News from July 2018
Madison County civil docket July 30-Aug. 3
Madison County circuit judges Dugan, Mudge and Matoesian have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for July 30-Aug. 3.
Illinois Attorney General's Office seeks to vacate order finding conflict of interest in MC raid case
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office filed a petition to vacate an order finding that a conflict of interest exists in regards to a raid at the Madison County administration building six months ago, arguing that the circuit court lacks authority to order its appointment in the case.
Mudge grants motion to stay in suit alleging Club Fitness stored biometric data without consent
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge granted a joint motion to stay a class action alleging Club Fitness stored employees' biometric information without consent.
Say it ain't so Joe
The 1919 World Series was intentionally lost by the Chicago White Sox,fixing the game to appease gamblers and to make a pretty payoff themselves. The scheme unraveled, resulting in criminal prosecutions and a lifetime ban from baseball for the conspirators.
Southern Illinois project manager says he's owed overtime wages
A real estate developer and building materials supplier did not pay overtime wages, a former project manager claims.
Supplied Industrial Solutions faces legal action over pension fund payments
A labor management group brought a lawsuit against Supplied Industrial Solutions Inc. for not making the required contributions to a pension fund.
St. Clair County man's lung cancer prompts lawsuit against several manufacturers
St. Clair County laborer claims several manufacturing companies negligently exposed him to cancer-causing asbestos.
Motorist sues over Interstate 55 crash
A Macoupin County resident accuses a Madison County man of hitting his vehicle in a crash on Interstate 55.
Wal-Mart and Corral Liquor face lawsuit over violence committed by patrons
A Madison County mother and daughter blame Walmart and a local liquor store for selling alcohol to a patron who later pushed the child through a glass window.
Indiana man sued after fatal collision
A family member blames an out-of-state motorist for the death of a Madison County man.
Another Granite City homeowner accuses Vivint Home Security of fraud
Vivint Home Security faces more litigation over an employee's alleged fraud.
Home security company accused of deceptive practices by Granite City residents
A Granite City man accuses Vivint Home Security and an employee of deceiving him during a free home security system inspection.
Longstanding legal action between historical railroad societies is settled
Three historical societies reached an agreement after years of litigation alleging fraud and conversion.
Former Express Scripts employee sues over denial of disability benefits
An Illinois man says his former employer and an insurance company wrongfully denied him long-term disability benefits.
Madison County resident accuses healthcare providers of negligence
A former patient says a doctor and two St. Louis County healthcare providers did not properly diagnose her medical condition.
Marion County Housing Authority accused of retaliation by former employees
Two former employees say they faced retaliation after cooperating with an U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) investigation into the Marion County Housing Authority.
Metropolis farmer accuses John Deere of selling defective tractor
John Deere tractor company faces a lawsuit over an allegedly defective steering system.
Updated: Fields murder trial under way; Defense raises questions on 911 call, shell casings
BELLEVILLE – Without cameras in the courtroom, jurors heard opening arguments Tuesday in the murder trial of suspect David Fields, accused of shooting Carl Silas at his Belleville apartment before dawn on Dec. 30, 2016.
Herndon strikes campaigner opinions in upcoming Hale v. State Farm trial saying they lack methodology
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon excluded two experts for plaintiffs suing State Farm over its role in the election of current Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier in 2004.
Woman files Dram Shop suit against sports bars
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing two sports bar operators after a patron allegedly became intoxicated and assaulted her.