News from 2017
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.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 25-29
Madison County Circuit Judges Crowder, Mudge, Ruth and Matoesian have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Sept. 25-29.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 25-Sept. 12
There were 13 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Aug. 25 to Sept. 12.
St. Clair County real estates Aug. 29-Sept. 1
An O'Fallon property sold for more than $442,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Aug. 29-Sept. 1.
Madison County real estate Aug. 7-Sept. 1
A Collinsville property was sold for $900,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Aug. 7-Sept. 1.
Magistrate judge grants AutoZone's motion to seal
SPRINGFIELD - A magistrate judge granted a AutoZone's motion to seal documents after denying the plaintiff the same right because the defendant's motion was the only one pending when he addressed the issue.
Rauner, state reply to school districts' opposition to dismiss funding dispute
In a response to several school districts’ opposition to their motion to dismiss, defendants named in a school funding dispute argue that it is the “legislature’s exclusive constitutional authority” to allocate state funds.
Herndon grants motion to exclude expert testimony in treestand suit
BENTON – District Judge David R. Herndon granted a Sniper Treestands' motion to exclude a pair of would-be expert witnesses in a suit alleging a man fell from defective equipment.
Ironworker alleges broken rib, vertebrae after column fell on him
BELLEVILLE — An ironworker is suing general contractors after he allegedly suffered a broken rib and vertebrae when a column fell on him.
Damages sought by driver for I-55 collision
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is seeking damages from a Cook County resident after a crash on Interstate 55.
Woman seeks more than $50,000 from Alfa Laval, others for man's lung cancer death
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges her decedent's lung cancer-related death was caused by exposure to asbestos.
Fifth District Appellate Court affirms decision denying modification of parental time
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a decision denying a father’s motion to modify custody arrangements with his son.