News from 2017
Driver alleges injuries after collision on I-55
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is seeking damages from a rear-end collision in East St. Louis Township.
Judge grants motion to compel additional depositions of doctors in Yaz case
EAST ST. LOUIS – Litigation continues in the case of a young woman whose use of an oral contraceptive allegedly caused injuries, with the judge in the case ordering two doctor’s depositions to be limited in time and scope.
Public Integrity Task Force investigates election fraud cases in St. Clair County
In an effort to crack down on public corruption in St. Clair County, State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly developed the Public Integrity Task Force, which reached three election fraud convictions so far this year.
District court grants motion to add Supervalu to Save-A-Lot slip-and-fall suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted a motion in favor of a grocery store patron to add Supervalu to an ongoing slip-and-fall case against defendant Save-A-Lot Food Stores.
Angelides and Schmidt, myths and facts
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Rosenstengel denies dismissal and arbitration in putative class action over automated text messages
EAST ST. LOUIS - District judge Nancy Rosenstengel denied SI Wireless’s motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging it wrongfully sends automated text messages, holding that the defendant failed to prove an arbitration agreement binds the parties.
Carbondale hospital seeks to dismiss nurse's suit, says lawsuit asserts different claims from EEOC complaint
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Carbondale hospital seeks to dismiss a former nurse’s lawsuit alleging she was terminated after receiving breast reconstruction surgery elsewhere.
Fifth District Appellate Court affirms ruling on child support and maintenance
MOUNT VERNON – A decision concerning child support and maintenance payments has been affirmed at the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Judge: Silence 'shall not be construed as acceptance' in man's case against U.S. Bank
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon has ruled that silence does not mean acceptance in a purchase agreement order.
St. Clair County foreclosure mediation program becomes mandatory
A foreclosure mediation program that began in St. Clair County in January 2014 has become mandatory for owner-occupied residential foreclosure cases.
St. Clair County sheriff's deputy charged with accepting sex for not making arrest
BELLEVILLE – Robert Sneed of Mascoutah, felony suspect in using a badge to gain sexual pleasure, no longer works for St. Clair County Sheriff Rick Watson.
Motorcyclist seeks damages following Old Collinsville Road collision
BELLEVILLE – A motorcyclist is seeking more than $50,000 after a collision with a pickup in Caseyville Township.
Passenger seeks more than $1 million in damages over I-55 collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman alleges she was injured in an accident on Interstate 55.
United Auto Defense sued over vehicle service contracts
BELLEVILLE – Three corporations and a limited liability company allege that they were not paid for the sales of vehicle service contracts.
Former Unity Hospice of Greater St. Louis employee alleges wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE – An Aviston woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated because her co-workers violated contract terms.
Dispatcher sues Granite City, captain for alleged harassment
EDWARDSVILLE — A dispatcher is suing Granite City and her captain for allegedly harassing her for participating in a whistleblower suit.
Patient alleges prostate cancer from testosterone replacement therapy
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing a physician for allegedly failing to notify him of elevated PSA levels during testosterone replacement therapy, causing him to develop prostate cancer.
Woman sues bus company, driver over fatal collision
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing a bus driver and school bus company for allegedly striking him while he walked along the side of Highway 50.
Software developer sues government contractor for wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE — A software developer is suing a government contractor for alleged wrongful termination after he complained of his supervisor taking too much time off.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 2-6
There are 23 cases with hearings set on the Madison County civil docket for Oct. 2-6.