News from May 2018
Effingham lawyer granted summary judgment after lawsuit over family business
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 2 granted summary judgment for an attorney representing the daughters of an Illinois man who sought to regain control of a company.
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission's denial of temporary disability, expenses affirmed
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed a decision to deny a woman benefits in a workplace injury case, according to the May 4 ruling.
Woman alleges injuries from rear-end collision in Belleville
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims her vehicle was rear-ended in an incident in Belleville.
Man alleges injuries after falling from ladder
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured when he fell from a ladder while attempting to repair a Pontoon Beach building.
Motorist alleges injuries from Collinsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver claims he was injured in a Collinsville collision.
Fifth District says Wal-Mart customer’s injuries in attempted parking lot robbery were foreseeable
MADISON COUNTY -- The Illinois 5th District Appellate Court has reversed a judgment that found Walmart was not negligent in a case filed by a woman who says she was attacked in a Walmart parking lot.
Shopper sues over trip, fall at Fairview Heights Goodwill
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured at a store when she slipped on a clothes hanger on the floor.
Woman claims Tyson chicken tenders are not 'all natural' as advertised
BELLEVILLE — A consumer has filed a lawsuit against a food manufacturer claiming a product was wrongly advertised as "all natural."
St. Clair County jury awards motorist $100K over Shiloh collision
A St. Clair County jury awarded a motorist $100,000 following a rear-end collision on Green Mount Road.
Patient sues counseling providers for alleged negligent care
EDWARDSVILLE — A former patient of counseling providers claims he did not receive competent, professional care during his grief counseling.
Physician, healthcare facility deny liability in wrongful death suit alleging malfunctioning brain shunt
A healthcare facility and physician deny liability in a man’s suit alleging they failed to identify his wife’s malfunctioning brain shunt and developing hydrocephalus, which ultimately lead to her death.
Repair companies deny liability in Highland woman’s suit alleging black mold
A maintenance company says a Highland tenant was aware of the presence of black mold and failed to prevent coming into contact with the mold in her lawsuit alleging she was hospitalized due to the condition of her apartment.
Motorist sued over Granite City collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a Granite City collision.
Madison County foreclosures April 27 - May 4
There were 12 foreclosures in Madison County from April 27 - May 4
Madison County real estate April 23 - 26
An Edwardsville home sold for more than $500,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for April 23-26.
St. Clair County foreclosures April 30-May 4
There were nine foreclosures in St. Clair County from April 30 to May 4.
St. Clair real estate April 17-19
A home in O'Fallon sold for nearly $400,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 17-19.
Madison County civil docket May 14-18
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Matoesian, Ruth and Dugan have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for the week of May 14-18.
Looking forward to the well running dry
It's interesting how two people or groups of people can have completely different reactions to the same situation. Consider the diametrically opposed perspectives on the legal climate in Madison County. The hellhole status we've deplored for years is considered positively paradisaical by profiteers.
Man allegedly injured while sitting on vehicle's trunk
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims her son was injured as he attempted to access the vehicle while sitting on the trunk.