News from July 2018
Motorist sues over I-64 collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured in a rear-end collision on Interstate 64.
Former client alleges divorce attorney breached contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A former client is suing is divorce attorney for allegedly misplacing a contract and failing to represent him in his case.
Insurance Company sues driver for alleged negligence
BELLEVILLE — A licensed insurer is suing a driver for allegedly causing a collision and injuring the plaintiff's insured.
Jurors pound Johnson & Johnson with $4.69 billion judgment; Company vows to appeal
ST. LOUIS – Jurors on July 12 handed Johnson & Johnson a body-blow, levying a total $4.14 billion in punitive damages and $550 million in compensatory damages to 22 women who claimed its talcum powder contained asbestos that caused them to develop ovarian cancer.
Vehicle passenger brings lawsuit over crash
A St. Clair County woman blames a local driver for causing a crash that injured her.
St. Clair man sues another motorist for Route 161 crash
A St. Clair man accuses another motorist of causing a car crash on Route 161.
Interstate 55 crash prompts lawsuit against Madison County motorist
A Madison County woman brought a lawsuit against another local motorist over a crash on Interstate 55.
Homeowners allege defective Nissan Murano caused house fire
A St. Clair County couple claim a 2015 Nissan Murano purchased from Nissan North America and St. Clair Nissan caused a fire that destroyed their home.
Ascendum Machinery sues Specialty Contracting over truck rentals
A Madison County construction equipment dealer claims Specialty Contracting and its president failed to pay for equipment rentals.
Reagan rejects nationwide uConnect class action, but certifies Illinois, Missouri, Michigan claims
EAST ST. LOUIS – Belleville city attorney Brian Flynn can’t lead a class action for Chrysler owners nationwide but can lead an Illinois class, Chief U.S. District Judge Michael Reagan ruled on July 5.
Motorist sues over East St. Louis crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist alleges another driver negligently caused a St. Louis collision.
St. Clair County homeowners allege State Farm failed to pay fire claim
A St. Clair County couple say two State Farm insurance companies failed to fully pay for fire damage to their home and vehicles.
Motorist sues over Highway 159 crash
BELLEVILLE — A woman sued another driver after he allegedly crashed into her vehicle on Highway 159.
Lawyers for Recorder Meyer cite conflict of interest in withdrawing representation in retaliation suit
BENTON – Lawyers for Madison County dropped Recorder Amy Meyer as client in a retaliation suit of former employee Jackie Barlow, citing a conflict of interest.
J&J talc trial wraps up: Attorneys accuse each other of fake science in closing arguments
ST. LOUIS – Attorneys for both sides claimed the other fabricated science during closing remarks on July 11 after a month-long trial in a lawsuit in which 22 women allege the baby powder they used made by Johnson & Johnson gave them ovarian cancer.
Two St. Louis attorneys named as top younger talent
Two attorneys in a St. Louis law firm earned honors for being among the top younger practitioners in the country.
Appellate court affirms convictions for predatory criminal sexual assault
MT. VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed convictions on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault carried out by a man on his 5-year-old great niece.
Dog bite leads to litigation against Madison County woman
A Madison County dog owner faces a lawsuit after a dog bit a boy visiting her home.
Grant writer accuses East St. Louis Township of defamation
A St. Clair County grant writer sued the East St. Louis Township for defamation over a letter accusing him of plagiarism.
Customer sues over slip, fall at Troy McDonald's
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured at the Troy McDonald's when he slipped on ice and snow in the restaurant parking lot.