News from 2017
Madison County real estate Oct. 2-6
An Edwardsville home sold for more than $460,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions from Oct. 2-6.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 22 -Oct. 4
There were 17 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Sept. 22 to Oct. 4.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 27-Oct. 3
A Caseyville property sold for $620,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.
Janus v. AFSCME could mean more freedom for Illinois' government workers
For four decades, government workers have been denied their First Amendment right to freedom of association, but that could change with a U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2018.
Woman alleges late brother's lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure, names Crane Co., others in suit
BELLEVILLE – A sister of a man who died after being diagnosed with lung cancer alleges the cancer was caused by asbestos exposure.
Aurora Pump, others named in suit by man who alleges lung cancer was caused by asbestos
BELLEVILLE – A laborer alleges his exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
Couple seeks more than $50,000 in damages from ALFA Laval, others over alleged asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE – A veteran alleges that exposure to asbestos during his military career led to injuries.
Couple files suit against Ball Corp, others for use of asbestos fibers in products
BELLEVILLE – A couple is seeking damages over allegations that the husband's lung cancer was wrongfully caused by asbestos exposure.
Widow alleges asbestos exposure from ABB Inc., others' products caused husband's cancer
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges her husband's death was caused by asbestos exposure.
Borg-Warner Corp., others accused of causing man's cancer due to asbestos fibers
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges exposure to asbestos during his employment in residential construction and as a machine operator at an Alabama plant caused lung cancer.
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Chrysler attaches deposition of UConnect lead plaintiff to summary judgment motion
EAST ST. LOUIS – Belleville lawyer Brian Flynn swore as lead plaintiff against Chrysler that he suffered damages from a dangerous defect in his Jeep, yet testified that he kept driving it and took parents, girlfriend, and others along without warning them.
Herndon grants dismissal in Xarelto suit for lack of personal jurisdiction
Herndon grants dismissal in Xarelto suit for lack of personal jurisdiction
Patient alleges negligent care at Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE – An Edwardsville health care facility is alleged to have been negligent in the care of a resident.
Man alleges negligent driver caused collision on I-255 off-ramp
EDWARDSVILLE – A Macoupin County driver alleges he was injured in an accident on an Interstate 255 off-ramp.
Two seek more than $50,000 from driver after Madison County collision
EDWARDSVILLE – Two Madison County residents are seeking damages after their vehicle was rear-ended.
Passenger seeks damages from driver, another motorist after Peoria accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A passenger is seeking damages for alleged injuries sustained in a Peoria collision.
Woman seeks more than $50,000 in damages after Glen Carbon crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A Maryville driver is seeking damages after a collision in Glen Carbon.
Court sides with defendant that damage awards in Kaskaskia Engineering case 'premature'
BENTON – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has issued a ruling in a case filed by an engineering firm against a former employee who started a competing company.
Special prosecutor sought again to investigate an elected St. Clair County judge
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson has ordered the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct involving an unnamed circuit judge in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.