News from 2017
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.
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.