News from May 2018
Gleeson designates BND reporter as media coordinator for Duebbert trial
BELLEVILLE – Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson has appointed a Belleville News-Democrat reporter as media coordinator for the sexual abuse trial of Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert, starting July 9.
Curt Smith Sporting Goods says football player should be barred from providing expert testimony
A sporting goods company argues that a former East St. Louis Senior High School football player voluntarily dismissed his original suit alleging injuries from a defective helmet in order to evade discovery requirements and “imminent defeat” before refiling his claims.
Who's in charge here? Is there an adult on the premises?
“We’ve really turned the corner,” boasts Alton Mayor Brant Walker, citing examples of increased economic activity in his community.
Renters, attorney seek default judgment in defamation suit over home explosion
Renters who allege their home exploded from leaking gas and their former attorney seek default judgment against a man they claim made maliciously false statements regarding the circumstances of the explosion.
St. Louis County condo moves to transfer tenant’s suit
A St. Louis County condominium seeks to transfer a tenant’s suit alleging a 2008 earthquake caused damages.
Man claims Riley Power, others should have known about asbestos' effects on human health
BELLEVILLE — A former mechanic claims he developed mesothelioma and that it is an asbestos-induced disease.
Husband and wife allege Goodyear, others didn't explain asbestos risks
BELLEVILLE — A couple claims the husband developed lung cancer after being exposed to asbestos fibers during his career.
Couple alleges husband's lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing a number of companies, alleging they failed to warn of the risks of being exposed to asbestos.
Man's cancer was wrongfully caused, suit filed in St. Clair County alleges
BELLEVILLE — A lawsuit alleges a man's lung cancer was a result of asbestos exposure.
Complaint against Trane, others alleges man's cancer was caused by asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A former laborer alleges companies included asbestos fibers in their products.
Husband incurred medical expenses due to cancer diagnosis, St. Clair County lawsuit alleges
BELLEVILLE — A couple alleges companies didn't warn workers about the effects of asbestos exposure to the husband's health.
Complaint against AERCO, others alleges man's cancer was caused by asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE — A number of companies are named in a lawsuit alleging a man died of lung cancer after being exposed to asbestos.
Couple seeks over $50K from Uniroyal, others in asbestos lawsuit
BELLEVILLE — A husband and wife are suing numerous companies, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Widow alleges husband exposed to asbestos in St. Clair County lawsuit
BELLEVILLE — A widow has sued a number of companies claiming her husband was exposed to asbestos fibers.
Suit filed in St. Clair County says man responsible for medical bills after cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE — A couple claims the husband incurred medical expenses after being diagnosed with cancer.
Widow sues Arconic, Carrier, others after husband's death
BELLEVILLE — A widow claims her husband was exposed to asbestos fibers during his career.
Asbestos lawsuit filed against Armstrong International, Union Carbide
BELLEVILLE — An estate administrator has sued a number of companies claiming a man's cancer was wrongfully caused.
Woman's foreclosure fraud case dismissed by Southern District of Illinois court
BENTON — An Illinois woman’s foreclosure fraud case was halted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, according to an April 30 opinion.
Cleaver-Brooks, others didn't detail asbestos risks, complaint alleges
BELLEVILLE — A couple have filed a lawsuit claiming the husband's lung cancer was wrongfully caused.
Couple allege asbestos exposure in St. Clair County lawsuit
BELLEVILLE — A couple claim they were exposed to asbestos fibers during their careers.