News from April 2018
East St. Louis denies liability in suit alleging child fractured leg while clearing vacant lot for $3
The City of East St. Louis argues that it is immune from liability in a suit alleging a child fractured his leg while clearing a vacant lot owned by the city.
Woman sues Bethalto over sidewalk trip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the Village of Bethalto after she allegedly tripped and fell on a steel rebar while walking on the sidewalk.
City officials accused of sharing private business tax information with outside auditors
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association said Monday that it had obtained emails showing that municipal officials illegally shared local businesses tax information with an outside company that makes money auditing businesses on behalf of local governments.
Motorist sues over Alton rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver claims he was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended in Alton.
St. Clair County foreclosures April 9-17
There were 25 foreclosures in St. Clair County from April 9 to April 17.
St. Clair County real estate April 5-10
A Millstadt property sold for nearly $400,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 5-10.
Madison County real estate April 10 - 13
A Hamel property sold for more than $630,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for April 10-13.
Madison County foreclosures April 13 - 19
There were 13 foreclosures in Madison County from April 13 - 19
Madison County civil docket April 30-May 4
Madison County Circuit Judges Crowder, Ruth and Mudge have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for the week of April 30 to May 4.
Man seeks more than $50K over Cassens Transport driver's collision with his vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims an employer negligently entrusted its semitrailer to a driver who crashed into his vehicle.
Man claims he incurred medical expenses due to injuries from Roxana crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A man has filed a lawsuit against a vehicle driver and owner, claiming insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries in a crash in Roxana.
Driver accused of making illegal U-turn in Edwardsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when a driver attempted a U-turn and crashed into her vehicle.
American Family Insurance accused of not settling underinsured motorist claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver and passenger claim an insurance company failed to approve an underinsured-motorist claim after they were injured in a car crash.
Passenger seeks damages after car hit tree in Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured after the vehicle he was in struck a tree in Granite City.
Wood River employee allegedly injured during yard waste collection
EDWARDSVILLE — A Wood River City employee claims he injured his shoulder when he attempted to pick up a bag full of rocks during a yard waste collection.
Wife of former U.S. Attorney seeks divorce in Madison County
The wife of former U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton has petitioned for divorce in Madison County Circuit Court citing irreconcilable differences.
Report: Metro-East property tax rates nearly double national average
Both Madison and St. Clair County taxpayers paid a higher effective tax rate than the national average in 2017, a year which also saw continued outmigration from the region.
Madigan re-elected Chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
The longtime House speaker is the only state legislative leader in the nation to also serve as a party chairman.
Child alleges injuries from trampoline at Aim High Glen Carbon
EDWARDSVILLE — A child is suing Aim High Glen Carbon after he was allegedly injured while using the facility's trampolines.
Lawyers to get 75 percent of $9.8 million whistleblower suit against K-Mart; Tillery's take - $5.7 million
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel awarded three fourths of a $9.8 million settlement to lawyers who sued failing retailer K-Mart.