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News from April 2018


The bipartisan bullies of township government

By Austin Berg, Illinois News Network |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
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

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
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.

Illinois powerful public school lobby kills measure to rein in borrowing

By LGIS News Service |
Illinois' powerful public school lobbying groups mobilized to beat back a measure that would have reined in massive school district borrowing, often concealed from taxpayers.

Woman alleges rental property unfit for human habitation

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
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

By Erianne Leatherman |
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

By Elizabeth Alt |
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

By Elizabeth Alt |
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

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By Lhalie Castillo |
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

By Lhalie Castillo |
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

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
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

By John Breslin |
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

By Lhalie Castillo |
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

By Lhalie Castillo |
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

By Ann Maher |
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

By Lhalie Castillo |
EDWARDSVILLE — A supplier claims a company failed to pay in full for goods it delivered.

Entertainment company alleges gaming terminals destroyed in fire

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
EDWARDSVILLE — An entertainment company alleges My Brothers Place owes it more than $91,000 after a fire destroyed the plaintiff's gaming terminals.