News from June 2018
Motorist accused of being distracted while driving
EDWARDSVILLE — Three individuals are suing motorist for allegedly causing a collision.
Motorist alleges injuries from Bethalto collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured in a collision on Illinois 140 in Bethalto.
Woman alleges injuries while exiting elevator
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Madison County after she was allegedly injured while existing an elevator.
Ditech Financial claims woman failed to make payments
EDWARDSVILLE — A company has filed a lawsuit against a woman for allegedly failing to make payments on a debt.
Mother alleges daughter fell through floor at Lake Shore Estates
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Lake Shore Estates after her daughter allegedly fell through the floor of the residence.
Guest allegedly died from injuries after falling down stairs
An estate administrator is suing Vincent Lawrence, a property owner, for alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Motorist sues vehicle owner, operator following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she suffered permanent injuries in a collision.
Widow says dismissal inappropriate in fraud suit against State Farm
A widow alleges dismissal is inappropriate for State Farm in a fraud suit alleging she was wrongfully accused of vandalizing a rental home in an effort to pay for dangerous code violations the landlords refused to repair.
Appellate court finds Kelley 'penalized' woman in child support case for not having full-time job
The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed a St. Clair Circuit Court’s ruling that denied a woman’s motion to reassess having her ex-husband pay child support.
USA&M at the top of its class for mediation and arbitration
What does it take to win the “Best of Midwest” reader's survey for best alternative dispute resolution provider?
Illinois' adoption of uniform bar exam welcomed by law faculties, students, alumni
Students attending law schools in southern Illinois and eastern Missouri are welcoming with some thrill the much anticipated decision by Illinois to adopt the uniform bar examination, according to law professors in two institutions on either side of the river.
Doctor denies liability in suit alleging injuries from cosmetic vein treatment
A patient alleging she suffered blisters and hair loss during a cosmetic vein treatment responded to her doctor’s affirmative defenses, in which he denies liability.
Man sues insurer over alleged denial of benefits
BENTON — A Red Bud man is suing an insurance company for allegedly violating workers compensation acts.
Man alleges injuries after falling down stairs
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing property owners after he allegedly fell down stairs that were covered with leaves.
Teen’s employer seeks dismissal in suit alleging electrocution from defective outlet
A deceased 19-year-old’s former employer seeks to dismiss a suit alleging the teen was electrocuted while performing job duties when he attempted to plug in a vacuum pump.
USF Holding employee alleges racial discrimination
EDWARDSVILLE — An African-American truck driver is suing his employer for allegedly subjecting him to racial discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Yandle denies class certification in suit alleging faulty part from AutoZone
A federal judge has denied a motion for class certification in a case stemming from allegations of a faulty auto part, according to a memorandum and order filed on June 7 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Magicians: How Illinois politicians made $1.2 billion in budget deficits disappear
If you want to understand Illinois’ corrupt budget making process, take the example of how the legislature just “cleaned up” some of its unaccounted-for budget deficits.
Man alleges injuries after driver fell asleep at the wheel
EDWARDSVILLE — The owner of a Dodge truck is suing the driver for allegedly falling asleep at the wheel and causing the vehicle to overturn on the highway.
Woman sues landlord after falling down stairs
BELLEVILLE — A tenant is suing her landlord after she allegedly tripped on carpet and fell down the stairs.