News from April 2018
Motorist with mechanical issues allegedly caused Alton collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly stopping in the middle of the road without warning due to mechanical issues and causing a collision.
Woman allegedly struck inside Shiloh garage
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was struck by a motorist while standing inside a Shiloh garage.
Passenger sues motorist over rear end collision
BELLEVILLE — Another passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision on North Illinois Street.
Motorist sues over O'Fallon collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist alleges another driver caused an O'Fallon collision.
Pedestrian alleges motorist hit her in Belleville
BELLEVILLE — A pedestrian is suing a motorist for allegedly hitting her on Sherman Street in Belleville.
Belleville attorney files another 'unnatural' class action in St. Clair County
BELLEVILLE — Belleville attorney David C. Nelson filed another lawsuit in the St. Clair County Circuit Court alleging false all natural labeling in Kraft Heinz marinades and sauces.
Man seeks $10 million from East St. Louis attorney in legal malpractice suit
BELLEVILLE — An Indiana man is suing East St. Louis attorney David W. Plufka of Keefe & Griffiths PC for $10 million, alleging he failed to properly represent him in a workers' compensation case.
Former East St. Louis township officials diverted nearly $1M in youth program funds
Two township administrators took state grant funds intended for a summer youth program to cover up for illegal credit card purchases.
Trial date in Duebbert case moves up from June 23 to May 7
BELLEVILLE – Visiting judge Michael McHaney quietly accelerated the felony trial of Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert, moving it up from June 23 to May 7.
Pension spending out of control and in need of reform, critic says
Are teacher pension subsidies fairly distributed in Illinois?
Hale v. State Farm trial postponed four months until after Labor Day
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon postponed for four months a jury trial on a $9 billion claim against State Farm.
Judge denies motion to dismiss ADA class action against convenience store chain Casey's
BENTON – A federal judge has rejected a bid by a convenience-store chain to dismiss a claim that the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Road contractor plans to appeal $8.1 million jury verdict
BENTON – Southern Illinois Asphalt plans to challenge a jury verdict holding it liable for $8,169,512.84 on a misrepresentation claim.
Guardian claims TD Ameritrade, Bank of America allowed unauthorized account withdrawals
BELLEVILLE — An estate guardian is suing two financial institutions for allegedly allowing unauthorized individuals to withdraw more than $413,000 from an account.
Driver accused of following too closely in Fairview Heights crash
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing a driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision in Fairview Heights.
Civic Federation: State 'lost' billions in revenue by foregoing taxes on retirement income
A Chicago think tank says Illinois is losing out on billions of dollars in revenue by not taxing retirement income.
Progressive tax proposal would mean as much as a $600 tax hike for typical Metro East family
Though some politicians claim a progressive income tax would only affect the rich, rates established under House Bill 3522 would raise income taxes on middle-class families.
Herndon denies Madison County officials’ move to dismiss Lavite’s First Amendment lawsuit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Madison County must defend retaliation claims of Veteran Assistance Superintendent Bradley Lavite, U.S. District Judge David Herndon decided on March 29.
Court grants Hartford Fire Insurance summary judgment in flood damage case
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District Court of Illinois granted Hartford Fire Insurance Co.'s motion for summary judgment on March 23, citing certain exclusions in its coverage policy maintained the company could not be held liable for property damage stemming from a burst pipe.
District judge directs BASSC, former worker to settlement conference in employment case
BENTON — U.S. District Judge David Herndon has granted in part and denied in part a special-education cooperative's motion for summary judgment in a case filed by an employee who retired earlier than planned and directed them to a settlement conference.