News from April 2018
The bipartisan bullies of township government
A great deal of what’s wrong in Illinois government can be explained by a socioeconomic theory called “concentrated benefits and diffuse costs.”
Corn growers allegedly fell for lawyer racket in Syngenta litigation; Suit claims Enyart misled farmers
MINNEAPOLIS – Sixty thousand corn growers fell for a racket that Texas lawyer Mikal Watts led, lawyer Douglas Nill of Minneapolis claims in U.S. district court.
St. Clair County asbestos trial underway in Lopinot’s court
St. Clair County’s first asbestos trial since plaintiffs’ firms have turned their attention to Madison County’s neighboring jurisdiction is underway in Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot’s court.
St. Clair County jurors reach defense verdict in premises liability suit
A St. Clair County jury returned a verdict in favor of Shelby County property owners who were sued after a man renting the property fell from the balcony.
Woman alleges rental property unfit for human habitation
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman and her child allege they suffered recurring health issues while renting a residence unfit for human habitation.
Judge Kenneth Meyers, who opened bankruptcy court in Benton, dies
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former federal bankruptcy judge Kenneth J. Meyers passed away at his home on April 14, 2018 at the age of 74.
Federal court grants voluntary dismissal of lawsuit against Globe Life Insurance Agency
BENTON — A man who claimed his mother’s insurance refused to pay after her death has filed a notice to voluntarily dismiss his lawsuit against Globe Life Insurance Agency Inc.
District Court remands lawsuit alleging doctor is to blame for pending divorce
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted a man’s petition to remand his case to the St. Clair County Circuit Court, rejecting diversity arguments by a doctor accused of having an affair with the man’s wife.
Driver sues over Edwardsville Road crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision on Edwardsville Road.
Judges Gleeson and Lopinot get dressed down for being slackers
Wouldn't it be great if students could hand in test papers or book reports and their teachers would mark a big A+ on each one without bothering to read them?
Man sues Edwardsville health club over slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured when he slipped on ice or snow at an Edwardsville health club.
Motorist, passenger sue over Illinois 162 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist and passenger allege they were injured in a collision on Illinois 162.
Alton Memorial, doctor allegedly failed to diagnose adrenal gland infarction
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Alton Memorial Hospital and health care providers for allegedly failing to diagnose an adrenal gland infarction, causing a patient's death.
More aggressive defenses expected in asbestos cases as new information emerges of other cancer causes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Companies named in asbestos lawsuits may employ more aggressive defenses as information emerges that other factors can cause the particular type of cancer that leads to the costliest settlements and verdicts.
Woman alleges moving company lost, damaged belongings
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges a moving company overcharged her and lost or damaged her belongings while helping move her family to Florida.
Woman alleges injuries from negligent dental care
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient alleges she suffered injuries to her teeth, gums and nerve roots when a dentist failed to provide proper care.
Legislation that would have allowed third party vendors access to business financial records defeated in House
SPRINGFIELD - Legislation that would have allowed the state to disclose private business financial information to third party auditors was defeated in the State House on Wednesday.
Suit alleges Marcal Rope & Rigging failed to make payments
EDWARDSVILLE — A supplier claims a company failed to pay in full for goods it delivered.
Entertainment company alleges gaming terminals destroyed in fire
EDWARDSVILLE — An entertainment company alleges My Brothers Place owes it more than $91,000 after a fire destroyed the plaintiff's gaming terminals.
East St. Louis denies liability in suit alleging child fractured leg while clearing vacant lot for $3
The City of East St. Louis argues that it is immune from liability in a suit alleging a child fractured his leg while clearing a vacant lot owned by the city.