News from August 2018
Mother seeks to strike trampoline park's affirmative defenses
The mother of a boy who was injured at a Glen Carbon trampoline park seeks to dismiss the defendant’s affirmative defenses, arguing that a six-year-old child cannot be held contributorily negligent.
Madison County pro bono committee assists 34 pro se litigants in second quarter
More than 30 people representing themselves pro se in lawsuits pending in Madison and Bond Counties received professional assistance through the Attorneys for the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee in the second quarter.
Man's lung cancer prompts asbestos litigation
A long list of manufacturers face a lawsuit over a man's exposure to asbestos.
Customer sues Target over trip, fall
BELLEVILLE— A customer accuses a local Target store of negligence after he allegedly tripped and fell on an uneven walkway.
GOP leader, opponent call for investigation into claims St. Clair County sheriff violated campaign laws
An investigation should be launched following allegations that St. Clair County Sheriff Richard "Rick" Watson violated local and state campaign laws, according to the county's Republican leader and Watson's opponent in the sheriff's election.
Jerseyville man sues wrong-way driver
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly traveling in the wrong direction on I-255, causing a multi-vehicle collision.
Why your property tax bill is so high and how to fix it
Less than 50 cents of every additional property tax dollar over the last 20 years went to pay for services that raise home values. Instead, the primary driver of the rise in property taxes was pension costs.
How will campaigns that rely heavily on public union financing fare in light of Janus?
SPRINGFIELD – Three public employee unions facing a new restriction on their political action gave State Rep. Jay Hoffman of Belleville $202,900 in the last two and a half years under the old rules.
Motorist alleges injuries from multi-vehicle collision on I-55
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing two drivers for allegedly causing a multi-car collision on I-55 in December.
Mother alleges son was injured at Collinsville Middle School
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother claims her son was injured when he was picked up and dropped by another minor at Collinsville Middle School.
Driver alleges injuries from Edwardsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County motorist is suing a another driver for allegedly causing an Edwardsville collision.
Woman files Dram Shop suit against Pink Slip Exotic Bar
A Lovejoy nightclub faces a lawsuit after an allegedly drunk patron caused a motor vehicle crash.
Thanks, Champ, for being an American
On the weekend of July 13-15, my wife Margaret and I traveled South to visit with old friends from Nashville. For most of the past 20-plus years, we have met in Memphis, as a sort of rounding spot for our activities. This year for a change we headed east to Louisville, Kentucky, for bourbon, good food and history.
IL high court: Cities can't sidestep lawsuits by simply calling property repairs 'discretionary'
The Illinois Supreme Court has reduced the reach of the legal shield long enjoyed under Illinois state law by cities and other public bodies when faced with personal injury lawsuits, as the high court indicated the rationale advanced by lower court judges in rejecting a woman’s lawsuit over the injuries she sustained tripping on a Danville sidewalk was overbroad.
Truck driver seeks order staying case over fatal multi-vehicle collision on I-55 last November
A truck driver being charged with reckless homicide after causing a multi-vehicle fatal crash on I-55 in November 2017 seeks to stay the civil cases, arguing that continuing litigation pending the criminal proceedings would risk self-incrimination.
Motorcycle passenger sues driver, motorist over crash
BELLEVILLE — A passenger on a motorcycle blames her driver and another motorist for causing a crash on West Main Street.
Woman alleges injuries from collision with garbage truck
A city garbage truck hit a St. Clair County resident's vehicle, a lawsuit claims.
Consumer accuses Ocean Spray Cranberries of false advertising
Ocean Spray Cranberries' cranberry juice continas sugar and preservatives despite a label advertising otherwise, a St. Clair County woman claims in a class action lawsuit.
Driver sued over fatal Godfrey collision
EDWARDSVILLE — An independent administrator is suing a driver for allegedly causing a fatal collision on Interstate 255.
Special administrator sues asbestos products manufacturers for negligence
BELLEVILLE — A special administrator is suing manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.