News from August 2018
Manufacturers face lawsuit for failure to warn about asbestos
A pipefitter's death has led to allegations of negligent asbestos exposure against a host of well-known companies.
Motorist alleges injuries from Godfrey crash
An injured driver blames another motorist for an accident on Seiler Road in Godfrey.
Motorist sues over Alton collision
The driver of a 2007 Ford Mustang blames another motorist for not yielding while backing out of a parking spot and causing an accident.
Roofing company denies liability in suit alleging man hit with falling materials
A man who alleges he was hit in the head when roofing materials were thrown from an office building moves to strike the roofing company’s affirmative defense seeking to reduce damages by other awards benefitting the plaintiff.
Poorer communities may be at greater risk for lawsuits following Supreme Court narrowing of immunity protection
Poorer municipalities may be hit harder following an Illinois Supreme Court decision that narrows the immunity communities used to enjoy against personal injury lawsuits, according to one attorney who represents a number of local municipalities.
Illinois, Rauner move to dismiss school funding dispute
The State of Illinois and Gov. Bruce Rauner argue in their motion to dismiss a school funding dispute filed by 22 Southern Illinois school districts, that the amended complaint involves an “insuperable separation of powers problem.”
Kolker grants dismissal in suit involving 2017 shooting at Emerson Park MetroLink station
St. Clair County Associate Judge Chris Kolker granted dismissal in an East St. Louis man’s lawsuit alleging the Emerson Park Station lacked proper security when he was shot by “ruffians.”
Stiehl steps up to fill spot in short handed circuit, looking forward to three month stint
When Belleville attorney William Stiehl Jr. received "the call" in mid-July, he hesitated, but only for a short time.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 10-16
There were six foreclosures in St. Clair County from Aug. 10-16.
St. Clair County real estate July 20-30
A Swansea property sold for $470,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for July 20-30.
Madison County foreclosures August 9-14
There were nine foreclosures in Madison County from August 9-14
Madison County real estate July 24-30
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Madison County civil docket Aug. 30-31
There are 12 law cases scheduled on the civil docket on Aug. 30-31 in Madison County circuit judges Dugan, Ruth and Mudge's courtrooms.
Madison County jury awards motorist $1,000 in trial over Michigan collision
A Madison County jury awarded a motorist just $1,000 in damages in a suit over a 2011 crash in Michigan.
Peel files another appeal, wants 7th Circuit to give him one more shot at proving innocence
CHICAGO – Former lawyer Gary Peel, who spent 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography and for bankruptcy fraud, wants U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges to give him one last shot at proving his innocence.
Suit alleges MCT bus driver hit girl walking to school
EDWARDSVILLE — A 14-year old girl alleges she was hit by an Madison County Mass Transit bus while walking to school in April.
Rest of the nation sees 31 percent faster jobs growth vs. Illinois in 2018
Illinois experienced its sixth consecutive month of jobs growth in July, yet continues to trail the pace of growth in the rest of the nation for 2018.
Sheriff Watson, et al. enjoyed taxpayer subsidies for their campaigns
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Rauner signs bill shedding light on school district administrative spending
The new law will bring more transparency to Illinois school districts’ administrative costs, which are among the highest in the nation.
Motorist sues over Route 161 crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Jackson County woman is suing a Madison County driver for allegedly causing a crash on Illinois Route 161.