News from September 2017
Man accuses driver of negligence after collision with Alton union hall
EDWARDSVILLE – A Cottage Hills man has filed a suit against a driver who struck the Steel Worker's Union Hall building in Alton almost two years ago.
Woman alleges privacy was invaded at Dutch Hollow Medical Day Spa
EDWARDSVILLE – An Alton woman alleges that she was videoed while receiving a facial at a Godfrey spa.
Property owners allege VIP Design Renovations failed to properly perform work
EDWARDSVILLE – Two Alton companies allege that renovations were not done to their property in accordance with building codes.
Estate alleges negligence caused construction worker's death in Carmi
BELLEVILLE – The estate of a man electrocuted while working on a construction project is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.
Mother, minor child file suit after child was struck walking to school on Edwardsville Road
EDWARDSVILLE – A mother and her minor child are seeking damages after the child was struck by an allegedly distracted driver while walking to school in Wood River.
Goldenhersh will not seek another term at Fifth District in '18
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Richard Goldenhersh will not seek another 10-year term when his current one expires at the end of next year.
Illinois Judges Association seeks to help teens stay away from alcohol and drugs with video
BELLEVILLE – St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew J. Gleeson believes it’s vital to reach teenagers before they end up in his courtroom, and that’s why he is encouraging his fellow judges to promote a new video put out by the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) called “7 Reasons to Leave the Party.”
Plaintiffs granted leave to re-join Madison County in bid rigging suit; January trial vacated
Fayette County Associate Judge J. Marc Kelly granted a class of property owners’ request to amend their complaint to add Madison County as a defendant in a suit alleging several tax buyers participated in a bid rigging scheme with former Treasurer Fred Bathon.
Driver seeks damages, uninsured motorist coverage after East St. Louis collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges he was injured in a collision in East St. Louis when another driver violated a stop sign.
Driver seeks more than $50,000 after Galesburg collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges he was injured after the trailer he was pulling and his vehicle was struck by another driver in Galesburg.
Father, minor child allege injuries after Granite City auto accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City father and his minor son are seeking damages after a collision in the city.
River Bend Developers LLC alleges it is owed more than $150,000 for unpaid rent
EDWARDSVILLE – The owner of an Edwardsville property claims that its previous tenants owe unpaid rent and vacated the property before the lease expired.
Court denies Advanced Physical Therapy's motion to dismiss case
BENTON – U.S. District Senior Judge Phil Gilbert has denied a defense motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by Apex Physical Therapy.
Product liability case sets stage for angry exchange between Cook and opposing counsel
BENTON – Belleville law firm leader Bruce N. Cook called opposing counsel a “cheating self important prig” by electronic mail, and later told him almost everything he does or says is deceitful.
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 30 – Sep. 18
There were 37 foreclosures in Madison County from Aug. 30 - Sep. 8
Daddy's little girl won't be there to look out for his interests
We took note, two years ago, when State Attorney General Lisa Madigan crossed one of those proverbial lines in the sand: She went to court to try to prevent state workers from receiving their paychecks during an expected government shutdown.
Reaction to civil asset forfeiture bill signing
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 303, which adds additional protections against civil asset forfeiture. The law will protect residents from having their property seized unjustly by the government if they are accused of a crime.
Medical malpractice suit alleging delayed lumbar surgery at trial in Matoesian’s court
Trial began Sept. 18 in Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian’s courtroom for a patient’s lawsuit alleging a physician put off an emergency lumbar surgery for too long.
Motorist alleges vehicle was rear-ended by distracted driver in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured in an Alton collision because of the actions of a distracted driver.
Wood River Township, assessor deny liability in wrongful termination suit for 'at-will employee'
The Wood River Township and its assessor answered a former employee’s wrongful termination complaint arguing that they are entitled to immunity when performing discretionary duties for an at-will employee.