News from March 2018
Man files class action against Kraft Heinz Foods over 'all natural' BBQ sauce
BELLEVILLE — A consumer has filed a class action against Kraft Heinz Foods for allegedly falsely advertising its barbeque sauces as all natural.
Customer alleges injuries from slip, fall in Kmart parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer alleges she was injured when she slipped and fell on ice in a Kmart parking lot.
Second suit filed against tractor trailer driver over fatal Thanksgiving crash on I-55
EDWARDSVILLE - Clayton attorneys with Buchanan, Williams & O’Brien PC filed a wrongful death suit in the Madison County Circuit Court on behalf of the estate of a Missouri State Southern University student who was killed when a truck driver caused a multi-vehicle crash on I-55 in November.
Woman sues Texaco and others over deceased husband's alleged asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE – A widow alleges her late husband was exposed to asbestos during his employment, which led to him developing cancer and causing his death.
Man alleges exposure to asbestos from Crane Co., others caused cancer
BELLEVILLE – A man previously employed at various locations in Wisconsin alleges asbestos exposure caused him to develop lung cancer.
Dow Chemical, others alleged to have exposed man to asbestos
BELLEVILLE – A couple alleges exposure to asbestos caused the husband to develop lung cancer.
First Mid-Illinois Bank accuses tenant of owing over $60,000 for rent
A financial institution is suing a tenant, citing alleged breach of a lease agreement.
American Express claims cardholder defaulted on $56,000 balance
A credit card company is suing a cardholder, citing alleged breach of an account agreement.
Ritchie Risk-Linked Opportunities alleges investment fund defaulted on payments
An assignee is suing an investment fund, citing alleged failure to pay.
Fifth Third Bank claims Madison County residents defaulted on loan
A bank is suing Madison County residents, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman alleges injuries from Bethalto collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a vehicle owner, the driver and the passenger following a Bethalto collision.
Bookkeeper sues The Garden Kingdom of for alleged retaliatory termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A bookkeeper is suing a landscaping company for allegedly terminating her days before her scheduled treatment for a work-related injury.
Suit alleges construction company failed to make payments
A materials supplier is suing a contractor and the company's manager, citing alleged breach of a credit agreement and personal guaranty.
Daughter sues mother, medical providers over slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing her mother, alleging she was injured when she slipped on a puppy pad and fell at the defendant's home.
Study: Illinois home to highest overall tax burden in the nation
A recent study confirms what too many Illinoisans have discovered firsthand: that they’re among the most overburdened taxpayers in the country.
Your office March Madness pool is illegal, but these bills could change that
The illicit practice of gambling on sports in Illinois is enormously popular – and that might help spur change.
Progressive tax proponents display magical thinking
Advocates for a progressive income tax claim to offer relief for middle-class families. But that doesn’t jive with real proposals in Springfield or lawmakers’ spending habits.
Woman alleges out-of-service ambulance responded to go-cart crash, delaying treatment
A woman alleging her husband died following a go-cart crash nearly three years ago argues in her opposition to several motions to dismiss that the responding ambulance was out of service and knew it could not transport the decedent, delaying potential life-saving treatment.
Madison County civil docket March 26-30
Madison County Circuit Judges Dugan, Mudge, Ruth and Matoesian have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for March 26-30.
Voter turnout in judicial circuits ranges from 16-31 percent; Democrats have stronger showing in Madison, St. Clair
Voter turnout in counties of the Third and Twentieth Judicial Circuits ranged from a low of approximately 16 percent in Monroe to a high of 31 percent in Washington.