News from 2017
Motorist sued for allegedly causing Route 143 collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Texas woman is seeking damages on behalf of her decedent relating to a rear-end collision in Madison County.
Woman alleges insurers failed to pay underinsured motorist coverage
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges her insurance company failed to provide underinsured motorist coverage.
Motorist alleges Lighthouse Casualty obligated to pay uninsured motorist coverage
EDWARDSVILLE – Two individuals allege that they are entitled to uninsured motorist coverage from an insurance company.
Woman sues HSHS Holy Family Hospital, doctor over brother's death
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges that the negligence of a physician and medical entities caused her brother's death.
Passenger sues over collision on Homer Adams Parkway
EDWARDSVILLE – A passenger in a vehicle involved in a collision on Homer Adams Parkway is seeking more than $50,000 in damages for his injuries.
Fifth District overturns order in forced drug treatment case
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has overturned a lower court’s ruling in a case in which a woman was allegedly subjected to involuntary treatment with psychotropic drugs.
Driver, passenger allege injuries from Alton collision
EDWARDSVILLE – More than $50,000 is sought by two individuals from an Edwardsville woman after a collision in Alton.
Wigginton joins Simmons Hanly Conroy
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former U.S. attorney Stephen Wigginton has joined the firm of Simmons Hanly Conroy in Alton, according to a notice he filed at U.S. district court on Dec. 7.
Evans says candidacy prompted by need for change in courthouse status quo
An O’Fallon attorney running for a circuit court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit said in an announcement of his candidacy that he will be “an independent voice focused solely on the cases, ruling only on the law and facts.”
Franken used sexual assault victims in attack on arbitration one month before resigning
The Minnesota Democrat, who announced his resignation Thursday, has taken issue with forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts.
Student loan troubles? Illinois officials can suspend your professional license
Almost a quarter of Illinois workers need licenses to work in their professions, and workers who default on student loans can face the suspension of those licenses.
Santander Consumer alleges O'Fallon resident failed to make payments on loan
BELLEVILLE – An O'Fallon resident is alleged to have defaulted on a loan for a vehicle.
Man alleges asbestos exposure from A.O. Smith Corp., others' products caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges that his exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
Man alleges asbestos exposure from DAP Products, others' products caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A man is seeking more than $50,000 over allegations his cancer was caused by asbestos exposure.
Sister files suit against Alfa Laval, others over allegations brother's cancer was asbestos related
BELLEVILLE – The sister of a former pipe fitter alleges his death from lung cancer was the result of asbestos exposure during his career.
Wrongful death suit filed against former LaSalle County state's attorney
CHICAGO – Donna French and Kenneth French, sister and brother of the late Danny French, filed a wrongful death claim against former LaSalle County state’s attorney Brian Towne in U.S. district court on Nov. 29.
Daughter sues asbestos products manufacturers over father's death
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman who serves as the estate administrator for her late father has filed a suit against several companies over allegations asbestos exposure caused her father's death from lung cancer.
Widow of steel worker alleges asbestos exposure caused his lung cancer, death
BELLEVILLE – The widow of a man who died earlier this year after being diagnosed with lung cancer alleges asbestos exposure caused the cancer.
Widow files suit against The Budd Co., others after husband's alleged asbestos-related death
BELLEVILLE – A widow of a former brake man/machine operator at Illinois Central Gulf Railroad in Chicago alleges her late husband's exposure to products containing asbestos led to his death from cancer.
Fifth District denies appeal of man found guilty of first-degree murder in 1997
MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court on Nov. 27 affirmed an earlier dismissal by the St. Clair County Circuit Court of a convicted killer’s claims that he was denied due process because he had been appointed an ineffective attorney.