News from January 2018
Madison County foreclosures Dec. 20-26
There were 17 foreclosures in Madison County from Dec. 20-26
Madison County real estate Dec. 19-26
An Edwardsville home sold for $485,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions from Dec. 19-26.
St. Clair County foreclosures Dec. 7-Jan. 3
There were 22 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Dec. 7 - Jan. 3.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 2-5
A New Athens home sold for more than $410,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Jan. 2-5.
Mail carrier seeks summary judgment in trip, fall suit
A Granite City mail carrier seeks summary judgment 18 months after filing a trip and fall suit, arguing that the home owners have failed to respond or enter an appearance.
Fifth District dismisses appeal in case over increased service charges
The Fifth District Appellate Court denied an appeal from Illinois Bell under a Supreme Court rule in a suit involving increased service charges.
Kolker affirmed in cases paving the way for class actions; One plaintiff firm is campaign contributor
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges have affirmed two orders of 20th Circuit Associate Judge Christopher Kolker, paving the way for attorneys David Cates and John Driscoll to start class actions.
Man alleges exposure to asbestos from products by Goulds Pumps, others caused lung cancer
BELLEVILLE – A man has filed suit against several companies over allegations that exposure to asbestos from their products caused him to develop lung cancer.
Widow weeks more than $50,000 from CBS Corp., others over husband's death
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges her late husband's lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos.
Son alleges father was exposed to asbestos during career, which caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges his father's lung cancer death was caused by exposure to asbestos during his career.
921 Building Corp. alleges two tenants failed to pay rent
EDWARDSVILLE – The lessor of two properties in Edwardsville alleges two tenants failed to pay rent.
Albany International Corp., others named in widow's asbestos injury suit
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges her late husband's lung cancer death was caused by asbestos exposure.
Daughter files suit against American Biltrite, others over father's cancer death
BELLEVILLE – A woman alleges her father's death from lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos during his career.
Onder firm files talc suit against J&J, others in St. Clair County
BELLEVILLE – A widower of a St. Clair County woman alleges she was exposed to asbestos through talc and talc-based body products.
Foster Wheeler Corp., others alleged to have failed to warn of dangers of asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE – A widow is seeking damages after her husband died of lung cancer over allegations that asbestos exposure caused him to develop cancer.
Appellate court upholds decision for credit card owners in Midland Funding arbitration case
The Fifth District Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Chris Kolker's ruling in a case in which Midland Funding allegedly failed to show it offered an arbitration agreement to two individuals in regard to a credit card agreement.
Wirepoints: State Treasurer's social justice warrior investment practices makes bad policy
A financial expert says "social justice warrior" investment practices of Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs makes for bad policy and sets a dangerous precedent for future administrations that may hold different political views.
Madison County's judiciary chair wants to prevent opioid litigation from resembling asbestos docket
Madison County Board member Mike Walters came out forcefully against modeling potential opioid litigation after the type of lawsuits the county is most well known for, saying the asbestos docket has been a "terrible drain" in terms of businesses that either want to leave or not locate here at all.
Quality Assured Industrial Coatings allegedly failed to pay contributions
EAST ST. LOUIS – Several labor union funds allege they are owed nearly $20,000 for employee contributions from a company.
Sun Life Assurance alleged to have wrongfully denied disability benefits
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Macoupin County woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.