News from 2017
Passenger sues driver for crashing into tree
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a tree.
St. Clair County jury awards motorist $15K in collision suit
A St. Clair County jury awarded a motorist $15,000 in a suit involving an O’Fallon rear-end collision.
Authorities differ on process for filling circuit court judicial vacancy
Filling a judicial vacancy that was created upon the death of St. Clair County circuit judge Robert LeChien nearly two months ago remains in limbo as two authorities maintain different positions on how the process works for filling it.
Livingston woman accused of exercising undue influence over mother's accounts
EDWARDSVILLE — A deceased woman's child and grandchild are suing their relative for allegedly exercising influence over the decedent's accounts.
Driver, passengers sue over rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver and several passengers allege they suffered injuries in a rear-end collision.
Motorist accused of causing extensive injuries in Union Street crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Woman claims she was injured, had medical expenses as a result of Troy Road crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist seeks more than $50,000 in I-270 crash involving Nestle Transportation driver
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing a transport and distribution company and its employee, citing alleged negligence.
Judge dismisses Ditch Witch suit after settlement reached
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has dismissed without prejudice a product defect claim involving a mini skid steer unit after the involved parties reached a settlement.
Long John Silvers sued over slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Long John Silvers after she allegedly slipped and fell on a puddle of liquid.
Granite City alleges defective repairs on sewer system
EDWARDSVILLE — Granite City claims its sewer system began cracking and corroding shortly after repairs were completed.
Man alleges wife died from incorrect medication dosage
BELLEVILLE — A man claims his wife died from a pulmonary embolism after she was allegedly given an incorrect dosage of medication.
Motorist alleges injuries from rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A Dupo woman claims she was rear-ended on Triple Lakes Road.
Motorist allegedly caused crash while exiting parking lot
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision while attempting to exit a parking lot.
Asbestos defendants should collaborate more to balance power in tort system, consultant says
A business consultant who helps companies manage their product liabilities is calling for asbestos defendants to collaborate more in order to achieve better equilibrium with plaintiffs whose litigation risks pale in comparison.
Godfrey man seeks damages after allegedly being stabbed in neck
EDWARDSVILLE – A Godfrey man is seeking damages after he was allegedly stabbed in the neck on Christmas in 2015.
Madison County, Recorder deny firing former employee for reporting alleged illegal activity, calling the claims 'frivolous'
Madison County and Recorder of Deeds Amy Meyer denied liability and called the claims frivolous in a former employee’s lawsuit alleging discrimination.
Motorist alleges driver failed to yield before turning on West Pontoon Road
EDWARDSVILLE – A driver alleges his injuries were caused by another driver's failure to yield.
Motorist seeks damages from Safeco Insurance, driver after Madison County collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County man alleges that he was injured in a collision in the county when his vehicle was struck by an uninsured motorist.
Mother, son allege they were injured in collision with Midwest Fence & Gate Co. driver
EDWARDSVILLE – A mother and son allege they were injured when the driver of a commercial vehicle failed to obey a traffic control device.