News from April 2018
Man allegedly hit by car while moving branch
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he was hit by a vehicle while trying to move a tree limb blocking a road.
Man alleges injuries after his feet got stuck in mud at construction site
BELLEVILLE — A Waterloo resident is suing the owner of a property and a subcontractor, claiming he was injured while working on a construction site.
'Hatchet piece' editorial took no guts to write
I would much rather discuss this with the author of this hatchet piece editorial - Special prosecutors for everyone! - but since your fine publication allows its writers to hide behind the generic byline of “by the Madison County Record” that is impossible.
Woman claims East St. Louis crash resulted in head, neck, back injuries
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims she was seriously injured in a crash in East St. Louis.
Gibbons files motion to stay discovery pending conflict of interest ruling; No charges four months after raid
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons filed a motion to stay all discovery in a case involving a Jan. 10 raid on Madison County offices until the court has determined if a conflict of interest exists.
Plank wins MC GOP chairmanship; Control of state party remains in question
Madison County GOP precinct committee men and women voted for current chairman Jeremy Plank over challenger, county board Chairman Kurt Prenzler, by a five point margin - 52.5 to 47.5 percent - at last week's party convention.
Edwardsville attorney Sivia expands expertise with John Maxwell Team leadership certification
EDWARDSVILLE — There's plenty a leadership "guru" can teach an established attorney, an Edwardsville attorney who recently received a certification from The John Maxwell Team said.
Widow claims husband's asbestos exposure led to cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Estate administrator seeks damages from Garden Denver, others after man's lung cancer death
BELLEVILLE — A number of companies are being sued after a man died of lung cancer.
Rosenstengel dismisses truckers' proposed class action involving work comp premiums
EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has dismissed a case against Jones Motor Co. Inc. and Zurich American Insurance Co.
Fifth District reverses and vacates FOID card ruling; Man convicted in '93 for cocaine possession will not get FOID
MT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges reversed and vacated a decision of the circuit court of Jefferson County in an appeal involving a felon and a FOID card.
FedEx, driver sued over I-55 rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A FedEx driver is accused of following a vehicle too closely in a crash on Interstate 55 in Pin Oak Township.
Karmeier among panelists at ALA-ISBA seminar; 'Appellate Jeopardy' on tap for entertainment
MOUNT VERNON — Illinois Supreme Court's chief justice will be among justices featured in a panel next month, according to a recent announcement.
St. Clair County pollution settlement with Monsanto met with stern disapproval at Fifth District
MOUNT VERNON – In a mass action case under seal at St. Clair County Circuit Court, judges Andrew Gleeson and Vincent Lopinot approved settlement of 11,256 pollution claims against Monsanto without reading the agreements behind it, according to Fifth District appellate judges.
Pedestrian allegedly hit while standing in center turn lane
BELLEVILLE — A pedestrian claims a pickup truck driver hit her while leaving a McDonald's as she was standing in the center turn lane.
Motorist sues driver, vehicle owner over South Bluff Road collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing a driver and vehicle owner following a collision on South Bluff Road.
Fifth District orders new trial involving Flora parade injury
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed a decision offsetting payments the Flora Chamber of Commerce would have to pay a man who claimed he was injured at a parade.
Self-driving cars, thinking machines will test limits of tort law
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Self-driving cars, machines that teach themselves how to operate and home digital assistants that can enter into legally binding contracts are all either on the market now or soon will be. So the next question is: Whom do you sue when they run amok?
Motorist sues driver over Madison Avenue collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist alleges another driver caused a collision when he attempted to turn in front of the plaintiff's vehicle.
Handicap woman alleges wheelchair fell over on Metro bus
BELLEVILLE — A handicap woman alleges her wheelchair was not properly restrained while riding in a Metro bus.