News from 2017
First-degree murder convictions upheld by Fifth District
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed the convictions of a man found guilty of murdering two people.
District court denies motions in Save-A-Lot slip and fall suit
BENTON – U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert ruled to dismiss two motions in a slip-and-fall case involving a grocery store.
Former College of DuPage board member files amended suit against watchdog group; ECW predicts it will fail
A former College of DuPage Foundation Board member has filed an amended complaint against a watchdog group and its founders after the original complaint was dismissed.
LeChien funeral on Friday; Uncertainty exists in filling vacancy
BELLEVILLE – Having served as a judge for 30 years, St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien, 65, died on Aug. 31.
St. Clair County jury reaches defense verdict in suit alleging security officers tackled man
A St. Clair County jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Securitas Security Services USA Inc. on Aug. 30 in a suit alleging a man was injured when he was tackled and handcuffed by security officers after leaving the East St. Louis Schnucks pharmacy.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 11-15
There are 10 cases with scheduled hearings on the Madison County civil docket for Sept. 11-15.
Madison County real estate July 3- 7
An Edwardsville home sold for $510,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for July 3-7.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 10-21
An O'Fallon home sold for more than $748,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Aug. 10-21.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 14-28
There were 5 foreclosures in St. Clair County from August 14-28.
Proposed class action against guardrail maker Trinity Industries shutting down
EAST ST. LOUIS – St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly and special assistant David Cates have abandoned a mammoth suit seeking replacement of highway guardrails statewide.
Roxana man alleges amputated thumb from garbage truck door
EDWARDSVILLE — A Roxana couple is suing several garbage truck dealers and operators after a side access door on a garbage truck slammed on a man's hand, amputating his thumb.
Passenger sues following collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a vehicle operator for allegedly causing a collision after failing to stay in the proper lane.
Driver, passenger allege injuries from collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and passenger are suing another motorist for allegedly causing a collision.
Alton nursing home sued for negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — An estate administrator is suing several nursing home facility operators for allegedly failing to protect the patient from abuse and neglect.
Man alleges injuries in forklift collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing Electro Express LLC and its employee after he was allegedly injured when his forklift was struck by a commercial vehicle.
Highland H&R Block franchisee alleges breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — An H&R Block franchisee is suing two people who allegedly failed to make payments after purchasing the Highland business.
Seventh Circuit reverses Blue Cross class cert from Central District; Similar claims playing out in St. Clair Co.
CHICAGO – Seventh Circuit appellate judges halted a class action on behalf of 10 million Blue Cross beneficiaries in Illinois and four other states, on Aug. 31.
Woman alleges motorist failed to yield right of way
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision after failing to yield the right of way.
Stacked deck: Of all neighboring states, only Illinois gives strike powers to government unions
Illinois is the only state in the region that allows government workers to go on strike, effectively depriving residents of services they need and driving up the highest property tax bills in the nation.
Avocet challenges Gori Julian's fact-free case
“Round up the usual suspects.” That's the order Captain Renault gives to subordinates at the end of Casablanca, even though Rick, the man who shot Major Strasser, is standing right there in front of him.