News from April 2018
Truck driver seeks to quash second service process in fatal I-55 crash
A truck driver who caused an eight-vehicle fatal collision on I-55 in November filed his second motion to quash service of process, arguing that he does not reside at the served Colorado address and that he was in Ohio at the time of service.
Property owner alleges former tenants failed to make payments
BELLEVILLE — A property owner is suing former tenants for allegedly failing and refusing to make payments.
Insured motorist alleges State Farm failed to provide coverage
BELLEVILLE — An insured motorist is suing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for allegedly failing to provide underinsured motorist coverage.
Woman alleges she was forced to walk on injured ankle
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Fairview Heights police officers for allegedly forcing her to walk on an injured ankle.
Couple names Aurora Pump, others in asbestos lawsuit
BELLEVILLE — A husband and wife claim they were both exposed to asbestos and that it resulted in the wife's cancer diagnosis.
Son sues six companies over father's cancer-related death
BELLEVILLE — A son is suing six companies, claiming they failed to warn about the risks of working with products containing asbestos.
Couple accuses Trane, others of negligence after husband's cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE — A couple has filed a lawsuit against a number of companies over the husband's cancer diagnosis, which they say was wrongfully caused.
Widow seeks damages from Grinnell, others after husband's cancer death
BELLEVILLE — A widow claims her husband's cancer death in 2017 is a result of asbestos exposure.
Suit claims Blackmer Pump, others didn't explain how to safely work around asbestos
BELLEVILLE — Two people are accusing a number of companies of not warning about the risks of working around asbestos.
CBS, GE, others failed to warn of asbestos risks, suit alleges
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing 10 companies, claiming they did not warn about the risks of working around asbestos.
Widow seeks over $50,000 in asbestos suit again AK Steel, others
BELLEVILLE — A lawsuit filed by a widow claims a number of companies failed to explain the risks of working with products containing asbestos.
Suit against Honda, others alleges man's cancer diagnosis was due to asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A widow is seeking damages, claiming her husband's cancer diagnosis was due to exposure to asbestos.
Couple names A.O. Smith, others in asbestos lawsuit after wife's cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE — A couple has filed a lawsuit against a number of companies alleging they didn't exercise due care and caution for the safety of others.
Man alleges freight train struck vehicle
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he was injured when his vehicle was struck by a freight train.
Madison County foreclosures March 29 - April 5
There were 11 foreclosures in Madison County from March 29 - April 5
Madison County real estate March 28 - April 4
An Edwardsville property sold for $580,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for March 28-April 4.
Med mal case dismissed by plaintiffs comes back with new judge
BELLEVILLE – Clients of Joseph Bartholomew changed their minds about dismissing a medical malpractice suit, and in the process they apparently changed the judge presiding over it.
Madison County civil docket April 16-20
Madison County Circuit Judges Dugan, Mudge, Matoesian and Ruth have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for April 16-20.
Taxpayer victory: Progressive tax effectively dead this legislative session
Fifty lawmakers are taking a pledge to fight a progressive income tax in Illinois, denying progressive tax proponents the support needed to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Fifth District judges vacate guilty plea in ’13 Washington Park armed robbery
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges cut short a sentence of 18 years by vacating a guilty plea to armed robbery that St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida accepted in 2014.