News from 2017
Madison County real estate Sept. 5-15
A Troy property sold for $950,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Sept. 5-15.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 20-22
There were 7 foreclosures in Madison County from Sept. 20-22
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 5-12
There were seven foreclosures in St. Clair County from Sept. 5 to 12.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 5-15
A Lenzburg home sold for $620,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Sept. 5-15.
Prenzler wants $500k in budget to treat opioid, heroin addiction
Madison County plans to include $500,000 for heroin addiction treatment in a budget proposal set to be released on Wednesday.
AG Madigan likely heading for private practice, views differ on legacy
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will likely go into private law practice after announcing she is not running again for the post, according to political analysts in the state.
Baricevic defending felony suspect
BELLEVILLE – Former St. Clair County chief judge John Baricevic, now in private practice, has undertaken the defense of a felony suspect.
Plaintiffs seek MDL for opioid litigation; Lawyer argues for Ohio or Illinois
Plaintiffs in opioid litigation pending in federal court seek to consolidate approximately 66 government actions into multi-district litigation in Ohio or Illinois.
Edwardsville attorney receives Martindale Hubbell award
EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville attorney Ron E. Foster of Walton Telkin Foster has received the AV preeminent recognition of Martindale Hubbell award, presented in recognition of the highest ethical standards and legal abilities.
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.