News from 2017
Homeowners allege City of Alton failed to repair storm sewer
EDWARDSVILLE — Property owners are suing the City of Alton for allegedly allowing the storm sewer to fall into a state of disrepair.
Sponsors allegedly failed to make payments for advertisements
EDWARDSVILLE — Media event companies allege sponsors failed to make payments for the advertisements aired with podcasts.
Non-commercial drivers sue employers for unpaid wages
EAST ST. LOUIS — Non-commercial drivers filed a class-action lawsuit against their employers for allegedly refusing to pay the required minimum wages and overtime compensations.
Pharmacy sues fragrance distributor for unsolicited advertisement
EAST ST. LOUIS — A pharmacy store filed a class-action against a fragrance distributer for allegedly sending unsolicited advertisements via fax.
Tractor-trailer driver sued over fatal collision
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a tractor-trailer driver following a fatal 2014 collision.
Woman sues Depakote manufacturers
BENTON — An Ohio woman is suing biopharmaceutical companies for allegedly failing to warn her of the dangers of taking Depakote.
House passes phony tax freeze, bill dies in Senate
The politically motivated freeze would not address key cost drivers or protect Illinois homeowners from property tax increases.
ITS Solar LLC alleged to have failed to pay contributions to union welfare fund
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Millstadt business is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to a labor union fund.
Consumer claims Ally Financial Inc. has invaded privacy with collection calls
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Salem consumer alleges a debt collector has invaded her privacy with collection calls meant for another person.
Federal government seeks foreclosure of Richland County property
BENTON – The federal government alleges that a Richland County property owner has defaulted on a mortgage.
Former Tri-Carb Corp/Excalibur Tool Co. employee alleges asbestos exposure caused cancer
BELLEVILLE — A couple are suing for alleged failure to warn regarding the harmful effects of asbestos fibers.
Couple sues for allege exposure to asbestos fibers, sustaining injuries
BELLEVILLE – A Navy veteran and laborer alleges that he was exposed to asbestos through third-party products and has developed cancer.
Cahokia resident seeking more than $50,000 after Alorton crash
BELLEVILLE – A Cahokia man is seeking damages from a Belleville woman after an accident in Alorton.
Insurance company sues Belleville man after tree destroys home
BELLEVILLE – An insurance company is seeking damages from a Belleville man after a dead tree on his property allegedly destroyed a neighboring home.
Federal judge denies Verde Energy's motion to dismiss TCPA case
BENTON – A recent lawsuit against Verge Energy USA Illinois has been allowed to proceed after a federal judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss.
Madison County looks for more bids on county projects
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County is set to spend up to $10.6 million dollars on capital projects in the coming year.
The case of the hidden property tax
Truth in taxation wins and the residents can trust that no more than the requested tax levy will be collected.
McCarter calls Springfield a 'gross atmosphere' in wake of sexual harassment allegations
SPRINGFIELD - Programs on how not to engage in sexual harassment were given to lawmakers this week following recent bombshell allegations made by a lobbyist who claimed a ranking member of the state Senate harassed her.
Fifth District rejects workers' compensation appeal
The Fifth District Appellate Court has ruled that a man failed to prove his disability claim with the state’s Workers Compensation Commission.
MDL panel will hear opioid consolidation arguments Nov. 30 in St. Louis
WASHINGTON – Judges on a national panel must decide whether to consolidate opioid suits of local governments and if so, whether to send them to West Virginia, Illinois or Ohio.