News from 2017
Madison County civil docket Dec. 18-22
There are only two law cases with hearings on the Madison County civil docket with circuit judges Ruth and Dugan for Dec. 18-22.
Madison County real estate Nov. 30 – Dec. 5
Several Edwardsville homes sold for more than $300,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 30-Dec. 5.
Madison County foreclosures Nov. 30 – Dec. 5
There were 15 foreclosures in Madison County from Nov. 30 - Dec. 5
St. Clair real estate Dec. 4-7
An O'Fallon home sold for more than $430,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Dec. 4-7.
St. Clair County foreclosures Nov. 22-Dec. 11
There were 33 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Nov. 22- Dec. 11.
Yandle grants dismissal of state law claims in retirement benefits dispute
EAST ST. LOUIS - District judge Staci Yandle granted OSF Healthcare's motion to dismiss state law claims in a class action over retirement benefits.
HeplerBroom law firm ranked a Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report
EDWARDSVILLE – HeplerBroom LLC was included on the Best Law Firm list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.
Plaintiffs in Hale v. State Farm ordered to improve discovery answers; Trial set May 7
EAST ST. LOUIS – Lawyers who claim State Farm corruptly secured the election of current Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier must improve their answers to questions State Farm posed for trial, U.S. Magistrate Stephen Williams has ruled.
Fifth District affirms order requiring insurer to cover costs of suit for Iowa law firm
MOUNT VERNON – Does a professional liability insurance policy have to cover the actions of an attorney acting as agent for a company other than his law firm? An Illinois appellate court says yes, it does.
Hearing for suspect in Silas murder postponed again
BELLEVILLE – On the date of a hearing for murder suspect David Fields, St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida canceled the hearing.
Class action alleges unlawful collection of biometric information
BELLEVILLE — Three employees filed a class action lawsuit against biometric collectors for allegedly unlawfully collecting personal information.
Doctor files class action suit over alleged unsolicited advertisements
EAST ST. LOUIS — A chiropractic and wellness center has filed a class action lawsuit against a Wyoming corporation for allegedly wrongfully sending advertisements over fax machines.
Labor unions sue Ehret Inc. for failing to pay monthly contributions
EAST ST. LOUIS — Labor organizations are suing an Illinois corporation for allegedly failing to make payments under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Nurse claims her disability plan was terminated without reason
EAST ST. LOUIS — A nurse claims her disability benefits were improperly terminated.
Widow claims Meridian Village, Bravo Care failed to provide proper care
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City widow alleges two care facilities in Madison County failed to provide adequate medical care to her late husband.
Patient alleges dentist improperly installed bridge
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Lincoln Place Dental and a deceased dentist for allegedly improperly installing a bridge, which caused an abscess.
Husband seeks damages from Certain-Teed Corp., others over wife's death
BELLEVILLE – A Texas man alleges his late wife developed lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure and is seeking damages.
Passengers sue driver following Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE – Two passengers are seeking damages for injuries sustained in an Alton auto accident.
Former laborer names Goulds Pumps Inc., others in asbestos injury suit
BELLEVILLE – A man employed at various companies in Ohio throughout this career alleges that exposure to asbestos caused him to develop cancer.
Man alleges he was assaulted by intoxicated man at Big Daddy's
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges he was assaulted at an Edwardsville establishment by an intoxicated patron.