News from 2017
Court dismisses Supervalu Inc. as defendant in slip-and-fall case
BENTON – Supervalu Inc. has been dismissed as a party to the lawsuit filed by Eddie Hobson, who claims she fell at the Save-A-Lot store and was injured.
Man alleges Agway Energy Services, failed to warn of asbestos dangers
BELLEVILLE – A former machine/boiler operator claims asbestos exposure caused lung cancer.
Man cites ALFA Laval Inc., others in asbestos suit
BELLEVILLE – A laborer alleges his lung cancer diagnosis was caused by exposure to asbestos.
Laborer claims Armstrong Pumps, others failed to provide warnings of dangers of asbestos
BELLEVILLE – A laborer alleges his lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos during his military and working careers.
Man alleges asbestos in products manufactured by 4520 Corp., others caused late father's cancer
BELLEVILLE – A man has filed a suit against several companies after his father's lung cancer death.
Widow sues Dana Cos., others over husband's cancer death
BELLEVILLE – A widow of a press operator/foreman alleges that exposure to products containing asbestos caused her late husband to develop lung cancer.
Millstadt woman sues following Route 163 collision
BELLEVILLE – A Millstadt individual is seeking $50,000 after a collision in St. Clair County.
Judicial vacancies in St. Clair and Madison counties filled in with candidates
With the candidate filing period for the spring primary having closed on Monday, results indicate that the entire slate of circuit court vacancies in Madison and St. Clair counties will see contests in the November general election.
Woman dismissed from mother’s lawsuit alleging grandson opened door, knocking her to the ground
Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian granted dismissal for a woman in her mother’s lawsuit alleging the plaintiff’s grandson struck her when he opened a door to the garage, causing her to fall to the ground. The grandson is still named a defendant.
Dog owners reach settlement agreement in attack suit
Two dog owners have settled a lawsuit alleging the plaintiff’s dog was attacked in her front yard by the defendant’s pit bull.
Madison County civil docket Dec. 11-15
Madison County Circuit Judges Dugan, Mudge, Ruth and Crowder have hearings scheduled for law cases on the civil docket for Dec. 11-15.
Madison County foreclosures Nov. 22-29
There were 12 foreclosures in Madison County from Nov. 22-29
Madison County real estate Nov. 22-29
An Edwardsville home sold for $475,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 22-29.
St. Clair County foreclosures Nov. 13-21
There were nine foreclosures in St. Clair County from Nov. 13 - 21.
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 27-30
An O'Fallon home sold for more than $700,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Nov. 27-30.
Northern District of Ohio judge picked to preside over opioid MDL
WASHINGTON – Multi district judges consolidated 155 opioid suits from 25 courts on Dec. 5, and chose District Judge Dan Polster of the Northern District of Ohio in Cleveland to preside over them.
New report ranks Metro-East one of the nation’s worst 'Judicial Hellholes'
The Metro-East, internationally known as a favorite destination for out-of-state personal injury lawyers and plaintiffs looking to cash in playing the lawsuit lottery, has cemented its status as the “Lawsuit Abuse Capital of the U.S.” with Madison County being named today to a list of the nation’s “Worst Judicial Hellholes.”
ITLA responds to 'Judicial Hellhole' report
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has again recycled its annual “report” to stoke prejudice and fear of our state’s legal system. ATRA, a well-funded front group for the nation’s wealthiest corporations, works to undermine the independence of courts to help corporate interests avoid responsibility for their dangerous behavior and reckless actions.
Motorist files suit over rear-end collision on South Belt East
BELLEVILLE – Damages are sought from a Randolph County motorist after a collision in St. Clair County.
Guardian of disabled adult accuses care center of false imprisonment
BELLEVILLE – The guardian of a St. Clair County disabled woman alleges a facility failed to properly care for her.