News from July 2018
Dentist seeks to dismiss patient’s suit alleging nerve damage
An O’Fallon dentist claims a patient provided a health report by a medical doctor rather than a licensed dentist in his suit alleging nerve damage following a tooth extraction.
McGlynn halts move to destroy Glock and Zastava; Says one might be evidence in other crime
BELLEVILLE – Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn turned into a detective, rejected half of a guilty plea, and held a Missouri murder suspect accountable for a stolen rifle.
Belleville attorney wants chief judge substituted for cause; Claims his ARDC complaint against her shows bias
BELLEVILLE – Attorney regulators closed an investigation of charges Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson brought against lawyer Margaret Lowery, according to a petition she filed in his court on July 26.
Motorist allegedly turned in front of vehicle, caused collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist and passenger claim another driver turned in front of them, causing a collision.
Village of Washington Park faces contract suit
A St. Clair County business accuses the Village of Washington Park of not paying the company for work it performed for the city.
McDonald's hot coffee spill prompts lawsuit by Brighton woman
A Brighton woman says a McDonald's employee spilled hot coffee on her.
Woman blames another driver over Caseyville collision
A crash on Route 157 in Caseyville prompted a lawsuit between two drivers.
Motorcycle rider sues over crash in Millstadt
A motorcycle crash on State Route 158 in Millstadt prompted a lawsuit.
Swansea crash leads to lawsuit
A St. Clair County resident blames another motorist for a crash on Illinois Route 161.
Clifford sought to keep 'live' defense witnesses out of Hale v State Farm trial; Herndon denies, and announces retirement
EAST ST. LOUIS – Class action lawyers preparing for a $10 billion conspiracy trial against State Farm sought to prevent 17 defense witnesses from testifying live rather than let their depositions speak for them.
Woman alleges injuries following rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she struck a parked car after another motorist rear-ended her vehicle.
Suit alleges patient died from pain meds
BELLEVILLE — The family of a deceased patient at Protestant Memorial Medical Center is suing the center after a nurse allegedly incorrectly gave the decedent pain medication.
Husband and wife sue over asbestos exposure
Several manufacturers face a lawsuit over a man's asbestos exposure.
St. Clair County resident accuses Ginger Ale maker of false merchandising practices
A St. Clair County resident seeks class action status over her claims that Canada Dry Ginger Ale is not made with real ginger.
Woman sues over Illinois Route 15 multi-vehicle collision
A multi-vehicle accident on Illinois Route 15 prompted a lawsuit against three motorists.
Fatal shooting prompts lawsuit against East St. Louis Housing Authority
The East St. Louis Housing Authority did not fix a security screen and an intruder shot and killed a resident, her family claims in court.
Man sues former employers for wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing his former employers for allegedly fabricating an alleged threat in order to terminate the plaintiff.
Belleville residents picking up huge tab for work comp payouts
Illinois industry shoulders the burden of the highest workers’ compensation costs in the region. But what many Illinoisans paying some of the nation’s highest property taxes may not realize is that they’re picking up the tab for those costs, too.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis Bill to Protect Religious Liberties Passes House
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) announced that the EACH Act, his bill to protect religious freedom by expanding the religious conscience exemption under Obamacare, passed the House with unanimous support.
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost Bill to reform VA Hiring Passes House
The House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) that would reform hiring for Human Resources positions at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities by a vote of 417-0.