News from January 2018
IADC to hold legal writing and advocacy seminar in Edwardsville
The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel is presenting a legal writing and advocacy seminar on Feb. 15 at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville.
Women candidates need to be perceived as 'not weak'
Katherine Ruocco thinks someone is bullying her when she is caught stealing a slogan and social media posts. I would expect more from someone like her who wants to be a judge, especially as a woman.
HeplerBroom expands with three new partners in Edwardsville, Chicago offices
EDWARDSVILLE – HeplerBroom has elected three partners to join its Midwest litigation firm.
Plaintiffs awarded more than $4 million in 2017 St. Clair County jury trials
St. Clair County saw 13 civil cases go to trial in 2017 with a total of approximately $4,046,499.82 awarded to plaintiffs in 10 of those cases.
Motorist alleges driver failed to obey traffic control device in Centreville crash
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges he was injured in a collision in Centreville when another driver disobeyed a traffic control device.
Granite City Save-A-Lot customer alleges she was injured when box fell on her
EDWARDSVILLE – A patron of a Granite City supermarket alleges that she was injured when a box fell on her while shopping.
Motorist sued over rear-end collision on state Route 157
EDWARDSVILLE – A driver alleges he suffered injuries when he was rear-ended in Edwardsville.
Usual Suspects: Lawyers used to getting their way in MDL process to lead opioid litigation
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - There will be a lot of familiar faces in U.S. District Judge Dan Polster’s courtroom in Cleveland on Jan. 31, when lawyers gather for a hearing on multidistrict litigation against the nation’s opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Driver allegedly ran red light, causing Belleville collision
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County couple is seeking damages from a driver who allegedly ran a red light and caused a collision in Belleville.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 16-18
An O'Fallon property sold for more than $480,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Jan. 16-18.
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 10-17
There were 11 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Jan. 10-17.
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 8-12
There were 12 foreclosures in Madison County from Jan. 8-12
Suit alleging sexual assault at East St. Louis high school at trial in Gleeson’s court
A mother’s lawsuit alleging her disabled daughter was removed from class and sexually assaulted by another East St. Louis high school student is at trial in Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson’s courtroom.
Madison County real estate Jan. 4-11
A Staunton property sold for $800,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Jan. 4-11.
Madison County civil docket Jan. 29-Feb. 2
Madison County Circuit Judges Crowder, Dugan, Matoesian, Mudge and Ruth and cases on the civil docket for Jan. 29-Feb. 2.
Minor alleges injuries from I-255 crash
BELLEVILLE – A Centreville mother and daughter are seeking damages from a driver after a collision on Interstate 255.
Man alleges lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure from Formosa Plastics Corp., others' products
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges that his lung cancer was wrongfully caused by asbestos exposure.
Son files suit against Grinnell, others over late father's alleged asbestos injuries
BELLEVILLE – A man alleges his late father's lung cancer was a result of asbestos exposure during his career.
Man who worked in the Peoria area alleges asbestos exposure caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A man who worked for various employers in the Peoria area during his career alleges he was exposed to asbestos and developed cancer as a result.
District court dismisses driver's case against Caseyville police officer
BENTON – A lawsuit against a Caseyville police officer over claims the officer lacked probable cause to stop a driver in 2013 has been dismissed. That driver, subsequent to the arrest, had been charged with driving under the influence and impersonating a police officer.