News from February 2018
Motorist sues over Alton collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is seeking damages from an Edwardsville man and his employer after a collision in Alton.
Herndon rules on what evidence will be admitted in fatal I-55 tractor-trailer crash trial
BENTON – A federal judge has set the ground rules for what the plaintiff and defense can and cannot bring up during trial in the wrongful death case of a Warrenton, Missouri, man killed in a fiery collision involving two semitrailers on Interstate 55 in 2015.
Peru attorney files malicious prosecution suit against former LaSalle Co. SA Brian Towne
CHICAGO – Special prosecutor Brian Towne allegedly committed malicious and retaliatory prosecution as LaSalle County state’s attorney, according to a new civil lawsuit.
Woman seeks to recover benefits she alleges were wrongfully terminated
BENTON – A Monroe County woman alleges her long-term benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Missouri company alleges UK company infringes press fitting patents
BENTON – A Missouri company that manufactures press fittings claims a United Kingdom company makes a similar product that infringes its patents.
Abbey Ridge LLC sues over insurance dispute following fire
BENTON – A Pomona limited liability company alleges it is entitled to certain coverage under an insurance policy for fire damages at the property.
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 25-Feb. 2
There were 21 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Jan. 25 to Feb. 2.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 26-31
A Belleville home sold for more than $320,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Jan. 26-31.
Motorist alleges driver failed to maintain careful lookout in Granite City collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges her neck, back and leg were injured when her vehicle was rear-ended while stopped for a train in Granite City.
Madison County real estate Jan. 23-29
A Collinsville home sold for more than $412,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Jan. 23-29.
Father sues motorist following fatal Crawford County collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A father is suing a motorist for allegedly causing his daughter's death after he struck a tree while intoxicated.
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 23-29
There were 10 foreclosures in Madison County from Jan. 23-29
Driver allegedly struck disabled vehicle, causing fatal collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A special administrator is suing an Oregon corporation and its employee for allegedly causing a fatal collision.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 13-16
Madison County circuit judges Dugan, Crowder, Ruth and Mudge have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Feb. 13-16.
Crowder denies dismissal in wrongful death suit over go-cart crash
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder denied several defendants’ motions to dismiss a widow’s wrongful death suit alleging her husband died following a go-cart crash.
Astronomers ordered to amend defamation complaint seeking $33 million
Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian scheduled a jury trial for Jan. 22, 2019, in two astronomers’ suit alleging another astronomer made defamatory statements within their professional community.
St. Louis Law Firm Fox Galvin LLC announces former assistant Missouri attorney general as partner
ST. LOUIS – Fox Galvin LLC announced in January that it added two partners to its firm, former Missouri Assistant Attorney General Sarah B. Mangelsdorf and previous liability analyst Michael E. Donelson.
Man formerly employed by General Steel, Southwestern Bell alleges asbestos exposure caused mesothelioma
BELLEVILLE – A Lenzburg couple is seeking damages over allegations the husband's mesothelioma was caused by asbestos exposure during his career.
FACTA objector alleges 'reverse auction' collusion between plaintiff and defendant in Lopinot’s court
BELLEVILLE – St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot rushed settlement of a class action against retailer Body Shop, granting conditional approval in 20 days and final approval in two months.
The fish rots from the head down
In light of the infamous memo released last week in Washington, detailing the questionable tactics embraced by the FBI and the DOJ to convince a FISA court to authorize surveillance on the Trump team, is it any wonder that state and local law enforcement officials might conclude that they can use extralegal means whenever “necessary?”