emergency surgery.
Kolker denies dismissal in suit alleging fatal collision involving secondary disabled vehicle after rental car ran out of gas
St. Clair County associate judge Chris Kolker denied dismissal in a suit alleging a man died in a fatal collision when he went to the aid of another disabled vehicle while waiting on the side of the highway after his rental car ran out of gas.
Former wife of convicted tax buyer voluntarily dismisses marriage dispute
The former wife of a tax buyer who pleaded guilty to rigging bids at tax sales has voluntarily dismissed her suit seeking $714,757 in a marriage dispute against her ex-husband, his brother and their father.
Jamaican resort seeks summary judgment in guest's suit alleging she was injured from broken lounge chair
Companies sued for allegedly owning and operating a Jamaican resort seek summary judgment in a guest’s suit alleging her was injured when she sat in a broken lounge chair.
Patel Internal Medicine, doctor allegedly failed to diagnose cancer
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges a decedent's cancer was not diagnosed or treated, causing his death.
Woman sues owner of camper after alleged attack
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is seeking damages after she was struck with a baseball bat while visiting a camper in Michael.
Homeowners allege Country Mutual Insurance refused to pay for hail damages
EDWARDSVILLE – A Glen Carbon couple alleges their insurer has refused to pay for all damages to their roof caused by a hail storm.
Patient alleges injuries from slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims she slipped and fell on the polished floor of an x-ray room while attempting to stand unassisted on one foot.
Patient alleges bulb syringe left in place following hysterectomy
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims a bulb syringe was negligently left in place following a hysterectomy.
Woman alleges cake mix falsely advertised as all natural
BELLEVILLE — A consumer filed a class-action lawsuit against a cake and cookie mix producer for allegedly falsely advertising its products as all natural.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 9-13
There are only four cases scheduled on the civil docket for Oct. 9-13 with circuit judges Crowder, Matoesian and Mudge.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 25-28
There were 15 foreclosures in Madison County from Sept. 25 to 28.
Madison County real estate Sept. 18-29
An Edwardsville home sold for $420,000 as part of the recent real estate transactions from Sept. 18-29.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 14-21
There were 12 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Sept. 14-21.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 18-25
A Belleville property was sold for $450,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions from Sept. 18-25.
Belleville's now permanent 'temporary' sales tax is driving out people and businesses
The city officials who told the people then that it was just "temporary" knew they were going to keep it. The more they get the more they spend.
Former State's Attorney Brian Towne does the perp walk
When law officers break the law, even if it's allegedly in the pursuit of justice, they stop being law officers and become criminals – no better than the purported lawbreakers they're trying to apprehend, and arguably much worse.
Armstrong Pumps, others named in suit by man who alleges asbestos caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges asbestos exposure during his military service and career caused him to develop lung cancer.