News from 2017
Former mechanic/driver names Advance Auto Parts Inc., others in suit alleging asbestos injuries
BELLEVILLE – A former mechanic/driver alleges asbestos exposure caused cancer.
Textile mill worker alleges asbestos exposure caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A former textile mill worker alleges that asbestos exposure caused him to develop cancer.
Armstrong Pumps Inc., others named in asbestos injury suit
BELLEVILLE – A former employee of General Tire & Rubber Co. alleges that he was exposed to asbestos during his career and was injured.
Man alleges asbestos in products manufactured by 4520 Corp. Inc., others caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges he was exposed to asbestos during his career and that he has developed cancer as a result.
Former laborer claims he was exposed to asbestos at North Carolina locations
BELLEVILLE – A laborer is suing multiple companies over an alleged failure to warn of the harmful effects of asbestos fibers.
Nearly one year later, still no Ford decision out of Fifth District
It’s been nearly a year since Fifth District Appellate Court justices heard oral arguments in the Jeffs v Ford asbestos jurisdictional appeal out of Madison County Circuit and a decision still hasn’t been reached.
Christopher Belt announces candidacy for Illinois’ 57th Senate seat
Christopher Belt announced his candidacy for Illinois’ 57th Senate district on the democratic ticket.
Supreme Court justice: Bias study results 'provide critical insights'
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court announced Nov. 6 that the Supreme Court Committee on Equality has concluded a study examining how factors like poverty, gender, race and legal representation affect outcomes in civil and family law cases.
Eye doctor, vision center deny liability in medical malpractice suit
An eye doctor and vision center deny liability in a patient’s suit alleging he underwent unnecessary surgery to correct an eye condition.
Former Collinsville city manager’s motion to compel granted in Whistleblower suit
St. Clair County Associate Judge Chris Kolker granted the former Collinsville city manager’s motion to compel following a discovery dispute in his Whistleblower suit alleging he was terminated for reporting inappropriate actions.
Federal government alleges mortgage on Mounds property is in default
BENTON – The government is seeking to foreclose on a Mounds property.
Capital One Bank alleges individual owes more than $120,000
EDWARDSVILLE – A Highland individual is alleged to have failed to make payments on a credit account.
AIG Insurance Co. claims Bell South wires caused damages to tractor-trailer
BELLEVILLE – An insurance company is seeking reimbursement for money it paid for damages to a tractor-trailer that were allegedly caused by a low-hanging communications wire.
Patient accuses Belleville physician of touching her inappropriately
BELLEVILLE – A patient alleges that a Belleville doctor touched her in an inappropriate manner during a procedure.
Former BNSF Railway alleges cancer diagnosis was caused by asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE – A man formerly employed by BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad alleges asbestos exposure caused him to develop cancer.
Motorist sues over Mississippi Avenue collision
BELLEVILLE – A Cahokia man alleges he was injured when a Sauget driver struck his vehicle in St. Clair County.
Man alleges asbestos exposure through Ford Motor Corp., others caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A former laborer and teacher alleges exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
White Castle denies liability in employee’s suit alleging video shared without consent
White Castle argues that an employee failed to wear protective gear when working with a fryer and then proceeded to remove her pants in a public place, which she knew was under video surveillance.
Consumer claims instant soups not all natural as advertised
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County consumer alleges a brand of instant soup is falsely advertised as all natural.
Company sues general contractors following plant shutdown
BELLEVILLE — A company is suing general contractors for allegedly failing to provide a fully functioning automation system, causing plant shutdown.