News from April 2018
Appellate court affirms AG ruling that housing group's records subject to FOIA
SPRINGFIELD — The 4th District Appellate Court has affirmed a decision by Attorney General Lisa Madigan that documents from a group founded to improve housing conditions in Danville are public record and fall under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
Judge in Duebbert case allows testimony from alleged victim 18 years ago, and predicts guilt
BELLEVILLE – Visiting judge Michael McHaney, after predicting that jurors would convict Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert of sexual abuse if he allowed testimony from an alleged victim 18 years ago, decided to allow the testimony.
Ingersol-Rand, others named in asbestos lawsuit filed in St. Clair County
BELLEVILLE — A former welder alleges he developed lung cancer after being exposed to asbestos.
Couple claims husband's cancer caused by asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing several companies over the husband's alleged exposure to asbestos, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Lawsuit filed in St. Clair County accuses companies of not warning of asbestos risks
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing a number of companies, claiming they failed to warn about the risks of working near asbestos.
Daughter names Buffalo Air, others in asbestos lawsuit after father's cancer death
BELLEVILLE — A daughter has filed a lawsuit alleging her father's cancer death was caused by asbestos exposure.
Son sues Crane, Formosa over father's cancer death
BELLEVILLE — An estate administrator is suing a number companies, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence following his father's death due to cancer.
Eaton, Foseco named in asbestos lawsuit filed in St. Clair County
BELLEVILLE — A former laborer has filed a lawsuit claiming he developed lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure.
Husband and wife allege Flowserve, others didn't explain asbestos risks
BELLEVILLE — A couple claims a number of companies failed to warn about the dangers of being exposed to asbestos.
Couple seeks damages in asbestos lawsuit against Goulds Pumps, others
BELLEVILLE — A number of companies have been named in a lawsuit alleging a man's cancer was caused by asbestos exposure.
Suit filed in St. Clair County alleges man's cancer was caused by asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he was exposed to asbestos during his career.
Man alleges brain injury after hitting head on dump truck
BELLEVILLE — A union operating engineer alleges a dump truck driver caused the truck to strike the plaintiff in the head while attempting to free the vehicle from the mud.
Motorist allegedly caused collision while attempting to merge
BELLEVILLE — A motorist alleges another driver attempting to merge into traffic caused a collision.
Edwardsville attorney Ron Foster appointed Madison County associate judge
Edwardsville attorney Ronald J. Foster Jr. has been selected Madison County associate judge for the vacancy left by former associate judge Donald M. Flack’s retirement.
Passenger alleges property owner failed to install railroad signals
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger injured in a collision with a train is suing a property owner for allegedly failing to install railroad crossing signals.
Woman files medical malpractice suit against Lincoln Surgical Associates
BELLEVILLE — A personal representative is suing healthcare providers for allegedly causing a patient's death.
Fifth District reverses judgment in homeowners association dispute
MOUNT VERNON – A ruling in favor of property owners in a case involving homeowners association dues has been reversed by the 5th District Appellate Court, which cited mistakes in the original decision.
Magistrate orders Wal-Mart to provide discovery documentation in pregnant employees' discrimination suit
District judge Donald Wilkerson ordered a big-brand retailer to come up with discovery documents sooner than later in a proposed class action alleging pregnancy discrimination against employees.
Motorist sues over I-64 collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist for allegedly causing a crash on Interstate 64.
Driver sued over Rand Lane Road crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured in a collision on Rand Lane Road.