News from July 2018
Motorist sues over East St. Louis crash
A crash in East St. Louis prompted a lawsuit between two women.
Disabled woman alleges injuries after wheelchair rolled down sidewalk
Heartland Healthcare of Collinsville, a healthcare service provider, did not properly care for a disabled woman after her doctor appointment, a lawsuit claims.
McLanahan Towing in legal tussle with J&L Services and insurers
McLanahan Towing Inc. faces a negligence lawsuit over actions of a tow truck driver.
Suit alleges toys blocked stairwell, caused guest to fall
The guest of a Belleville man fell on a stairway and blames the property owner for negligence.
Motorist blames W-T Services Inc. and an employee for motor vehicle crash
W-T Services Inc. and an employee face a lawsuit over a motor vehicle crash.
Two women sue over car crash in Swansea
Two women accuse a motorist of negligently driving outside an Aldi parking lot in Swansea.
Class action against insurers over interest on work comp payments continues
A federal court refused to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging insurance companies unlawfully withheld interest on payments for services provided through workers' compensation.
Why Judge Robert LeChien is ‘irreplaceable’
Some judges are irreplaceable. It might be their vast knowledge of the law, their many years on the bench, their Solomonic wisdom, the unique rhetorical flair that made their opinions a delight to read even for those who disagreed with them, or some other distinctive attribute.
Alton voters will choose whether to eliminate township in November
Alton residents are paying for two overlapping units of government – the city of Alton and Alton Township. But voters will soon have the chance to slash costs by dissolving the city’s redundant township.
Prosecutor in upcoming Fields' murder trial doesn't want cameras in courtroom
BELLEVILLE – Illinois appellate prosecutor Charles Colburn doesn’t want video coverage at the murder trial of David Fields, set to start on July 23.
Rauner vetoes legislation that would have replaced Republican with Democrat at helm of MESD
Governor Bruce Rauner on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have reshaped the Metro East Sanitary District, saying the legislation - sponsored by local Democrat legislators - was a politically-motivated attempt to undercut the board led by Republican Steve Adler.
Woman alleges towed vehicle 'wobbled,' caused collision
A woman claims another motorist did not properly tie down a towed vehicle and caused a crash.
In pre-dawn order, Herndon rips lawyer for veterans commissioner in suit against current and former officials
EAST ST. LOUIS – At 4:03 a.m. on July 12, U.S. District Judge David Herndon posted an order ripping lawyer Tom Burkart and canceling a July 23 trial date for Burkart’s client, Madison County Veteran Assistance Commissioner Brad Lavite.
Vote 'Yes' to make Madison County a Second Amendment sanctuary county
Americans are not weak, you are not weak, but if we allow weak political leaders to make decisions for us, we are complicit in where we are being led...where our children are being led.
Woman sues Shop 'n' Save over slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A customer who slipped and fell while shopping for groceries accuses Shop 'n' Save of negligence.
Taverns sued following fatal collision involving wrong-way driver
The families of two men who died in a motor vehicle crash brought a lawsuit against two bars or allegedly serving an intoxicated person.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois and an employee face lawsuit over car accident
An Illinois Highway 161 crash prompted a lawsuit against the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois and an employee.
Motorist alleges injuries following Route 158 collision
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County man alleges another motorist caused a crash off Illinois Route 158.
St. Clair County man sues over Old Route 158 crash
A St. Clair County man accuses another motorist of negligence after crashing into his vehicle.
Steeleville motorist caused crash, lawsuit claims
A Fairview Heights woman blames a Steeleview motorist for causing her multiple injuries in a crash.