News from 2017
Owner of Collinsville condo claims association, others didn't disclose drainage issue
EDWARDSVILLE — A property buyer is suing a Collinsville condominium association and others for allegedly failing to inform the buyer that the property had a drainage and flooding problem.
Patient alleges Walgreens failed to dispense medication
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims he suffered a spinal epidural abscess and T6 paralysis when he was unable to take his medication, causing an infection to spread.
Xarelto plaintiff attorney challenges BMS ruling at Seventh Circuit
CHICAGO – St. Louis lawyer John Driscoll has petitioned appellate judges of the U.S. Seventh Circuit to restore the right of all Americans to sue in Illinois courts.
Woman sues Gordmans over trip, fall at Champaign store
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she tripped and fell on a metal rod at the Gordmans store in Champaign.
Driver, passenger allege injuries from Bethalto collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist and passenger allege injuries from a Bethalto collision.
Motorist sues over Godfrey Road collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision on Godfrey Road.
State Farm sues Amerigas after alleged propane leak, explosion in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE – An insurance company is seeking more than $200,000 in damages from a propane supplier after an alleged propane leak caused an explosion at a Collinsville property.
Consumer alleges violations of FACTA in proposed class action against The Body Shop
BELLEVILLE – A customer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a retail store chain over allegations that it disregarded consumer protection statutes.
Former East St. Louis High School football player seeks damages over alleged head injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A former high school varsity football player alleges his head injuries were caused by a defective helmet.
More farmers join St. Clair County paraquat class action
BELLEVILLE – Three farmers more than 80 years old have joined a St. Clair County suit claiming weed killer paraquat caused them to develop Parkinson’s disease.
Deputy sheriff alleges termination for lack of support during election
EDWARDSVILLE — A deputy sheriff claims he was terminated in retaliation for not supporting the Macoupin County sheriff during election.
Driver seeks more than $50,000 after collision in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE – A Collinsville woman is seeking more than $50,000 after a rear-end collision in the city.
Edwardsville man seeks more than $50,000 for collision caused by allegedly intoxicated driver
EDWARDSVILLE – An Edwardsville man alleges he was injured in a collision when a legally intoxicated driver crossed the center line and struck his vehicle.
1st MidAmerica Credit Union to receive Harvest of Hope Award
WOOD RIVER – 1st MidAmerica Credit Union will be the recipient of this year's Madison County Child Advocacy Center Harvest of Hope.
Time to enforce America’s immigration laws again
A country without effective borders is not a country at all. And a country ruled by bureaucrats that are out of step with American opinion isn’t much of a country either.
Woman alleges former Mt. Vernon police officer sexually assaulted her; Lawsuit filed by Marissa attorney seeking candidacy for circuit court
EAST ST. LOUIS – A woman is suing the City of Mt. Vernon and a former police officer after the officer allegedly abused his authority and sexually assaulted her while on duty.
Hylla named Chair of the Conference of Chief Judges
Madison County Chief Judge David Hylla has been selected as the new Chair of the Conference of Chief Judges.
Ads that can kill: Lawyers scare patients out of taking medication, legal reform group says
WASHINGTON - A new paper says lawyer advertising is scaring patients into not taking their medications, leading to dozens of serious incidents – including six deaths from individuals who stopped using their blood-thinner.
Advanced Analytical seeks to dismiss Tillery’s suit involving minor league baseball class action, cites BMS decision
A research contractor and two economists being sued by Korein Tillery for allegedly failing to complete a study on minor league baseball players seeks to dismiss the St. Clair County class action, arguing that Massachusetts is an appropriate venue, but also requests to transfer the case to Sangamon County.
Alton man convicted of murder as teen may not file petition, appeals court rules
MT. VERNON – An Alton man imprisoned more than 30 years after being sentenced as a teenager in 1986 in the brutal killing of another teen, will not be allowed to file another appeal of his conviction, according to an order handed down by the Fifth District Appellate Court last week.