News from May 2018
Chevrolet dealer accused of not properly maintaining bus after tires fell off
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims tires fell off a bus while she was a passenger and that she was injured.
Suit alleges driver followed too closely in Missouri Avenue collision
BELLEVILLE — A man has filed a lawsuit claiming a motorist drove too fast and crashed into the back of his vehicle.
Woman claims injuries after Belleville crash
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims other drivers' failure to be attentive resulted in a collision in Belleville.
Driver alleges injuries from Shiloh collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims he was injured in a collision on an Interstate 64 exit in Shiloh.
Appellate court affirms Illinois man's motion to suppress statements made to police
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court on May 15 affirmed a ruling that statements an Illinois man charged with murder made to police could be suppressed.
Lincoln photo unveiling at St. Clair County courthouse part of Illinois' bicentennial events
BELLEVILLE — The unveiling of a high-quality reproduction of a famous Abraham Lincoln photograph at the St. Clair County Courthouse helped kick off events celebrating Illinois' bicentennial, an Illinois State Bar Association official said.
Three local attorneys disciplined by ARDC
Several local attorneys were sanctioned by the Illinois Supreme Court during the May term for engaging in professional misconduct, including failing to disclose a personal relationship, concealing evidence and improperly entering into a business transaction with clients.
Gilbert orders airline company to address citizenship issue in removal request
District judge Phil Gilbert ordered an airline company to try again to remove a personal injury suit from St. Clair County to federal court, requiring the defendant to address questions of citizenship.
Property owner says trip, fall plaintiff was injured in fight while intoxicated
EDWARDSVILLE — A Wood River property owner seeks medical records from a woman alleging she tripped on a hole on the defendant's property, arguing that the woman was instead intoxicated and pushed down during an altercation with a third party.
Fifth District affirms default judgment against nightclub
The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a lower court’s decision to award more than $40,000in damages to a woman injured when she fell inside an East St. Louis Shriners building.
Man sues over Chouteau Township crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision in Chouteau Township.
Woman sues over Belleville rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims she was rear-ended by another driver in Belleville.
Motorist sued over Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist and passenger are suing over a Granite City collision.
Car dealership allegedly failed to provide proper documentation
BELLEVILLE — Two consumers filed a class action lawsuit against a car dealership, citing alleged improper assessment of documentary fees.
Pay no attention to those appellate judges!
“Grandma went to Disney World and all I got was a t-shirt!”
Madison County foreclosures May 14-18
There were seven foreclosures in Madison County from May 14-18
US admits anesthetist at Marion VA breached duty of care; Patient ‘prayed for death’ during surgery without anesthesia
An anesthetist with the VA Medical Center in Marion breached the standard of care when a patient did not receive anesthesia during surgery, the government admits in court.
State Board of Elections must hear Mautino allegations of misspending
The Fourth District Appellate Court on Tuesday ruled that the Illinois State Board of Elections must revisit allegations that embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino's campaign committee made more than $200,000 in illegal payments while he served as a state representative, according to a press release from the Liberty Justice Center.
Madison County real estate May 3-8
A Glen Carbon home sold for $400,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions from May 3-8.
St. Clair County real estate May 1-4
A Cahokia property sold for more than $1.4 million as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for May 1-4.