News from September 2017
Former prosecutor in age discrimination case seeks to withdraw confession, and lawsuit
Former Madison County prosecutor Julia Matoesian seeks to withdraw a confession her former attorney entered on her behalf in an age discrimination suit she also seeks to withdraw against State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons and the county.
Widow claims ALFA Laval, others failed to warn regarding the effects of asbestos
BELLEVILLE – A widow is seeking damages over her husband's allegedly asbestos-related death.
Swansea man alleged to have defaulted on $7,000 loan
BELLEVILLE – A Millstadt individual alleges a Swansea resident failed to pay a loan in full.
Branum Oil Co. owner claims lung cancer was caused by asbestos
BELLEVILLE – The owner/operator of Branum Oil Co. alleges that exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer earlier this year.
Arvinmeritor Inc. alleged to have failed to warn of asbestos dangers, daughter claims
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges her father's death from lung cancer was caused by his exposure to asbestos during his career.
Man claim Avocet Enterprises Inc., others' asbestos-containing products caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A laborer at various employers in Chicago and Elk Grove during his career alleges he was injured by asbestos exposure.
More than $110,000 allegedly owed on mortgage for Ashley property
BENTON – The federal government is seeking to foreclose on a Washington County property.
Federal government alleges mortgage on Carbondale property is in default
BENTON – The federal government is seeking a foreclosure on a Carbondale property.
Tillery suit involving minor league baseball wage class action is remanded to St. Clair County
BENTON - Senior District Judge Phil Gilbert remanded a Korein Tillery suit alleging a research contractor failed to complete a study intended for use in a possible wage class action involving minor league baseball players.
Haida wants leaks to stop in Carl Silas murder investigation
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida said at a hearing on Sept. 15 that he would order Sheriff Rick Watson to stop leaks from the investigation of the murder of Carl Silas.
Lisa Madigan won't seek re-election next year
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Twitter today that after serving 14 years, she will not seek re-election next year.
Power outage shuts down Madison County Criminal Justice Center
The Madison County Criminal Justice Center lost power Friday, forcing officials to close the building, according to a press release issued by the county.
Court grants Dynegy's leave to amend suit over defective scaffolding allegations
BENTON – U.S. Magistrate Reona Daly has delivered a mixed ruling in a personal injury suit.
Illinois attorney general taking increasing consumer-activism role
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has, for much of her career as the state’s top law enforcer, put a strong focus on consumer protection and related activities.
Former LaSalle Co. state's attorney under indictment landed job as special prosecutor after voters ousted him
SPRINGFIELD – When the people of LaSalle County fired state’s attorney Brian Towne for actions worthy of indictment in the last general election, the people of Illinois hired him.
More bad news for Illinois
It seems as though whenever there is a list of state rankings, the news is seldom good for the State of Illinois. In fact, it is usually just the opposite.
Stobbs, attorneys discuss settlement changes at HarrisMartin conference following updated Madison County standing order
Roughly one year after Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs updated the court’s asbestos Standing Case Management Order, attorneys on both sides discussed the effects of the new rules at the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Conference.
Here's a climate problem that is man-made (and correctable)
If you hoped that Illinois might lose its dubious distinction as a state with one of the worst lawsuit climates in the country, you hoped wrong.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 22-28
St. Clair County real estate listings: August 22 to August 28, 2017. A home at 116 Antler Creek Court in Caseyville sold for $356,000 on Aug. 23.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 28-Sept. 1
There were 10 foreclosures in St. Clair County from August 28 to September 1, 2017