News from 2017
St. Clair County foreclosures Oct. 10-25
There were 17 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Oct. 10-25.
Judge rejects summary judgment motion in slip-and-fall complaint against Hardee's
BENTON — A federal judge has denied a request for summary judgment by the owners of a Hardee’s franchise in a slip-and-fall case.
Madison County foreclosures Oct. 23-25
There were thirteen foreclosures in Madison County from Oct. 23-25
Madison County real estate Oct. 18-24
An Edwardsville home sold for $785,000 as part of the recent real estate transactions for Oct. 18-24.
Prenzler seeking candidates for new department heads
EDWARDSVILLE – The Madison County Board is looking to immediately fill two key positions, including director of administrative services, where the department head will be entrusted with overseeing a $5 million budget.
Court denies request to remand Schenker retaliation case to state court
BENTON – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently denied a motion to remand filed in a lawsuit based on alleged employer retaliation.
Woman claims Aetna was unreasonable in denying late man's disability benefits
EDWARDSVILLE – A sister of a deceased man alleges his insurer was unreasonable in its refusal to pay short-term disability benefits.
Passenger alleges injuries after St. Clair County crash
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County woman alleges she was injured when the vehicle she was traveling in was rear-ended in the county.
Woman claims she suffered food poisoning after eating potatoes at China Express
BELLEVILLE – A patron of a Cahokia restaurant alleges she contracted food poisoning from eating rotten potatoes.
Nelson Tree Service Inc., employee named in suit by driver seeking damages for O'Fallon collision
BELLEVILLE – A mother with her minor son are seeking damages after a collision in O'Fallon.
Gibbons says ICJL's outreach on contingency fees for outside opioid litigators is 'propaganda'
Madison County State's Attorney Tom Gibbons issued a sharp rebuke to the Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL), calling the group's statements last week on contingency fee contracts for lawyers pursuing opioid litigation a "propaganda campaign."
Overstreet announces bid for permanent seat at Fifth District
Justice David Overstreet of Mt. Vernon will seek election to the Fifth District Appellate Court for the seat being vacated next year by Justice Richard Goldenhersh, who is retiring.
Motorist sues following Route 143 rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver following a rear-end collision on Route 143.
Man claims Altec bucket truck malfunctioned while he was working
BELLEVILLE — An man is suing an electric utility provider after a bolt came loose and caused the bucket of the bucket truck to flip upside down while he was in it.
State Farm accused of failing to pay underinsured motorist benefits
BELLEVILLE — An insurance policyholder is suing State Farm for allegedly failing to pay underinsured benefits.
While Illinois courts Amazon, privacy litigation threatens tech firms, Illinois employers
The flood of biometric privacy litigation engulfing tech companies and employers should make the General Assembly think twice before passing new regulations that could increase costs and compliance burdens for companies.
Cahokia woman alleges doctors failed to evaluate symptoms, leaving cancer undiagnosed
BELLEVILLE — A Cahokia woman is suing health care providers for allegedly failing to evaluate the cause of rectal bleeding, which allowed her undiagnosed cancer to metastasize.
Patient claims da Vinci surgical device caused injury
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims the da Vinci robotic device caused numerous injuries during surgery for endometriosis.
Woman claims e-cigarette exploded in her pocket
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a Waterloo-based e-cigarette retailer after her device allegedly exploded in her pocket.
Wood River woman claims companies failed to prevent benzene leaks
EDWARDSVILLE — A Wood River woman alleges she developed myelodysplastic syndrome from benzene leaks.