News from 2017
Motorist sues over crash in work zone
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision in a work zone.
Passenger sues drivers following collision
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing two drivers for allegedly causing a collision.
Woman alleges injuries from hole after tree removal
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when she fell in a hole allegedly left by a tree service company after removing a tree.
Driver alleges motorist caused collision on Interstate 255
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois woman is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision on Interstate 255.
Woman claims late father was exposed to asbestos by AERCO International, others
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges her late father's lung cancer and death were caused by decades of exposure to asbestos.
Wrongful termination lawsuit remanded to Madison County
BENTON – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has remanded a complaint filed by a Louisiana man who alleges he was wrongfully terminated following an accident.
Judges appointed to Illinois State Bar Association committees
SPRINGFIELD – More than 75 of Illinois’ 33,000 judges have been appointed to a number of Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) committees and councils.
Gleeson named McCormick Foundation executive fellow
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson has been selected as a fellow of an early childhood development institute, according to an institute announcement released July 26.
Man sues trucking company, owner for allegedly failing to pay
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois man is suing a trucking company and its owner for allegedly refusing to apply payments.
Union Pacific engineer alleges injures from engine step
BENTON – A Union Pacific engineer alleges he was injured in Salem when he lost his footing on the stop of an engine.
Premcor Refining Group sues over contamination cleanup in Hartford
BENTON – A corporation alleges that it has spent more than $51 million cleaning contamination caused by a refinery in Hartford.
Therapy company alleges New Athens nursing home failed to pay for services
BELLEVILLE – A therapy company alleges a New Athens nursing home has failed to pay for its services.
Motorist allegedly failed to follow traffic signals, caused crash
BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon driver claims another motorist caused a crash while attempting to turn left onto Dean Avenue.
Motorist accused of causing collision, injuries
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims another motorist caused a collision on Interstate 64.
School districts file opposition to Rauner, state’s motion to dismiss school funding dispute
In an opposition against the state’s motion to dismiss a dispute over school funding, several school districts argue that the “voluntary” Learning Standards are mandated by required tests that help define the students’ college admission.
Domino's franchise asks court to compel arbitration in suit seeking vehicle expenses
A Domino’s Pizza franchise asks the district court to compel Domino’s delivery drivers to individually arbitrate their claims in a suit seeking compensation for vehicle expenses.
Chicago bailout puts downstate and suburban students at risk of missing school
In trying to force a Chicago bailout, proponents of Senate Bill 1 are throwing hundreds of thousands of downstate and suburban students into limbo.
Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder retiring; Associate Judge Smith announces campaign for open seat
Madison County Associate Judge Sarah Smith announced Wednesday that she will run for the open circuit judge seat created by Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder’s retirement when her term ends in December 2018.
Ray Coleman statement of atonement
I want to take this opportunity to make a declarative statement to those familiar with my history as the head basketball coach at East St. Louis Sr. High School from 2010 to 2012.
Motorist alleges injuries from collision on Reding Road
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured in a collision in Alhambra Township.