News from August 2018
James Nowogrocki joins Heyl Roster
James Nowogrocki has joined the law firm Heyl Royster.
Father of six receives full custody over mother's objections
An appeals court upheld a ruling granting sole custody to a father of six in a long-running divorce case.
Appellate court reverses sex offender registration conviction
An Illinois appeals court reversed a man’s conviction after he was accused of failing to register as a sex offender.
HEPLERBROOM: 15 Heplerbroom Attorneys Named Best lawyers®
HeplerBroom LLC is proud to announce that 15 of its attorneys have recently been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
HEYL ROYSTER: Heyl Royster Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers" in America
Ten Heyl Royster attorneys are listed in the 25th edition of Best Lawyers in America 2019.
Fourth lawsuit filed over fatal I-55 crash in November 2017
EDWARDSVILLE — The passenger in a van hit by a tractor trailer in a fatal November 2017 crash on I-55 is suing the driver, his employers and a construction company.
Motorist sues another driver following Edwardsville crash
An Edwardsville woman blames a driver from Godfrey for allegedly causing a collision.
Young driver and car owner face lawsuit from injured cyclist
A cyclist blames a 17-year-old driver for injuries suffered after a crash.
Wood River faces class action lawsuit over property liens
Wood River city officials did not properly serve property owners when recording liens against their land, a new lawsuit claims.
Motorist sues vehicle owner after collision with underage driver
A crash involving an underage driver prompted a lawsuit.
Trial date to be set in Madison County bid rigging suit
Visiting judge J. Marc Kelly of Fayette County will hear motions to set a trial date and briefing schedule in a class action alleging a several tax buyers participated in a bid-rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon.
Stiehl begins three-month circuit judge position; Gleeson ‘profusely’ thankful for Karmeier’s appointment
St. Clair County Circuit Judge William Stiehl Jr. began his brief three-month appointment Thursday, presiding over the probate docket.
Nine Polsinelli attorneys recognized as 2019 'Lawyers of the Year'
Dozens of lawyers with the Polsinelli law firm received accolades this month by The Best Lawyers peer review group.
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers in America
The 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America will feature 38 lawyers representing Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale PC, the law firm announced this month.
Appeal fails, father loses parental rights
A St. Clair County father lost his attempt to overturn a lower court's ruling revoking his parental rights.
Runaway bull leads to litigation against a cable installer, property owners
A driver injured when she struck a stray cow blames the property owners and a cable company for the accident in a lawsuit.
Best Lawyers in America recognizes 15 lawyers from HeplerBroom
The 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America named 15 attorneys from Midwest litigation firm HeplerBroom.
Interstate 55 crash prompts lawsuit
A tank truck service faces litigation from a driver injured in a crash.
Resident accuses Fountains of Shiloh nursing home of negligence
The Fountains of Shiloh nursing home faces a lawsuit from one of the facility's residents over injuries allegedly sustained in a fall.
Widow sues manufacturers over husband's death from alleged asbestos exposure
A welder's death prompted his widow to pursue litigation against several manufacturing companies.