News from March 2018
Man alleges injuries from Collinsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver claims another motorist turned in front of him on IL-157 in Collinsville and caused a collision.
AmeriGas, property owner claim tenants caused injuries in suit over rental property explosion
A propane company and rental home owner deny liability in a suit alleging leaking gas caused a “catastrophic explosion” at the property.
Former J.F. Electric employee alleges retaliation for work comp claim
EDWARDSVILLE — An employee is suing J.F. Electric for allegedly terminating him for filing a workers compensation claim.
Motorist sues over Edwardsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision in Edwardsville.
Tenant sues property owner over fall from stairs
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant is suing a property owner after he fell off the stairs.
Podiatrist says patient failed to follow instructions in suit alleging amputation
A physician and his practice argue that a patient failed to follow instructions and exercise reasonable care for her own safety in a lawsuit alleging her foot ulcer became septic, resulting in amputation.
Illinois high court affirms rulings for plaintiff in underinsured motorist coverage case
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court has affirmed appellate and trial court rulings in favor of a plaintiff who had filed a complaint after an insurance company denied coverage following a car crash.
Asbestos Claimant Committee's motion to reconsider counsel withdrawn in Bestwall bankruptcy proceeding
Bankruptcy judge Laura Beyer withdrew an omnibus motion to reconsider approval of counsel for Bestwall LLC, a unit of Georgia pacific, in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.
Property buyer alleges sellers failed to disclose defects
EDWARDSVILLE — A property buyer is suing the sellers for allegedly failing to disclose known material defects in the home.
Madison County civil docket April 2-6
Madison County circuit judges Mudge, Matoesian, Ruth and Dugan have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for April 2-6.
Madison County real estate March 15-21
A Granite City commercial property sold for nearly $7 million as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for March 15-21.
Madison County foreclosures March 15-22
There were 18 foreclosures in Madison County March 15-22
Dentists deny liability in suit alleging patient contracted herpes from dental tools
Two Madison County dentists and their practice deny liability in a suit alleging a minor girl contracted the herpes simplex virus from contaminated dental tools.
St. Clair County foreclosures March 14-22
There were five foreclosures in St. Clair County from March 14-22.
St. Clair County real estate March 7-12
An O'Fallon commercial property sold for nearly $1 million as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for March 7-12.
Weapons of grassroots destruction: Challenge petition signatures and circulators
SPRINGFIELD – Even though finances and name ID are arguably the most important factors for success at the ballot box, campaigns are sometimes lost before they even begin when political operatives set out to eliminate competition before voters have a chance to do it unto their own.
Man files legal malpractice suit against East Alton attorneys over work comp claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims two East Alton attorneys with the Galanti Law Office failed to provide witness testimonies during his worker’s compensation hearing, resulting in a ruling in favor of his employer.
Illinois Commerce Commission didn't have authority to grant company's certificate, court rules
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court on March 13 found the Illinois Commerce Commission can't give a certificate of public convenience and necessity to an Indiana company formed to construct and manage a high-voltage electric service transmission line to connect wind-generation facilities.
Jurors award family $8.1 million in trial involving company’s failure to disclose all insurance
BENTON – Jurors in U.S. district court awarded a family more than $8 million on a claim that Southern Illinois Asphalt misrepresented its insurance when negotiating with them in prior litigation.
Former Belleville Boot employee alleges pregnancy discrimination
BELLEVILLE — A former Belleville Boot employee claims she was terminated because she was pregnant.