News from January 2018
Nurse alleges racial discrimination, wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE — A nurse claims she was terminated from her employment with a Shiloh nursing home after making a discrimination complaint.
Hold on to your wallets, Springfield back in session for 2018
With statewide elections in November, the 2018 forecast calls for gridlock.
Ruocco: Bully on the bench
Judge Kolker’s unreasonable behavior creates a chilling effect that discourages the legitimate exercise of one’s legal right to speak. We don’t need bullies on the bench.
Wrongful death suit filed for law student killed in Thanksgiving I-55 crash
Belleville attorneys with Halvachs & Abernathy LLC filed a wrongful death suit Thursday in the Madison County Circuit Court on behalf of the estate of a woman killed when a truck driver caused a multi-vehicle crash on I-55 in November.
Fifth District affirms Lopinot in med mal defense verdict
The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot involving a 2016 medical malpractice trial that ended with a defense verdict.
Kolker campaign: 'facts are stubborn things'
I read with interest Ms. Ruocco's recent letter that she did not knowingly take Kolker for Judge's campaign slogan and social media posts. She also claimed she did not use the Kolker for Judge slogan of "Raising the Bar."
Gateway, ambulance company seek dismissal in wrongful death suit following go-cart crash
Several defendants sued in a widow’s wrongful death suit alleging her husband died following a go-cart crash in 2015 are seeking dismissal from her amended complaint.
Heroes Market II Inc. seeks indemnity from insurer over theft losses
BELLEVILLE– An East St. Louis grocery store is seeking judgment in a dispute with its insurer for a theft coverage claim.
Collinsville Rehab & Health Care Center named in wrongful death suit
EDWARDSVILLE – An estate administrator has filed a wrongful death suit against a Collinsville health care facility.
Mother, daughter sue over Edwardsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A mother and daughter have filed suit against a driver after they were allegedly both injured in an Edwardsville auto accident.
Driver, passenger allege Alton woman made improper lane change, caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE – More than $50,000 in damages is sought from an Alton woman from two individuals over alleged injuries sustained in an auto accident in Granite City.
Motorist seeks damages from AAA, employee over Collinsville auto accident
EDWARDSVILLE – A driver alleges she was injured in a collision in Collinsville when another driver made an improper turn.
Defendants in Madison County bid rigging suit seek to exclude expert testimony
Defendants sued in a Madison County bid rigging suit filed motions to exclude controlled expert testimony, arguing that one expert is “woefully inadequate” and another intends to opine on damages which aren’t part of the class certification.
Woman alleges concealed hole at Wood River property caused fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is seeking damages from a Wood River property owner after she fell and was allegedly injured after stepping into a concealed hole.
Wrongful death suit filed over fatal motorcycle collision in Jackson County
EDWARDSVILLE — An estate representative is seeking damages from a Hartford man and his Hazelwood, Missouri employer after a fatal motorcycle collision in Jackson County.
Property owners allege Resource Construction installed defective flooring
EDWARDSVILLE – The owners of a St. Jacob property allege flooring installed by a Madison County company is defective.
Sivia Law office offering legal packages online; Prices start at $69
EDWARDSVILLE – A local law firm is using technology to bring legal services to the masses, offering online legal packages.
Dugan rules for Democrat board member Dalton in Republican's electoral challenge
Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Dugan has ruled in favor of Democrat county board member Elizabeth Dalton following a challenge to her nominating papers for the March 20 primary.
Wal-Mart seeks summary judgment in former judge Byron's injury suit, claims stool did not collapse
Wal-Mart filed a motion for summary judgment against former Madison County circuit judge Nicholas Byron in his product liability suit, arguing that Byron fell from a saddle stool that was not defective and had not collapsed.
Couple's collision suit against Canadian tractor-trailer driver reinstated after they receive notice he was served
BENTON – An Illinois couple who filed suit against a Canadian citizen because of an automobile accident that was dismissed in December 2017 has now had their case reinstated.