News from April 2018
Court denies move to increase punitive damage award in auto accident lawsuit
BENTON – A federal judge has ruled against an Illinois man who filed a motion to increase the amount of punitive damages awarded in a case involving a car accident.
Widow accuses BNSF Railway, others of not warning about asbestos risks
BELLEVILLE — A widow claims her husband was exposed to asbestos during the course of his career, leading to his cancer diagnosis.
Woman accused of driving too fast in St. Clair County collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver is being accused of failing to take proper actions to avoid a collision in St. Clair County.
Couple says St. Elizabeth's Hospital, others failed to diagnose brain tumor
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing health care providers, claiming they failed to diagnose the husband's tumor.
Woman seeks in excess of $50,000 for injuries in Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a driver from Calhoun County, claiming she was injured in a crash.
Southside Holdings driver accused of being under the influence in crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A lawsuit has been filed against a driver accused of being under the influence in a Madison County crash.
Godfrey Healthcare accused of failing to provide proper care
EDWARDSVILLE — A lawsuit has been filed against a long-term-care facility alleging its staff failed to properly care for a resident.
Woman seeks damages from Tenova Core, others over father's cancer death
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges her father's death from cancer was caused by his exposure to asbestos fibers during his career.
Man sues All State for unpaid benefits
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing his insurer for failing to cover his underinsured claim.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Edwardsville Best Buy
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper is suing Best Buy after she allegedly slipped on ice in the parking lot at the Edwardsville store.
Woman sues over slip, fall at Jones Banquet Plaza
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on a pool of liquid at Jones Banquet Plaza.
Woman alleges wheelchair wasn't properly strapped in vehicle, overturned
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County resident is suing a transportation provider for allegedly failing to properly strap her wheelchair in the vehicle.
Yandle grants summary judgment for Hardee's in suit alleging leg amputation from sidewalk fall
A handicapped woman who tripped on a two-inch curb at the Jerseyville Hardees after failing to use the designated handicapped parking is appealing District Judge Staci Yandle’s order granting summary judgment for the restaurant.
Fifth District vacates sentence for Illinois man convicted of robbery
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court has overturned a St. Clair County Circuit Court decision to deny a man convicted of armed robbery the chance to remove his plea.
Edwardsville man accused of attacking Prenzler last year wants outside prosecutor; Says Gibbons is biased 'for or against' Prenzler
An Edwardsville man facing trial for allegedly assaulting Madison County's board chairman at a charity event last year wants an outside prosecutor to handle charges against him.
Crowder grants partial summary judgment in suit over crash following police pursuit
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder granted partial summary judgment for the mother of a minor injured in a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle, dismissing the City of Madison’s claims that the plaintiff was involved in the theft and knew the driver might run from the police.
Yandle denies request for hearing on motion to dismiss class action alleging contamination from 2015 Highland oil spill
District Judge Staci Yandle will decide whether dismissal is appropriate for two pipeline companies without a hearing in a suit alleging they contaminated land near Highland following a 2015 oil spill where 100 barrels of crude oil were accidentally released.
Man allegedly failed to provide documents of authenticity for classic Oldsmobile
BELLEVILLE — A man who purchased a classic 1970 Oldsmobile 442 is suing the seller for failing to provide documents of authenticity.
Residential care provider sues over unpaid services
EDWARDSVILLE — A residential care service provider is suing over alleged unpaid services.
Man files Dram Shop suit against Collinsville tavern
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a Collinsville tavern after intoxicated patrons allegedly assaulted him.