News from August 2018
Cellphone use blamed for Edwardsville crash
A Madison County resident accuses a driver of using her cellphone moments before hitting her vehicle.
Man sues over trip, fall at Rolling Hills Golf Course
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing the Rolling Hills Golf Course after he allegedly tripped on a sidewalk.
Citing 'character assassinations' of witnesses, Goodyear asks for new trial in $40 million asbestos case
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A lawyer for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., which was ordered by pay $40.1 million to a man who claimed he developed mesothelioma following exposure to asbestos, is asking a judge for a new trial.
Manager of Sprint store in Collinsville accused of sexual harassment
A wireless store's sales associate accuses her store manager and employer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
Madison County yet to make up mind over whether to join growing number of opioid suits
As counties, municipalities, Native American tribes, now even the White House, pile on with lawsuits filed against the producers of opioids, Madison County continues to debate whether to get involved.
Small business program on the chopping block
Illinois’ locally-owned businesses are the jewels that make rural communities shine. The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, a farm bill program, helps these small business owners obtain resources resources and training they need.
Mother, daughter sue motorist following Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — An East Alton driver is being sued after allegedly causing an Alton collision.
New IL law mostly bars towns from regulating drones, giving regulatory 'predictability,' attorney says
A recent change to the Illinois Aeronautics Act has provided drone operators “more predictability,” according to Chicago attorney Andrew Fiske.
Deputy election clerk who lost job for filing campaign paperwork on government time, has worked for many Democrat office holders
BELLEVILLE – Margaret Eros of Belleville, whose actions as treasurer for Sheriff Rick Watson’s campaign caused her to lose her job as a St. Clair County election clerk last week, has worked hard for several other Democrat office holders through the years.
Former assistant AG Martha Ravenhill joins Heyl Royster
Former Missouri Assistant Attorney General Martha Ravenhill recently joined Heyl Royster, Voelker and Allen’s Edwardsville office as an associate.
Fund administrators seek landscaping company's alleged unpaid contributions
A pension management group accuses a landscaping service of unpaid contributions.
David v Goliath type race playing out in 113th District; Hoffman has close to $1 million, but Jameson has thousands of contacts
Republican candidate for state representative Doug Jameson hopes to pull an upset in November over long time incumbent, Democrat Jay Hoffman of Belleville.
Memorial Medical Center faces wrongful death lawsuit after suicide
The family of a man who committed suicide after discharge blames a St. Clair County rehab facility.
Fairview Heights masonic lodge faces lawsuit over pothole injury
A pothole in a masonic lodge's parking lot prompted a lawsuit by an East St. Louis resident
Slippery floor prompts lawsuit against O'Fallon IHOP
A Swansea resident blames an IHOP restaurant in the City of O'Fallon for her injuries.
Family Medicine Associates and Anderson Hospital face negligence lawsuit
A former patient blames his doctors for worsening infections and kidney failure.
Insurance company reneged on settlement, motorist claims in court
Progressive Northern Insurance Company faces a fraud lawsuit for not paying out a claim to an injured motorist.
Painter sues homeowners over nail hidden in grass
A painter brought a lawsuit against two homeowners after he stepped on a nail.
Shooting at Glen Carbon home leads to lawsuit
A Glen Carbon man faces a lawsuit over fatally shooting a house guest.
Crew member alleges injuries aboard a Mississippi River barge
A barge crew member accused his employer of failing to provide a safe work environment.