News from September 2017
BMS decision impacts more out of state plaintiffs in Just for Men litigation
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon carried out a new Supreme Court decision limiting access of plaintiffs to courts in other states.
Man alleges Werner Co. ladder failed, caused fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A Missouri man alleges that he was injured when a ladder he was using while working on an Edwardsville home broke.
Seaman claims hot warehouse caused injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A man employed as a deckhand/tankerman alleges that the hot conditions of a warehouse in Wood River caused him to suffer heat stroke.
Woman alleges wet floor at Belleville McDonald's caused fall
BELLEVILLE – A Mascoutah woman alleges she was injured at a Belleville McDonald's when she slipped and fell.
Two seek damages over alleged injuries sustained in Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE – Two individuals allege that they were injured in an Alton collision caused by a negligent driver.
Motorist seeks more than $50,000 after accident involving Agency for Community Transit
EDWARDSVILLE – A man is seeking damages from the Agency for Community Transit after a collision involving an employee in Granite City.
Woman alleges she was injured in I-55 collision with AS Corp. truck
EDWARDSVILLE – The driver of a tractor-trailer and other individuals have been named in a suit by a woman who alleges she was injured in a collision in Hamel Township in Madison County.
Breckenridge of Illinois alleges it is owed more than $90,000 for materials delivered
EDWARDSVILLE – A concrete supplier alleges it has not been paid in full for materials provided on credit to a Collinsville business.
Rauner vetoes geolocation bill; Business groups cheer
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed an internet privacy bill saying it would harm businesses and inhibit innovation without improving protections for consumers.
City of Belleville alleges property is dangerous to neighborhood
BELLEVILLE – The city of Belleville is seeking to demolish a property it alleges is not in compliance with city building codes.
Couple alleges Akebono Brake Corp., others' products caused husband's lung cancer
BELLEVILLE – A couple has filed suit against multiple corporations over allegations of negligent use of asbestos fibers.
Couple names Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, others in asbestos suit
BELLEVILLE – A couple has filed suit over allegations that the husband's lung cancer was wrongfully caused by exposure to asbestos.
Former John Deere employee alleges asbestos exposure caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A former John Deere employee alleges exposure to asbestos from third parties caused him to develop lung cancer.
Man seeks damages from BMW Constructors Inc., others over injuries allegedly caused by asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges exposure to asbestos during his career from the 1970s to 1990s caused him to develop lung cancer.
Currie to receive 6-figure pension after first year of retirement
The longtime House majority leader will benefit from a sweetener provision that grants massive pension spikes to career lawmakers after one year of retirement.
Gleeson forms exploratory committee on voluntary drug testing for judges
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson has formed an exploratory committee to "advance the implementation" of a voluntary judge drug testing program in the circuit.
Man files wrongful death suit against Southwestern Illinois Health, physician
EDWARDSVILLE – A widower alleges that a medical facility failed to recognize a septic condition in his late wife.
Simmons, HeplerBroom attorneys discuss Madison County asbestos litigation environment at HarrisMartin conference
Asbestos attorneys with the Simmons Firm and HeplerBroom discussed what they called “myths” and “facts” of the history of the Madison County asbestos docket.
Certain-Teed Corp., others named in asbestos suit
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges he learned in June he had developed lung cancer and claims that it was caused by exposure to asbestos.
District court denies motions in K-cup suit, chastises parties for quality of briefing, arguments
BENTON – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has denied several motions presented by both the plaintiff and defendants in a class action suit regarding the freshness of a brand of K-cup coffee.