News from May 2018
Asbestos lawsuit filed against Carboline, URS, others
BELLEVILLE — A man alleges he developed lung cancer because of exposure to asbestos.
BMW Constructors, others allegedly included asbestos in products despite allegedly knowing about its harmful effects
Two individuals are suing BMW Constructors Inc., Certain-Teed Corporation and several other companies for alleged negligence.
Environmental litigators reach out to Monsanto class; Some say they've been led to believe 'much' more coming
BELLEVILLE – After appellate court judges vacated a settlement between Monsanto and lawyers for 11,256 St. Clair County clients on April 18, the lawyers assured the clients that the settlement remains valid.
Sorento couple seeks more than $50K in lawsuit over Edwardsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A Sorento couple is suing two drivers for allegedly causing a Madison County collision.
Man accused of driving under the influence, crossing center line
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a driver, alleging he crossed the center line into oncoming traffic.
Maintenance technician alleges injuries from lathe machine
BELLEVILLE — A maintenance technician claims two of his fingers were pulled and permanently injured in a lathe machine.
Suit alleges intoxicated man struck grocery store
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman filed a Dram Shop suit against Nick's Bar and Grill after an intoxicated driver allegedly drove into a grocery store.
Property owners allege contractor didn't complete driveway, patio project
BELLEVILLE — Shiloh property owners claim a contractor didn't properly complete a project.
'Confiscatory' tax proposal has critics steaming; Proposal would add 1 percent on top of homeowners' tax bills
A proposal that would make residential property owners pay an additional 1 percent special assessment over and above their existing property tax bills to help bail out five under-funded state pension systems has two conservative politicos steaming.
Madison County IT department searched; Under 'same umbrella' of January raids
Four months after several Madison County offices were raided by a multi-jurisdiction task force, another search warrant was executed Monday in the IT department, according to a Madison County official.
Lawmakers still have time to pass lawsuit reform
Illinois stands alone in the Midwest, stubbornly clinging to the tired, arcane economic policies that are driving droves and droves of people out of the Land of Lincoln.
Lawmakers to homeowners: 'You'll get nothing and like it'
In a matter of hours, Illinoisans saw bipartisan opposition to property tax relief and bipartisan support for higher property taxes.
Southern Illinois mayor says cities across the state face insolvency from pension debt
The Metro East city of Alton is growing. Businesses are expanding or buying new locations. The local hospital is expanding. Alton has been selected as the site for a new reality show that will invest in small businesses there.
Yandle dismisses proposed class action brought by Gaines firm over record search fees
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted a motion to dismiss a case against a company that handles medical record requests for persons seeking Social Security benefits, according to a May 2 opinion.
Construction worker allegedly struck by traffic cone
EDWARDSVILLE — A construction worker claims he was injured when he was hit by a traffic cone.
Pedestrian allegedly struck while crossing Edwardsville street
EDWARDSVILLE — A pedestrian is suing a motorist and his employer for allegedly hitting her while she attempted to cross the street in Edwardsville.
Judge sees litigation as only an `aid in settlement discussions’ for opioid lawsuits
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing hundreds of lawsuits against the opioid industry that have been consolidated in federal court said some trials may occur but that litigation is “not a substitute or replacement” for his preferred goal of a comprehensive settlement.
Motorist alleges injuries from Bethalto crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver claims she was injured in a Bethalto collision while attempting to turn into QuickTrip.
Gibbons maintains he's not conflicted in raid investigation; Petitioners press for independence at hearing
At a hearing to determine whether a conflict of interest exists in regards to a raid at the county administration building four months ago, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons said the claim is premature and he would appoint civil counsel for county officials in the event of an indictment.
Motorist sues over Route 3 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist alleges she was injured in a collision on Illinois Route 3.