News from April 2018
Motorist alleges driver ran stop sign, caused collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly running a stop sign and causing a collision on North Illinois Street.
Motorist alleges driver failed to yield in collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision.
Sears Holding seeks to dismiss suit alleging Kmart clothing caught fire
Sears Holdings Publishing Co. argues that it is an improper defendant in a woman’s suit alleging clothing she purchased from Kmart caught fire.
How to stop senseless school shootings?
Just war means you kill the killer and he kills no more. Sadly, the political class claims the only way to stop the killing is to spend more on scientific research paid for by tax payers ($50 million so far).
Judge Gomric limits claims in former East St. Louis football player's defective helmet suit
In response to several motions to dismiss a suit alleging a former East St. Louis high school player sustained head injuries due to a defective helmet, St. Clair County Associate Judge Julia Gomric allowed the plaintiff to file an amended complaint but limited the claims he could make.
Rauner must think twice before signing dangerous 5G 'small cell' wireless bill
The impact of Fifth Generation (5G) small cell wireless facility bills becoming law will mean: it does not matter who you are, how affluent you are, where you live, or who you know in "high places," a cell tower can soon be looming in your front yard.
The ‘friendly’ tax hike taking shape in Springfield
In election season, some Illinois politicians are looking for ways to promise more revenue without inciting the rage of voters, who just saw the largest permanent income tax hike in state history last summer.
Bi-State MetroLink seeks to dismiss suit over 2017 shooting at Emerson Park station
Bi-State Development Agency seeks to dismiss an East St. Louis man’s suit alleging he was shot at the Emerson Park station, arguing that it is immune from liability.
Insurer wants court to declare it doesn't owe uninsured or under-insured coverage to Duebbert in motorcycle crash
BELLEVILLE – Progressive Northern Insurance Co. is seeking a declaration that a policy carried by Circuit Judge Ronald Duebbert does not provide uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage for a motorcycle accident he was involved in last year in Florida.
IHOP restaurant operators file motion to dismiss EEOC's harassment allegations
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Two companies in Illinois that operate IHOP restaurants have filed a motion to dismiss allegations from IHOP employees who claimed they faced sexual harassment at work.
Former employee accuses BRIA Health Services of age discrimination
BELLEVILLE — A former employee has filed a lawsuit against a health care facility claiming age discrimination, a hostile work environment and retaliation.
Amchem Products, Buffalo Pumps, others named in asbestos lawsuit
BELLEVILLE — A lawsuit alleges a man developed cancer due to asbestos exposure during his career.
Widow seeks more than $50K in suit over husband's cancer death
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing a number of companies, claiming they failed to warn her husband about the risks of working with asbestos.
Former HRB Resources worker alleges wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE — A lawsuit filed against HRB Resources LLC accuses the company of discrimination and having hostile work environment.
Mount Vernon woman alleges injuries from I-64 crash
BELLEVILLE — A lawsuit filed by a Mount Vernon woman claims she was injured in a collision on Interstate 64 while a passenger.
Couple names Crane, others in asbestos suit after husband's cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing a number of companies claiming the husband's cancer is related to asbestos exposure.
Towne sued by 15 out-of-staters arrested by SAFE; Long list of officials who participated in seizures also named
CHICAGO – Individuals who served sentences and forfeited cash pursuant to arrests by a fake police squad on Interstate 80 sued the LaSalle County board and former state’s attorney Brian Towne in U.S. district court on April 5.
Can we just have an honest election?
We're fortunate to live in a country where we get to choose our own representatives. But if the slate we get to choose from is subject to vetting by political operatives, maybe we're not so fortunate.
East Carondelet homeowner alleges levee district's work resulted in flooded property
BELLEVILLE — An East Carondelet property owner claims a levee district's work caused damage to his home.
St. Clair County jury awards man $1.2 million in suit over balcony fall; $1 awarded for disfigurement from injury
A man awarded $1.2 million in a suit alleging he fell due to a faulty apartment balcony railing sought sanctions against the defendants for allegedly repeatedly making witnesses unavailable.