News from August 2018
Motorcyclist alleges injuries from defective helmet
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorcycle rider is suing a helmet manufacturer and cycle shop for allegedly failing to distribute helmets that comply with the industry standards.
Macoupin County woman sues Swift Transportation over collision
A transportation company faces a lawsuit after an employee crashed into a Macoupin County resident's vehicle.
Prisoner's habeas corpus petition denied by appeals court
A man serving 60 years in prison for first-degree murder will not receive a hearing to review his case, an appeals court ruled.
Rear-end collision in Collinsville prompts lawsuit
A woman blames another motorist for causing an accident on South Vandalia in Collinsville.
Store owner sues Department of Agriculture over food stamp program disqualification
An Alton corner store is fighting a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) decision banning the retailer from accepting food stamps.
IADC Defense Counsel Journal releases third quarter issue
The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) released its third quarter 2018 Defense Counsel Journal (DCJ) on Aug. 20.
Wrongful death suit filed against Sparta hospital, doctors
BENTON — The Sparta Community Hospital and two doctors are being sued after a Pennsylvania man suffered a fatal heart attack.
Widow sues asbestos products manufacturers over husband's death
A widow blames a group of manufacturers for allegedly exposing her husband to asbestos.
Pension fund groups sue contractor over $218 in unpaid contributions
Three pension fund management groups accuse a local contractor of unpaid contributions.
Alleged asbestos exposure prompts lawsuit
A truck mechanic blames several manufacturing companies for exposing him to asbestos.
Patient alleges gadolinium retention following MRI
BENTON — A patient alleges a contrast agent used in MRIs caused serious health problems when he developed gadolinium retention.
Motorist sues logistics company over collision with employee
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a logistics company after one of its employee's allegedly caused a collision.
HEPLERBROOM: Nickelson to speak at American Bar Association Meeting
Rebecca Nickelson will be one of the featured panelists at the American Bar Association’s September 14 seminar, which is being held at Washington University School of Law.
Minor allegedly injured while chaperoning Riverbender youth activities
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother claims her son was injured by a gate roller while working as a chaperone for youth activities.
Property owner sues Alton over grass-cutting lien
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton property owner filed a class action lawsuit against the city for allegedly failing to serve a grass-cutting lien personally or by certified mail.
Motorist blamed for crash in Alton
A crash in Alton prompted a lawsuit.
Insurance companies, agent face lawsuit over flood claim
Two Millstadt homeowners allege their insurance company refuses to pay a flood damage claim.
Appellate court upholds sex offender plea deal
A sex offender cannot withdraw his guilty plea, an appellate court ruled.
Highland man alleges newspaper damaged his reputation at church after falsely reporting arrest
A Highland man is suing the Belleville News Democrat for allegedly falsely reporting that he had been arrested for drug-related activities.
Motorist allegedly ran red light, caused crash
A couple accuse a motorist of running a red light and causing an accident.