News from October 2017
Motorist sued over Freeburg collision
BELLEVILLE – A driver and passenger are seeking damages from a Belleville woman after a collision in Freeburg.
Passenger alleges injuries from East St. Louis collision
BELLEVILLE – A Venice man alleges he was injured in an auto accident in East St. Louis when another driver failed to stop at a traffic signal.
Former employees allege McDonald's stores biometrics without consent
BELLEVILLE – Two former McDonald's employees allege that the company does not inform employees that their biometric information is being collected and stored.
Woman alleges Wood River police officer searched home without warrant
EDWARDSVILLE – A Wood River woman alleges her home was searched by a city police officer without a warrant.
Greensfelder Hemker attorney joins USA&M arbitration panel
ST. LOUIS - Mary Ann Wymore, an attorney with the St. Louis-based firm of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale PC, has joined the mediation panel of the U.S. Arbitration & Mediation (USA&M), a leading provider of legal mediation and arbitration services.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 16-20
There are 15 cases scheduled on the Madison County civil docket for Oct. 16-20 with circuit judges Crowder, Dugan, Hylla, Matoesian, Mudge and Ruth.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 29 - Oct. 5
There were 13 foreclosures in Madison County from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5
Madison County real estate Oct. 2-6
An Edwardsville home sold for more than $460,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions from Oct. 2-6.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 22 -Oct. 4
There were 17 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Sept. 22 to Oct. 4.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 27-Oct. 3
A Caseyville property sold for $620,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.
Janus v. AFSCME could mean more freedom for Illinois' government workers
For four decades, government workers have been denied their First Amendment right to freedom of association, but that could change with a U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2018.
Woman alleges late brother's lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure, names Crane Co., others in suit
BELLEVILLE – A sister of a man who died after being diagnosed with lung cancer alleges the cancer was caused by asbestos exposure.
Aurora Pump, others named in suit by man who alleges lung cancer was caused by asbestos
BELLEVILLE – A laborer alleges his exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
Couple seeks more than $50,000 in damages from ALFA Laval, others over alleged asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE – A veteran alleges that exposure to asbestos during his military career led to injuries.
Couple files suit against Ball Corp, others for use of asbestos fibers in products
BELLEVILLE – A couple is seeking damages over allegations that the husband's lung cancer was wrongfully caused by asbestos exposure.
Widow alleges asbestos exposure from ABB Inc., others' products caused husband's cancer
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges her husband's death was caused by asbestos exposure.
Borg-Warner Corp., others accused of causing man's cancer due to asbestos fibers
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges exposure to asbestos during his employment in residential construction and as a machine operator at an Alabama plant caused lung cancer.
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Chrysler attaches deposition of UConnect lead plaintiff to summary judgment motion
EAST ST. LOUIS – Belleville lawyer Brian Flynn swore as lead plaintiff against Chrysler that he suffered damages from a dangerous defect in his Jeep, yet testified that he kept driving it and took parents, girlfriend, and others along without warning them.
Herndon grants dismissal in Xarelto suit for lack of personal jurisdiction
Herndon grants dismissal in Xarelto suit for lack of personal jurisdiction