News from September 2018
Illinois residents will pay additional online sales tax starting Oct. 1
As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc., most online purchases in Illinois will now be subject to automatic collection of the state’s 6.25 percent use tax.
Jasper Oil Producers lose appeal against Dupo Oilfield verdict
Dupo Oilfield Development did not break a contract with Jasper Oil Producers, an appellate court ruled on Sept. 10.
Appellate court backs decision to strip parental rights from jailed father
Madison County Circuit Court properly stripped a convicted sex offender of his parental rights, an appeals court ruled on Aug. 30.
No evidence of other alleged crimes allowed in murder case, appeals court rules
Prosecutors cannot introduce new evidence of earlier crimes allegedly committed by a man charged with first-degree murder, an appeals court ruled.
Bethalto woman sues over man's alleged asbestos exposure
More than two dozen manufacturing companies face a lawsuit over a family's accusation of asbestos exposure.
Driver sued over Alton parking lot crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is being suing for allegedly causing a crash in an Alton parking lot.
Father sues motorist over fatal Fosterburg Road collision
EDWARDSVILLE — The father of a man who died after he was hit by a motorist while walking along Fosterburg Road is suing the driver.
Granite City, employee sued following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City resident alleges injuries following a collision with a city employee.
Tenant allegedly breached lease agreement
EDWARDSVILLE — Property owners in Marysville allege a tenant breached a lease agreement.
Driver accused of hitting woman in Dollar General parking lot
A woman hit by a car in a Troy parking lot brought a recent lawsuit against the driver.
HEYL ROYSTER: Hansen Appointed Chair of IADC’s Medical Defense and Health Law Committee
Mark Hansen has been appointed Chair of the Medical Defense and Health Law Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) for a second term.
Ameron files motion for directed verdict in Madison County asbestos trial, says Bond Strand causation is 'speculative at best'
Ameron International Corporation filed a motion for a directed verdict Thursday in an Edwardsville man’s mesothelioma trial, arguing that he failed to provide sufficient causation evidence regarding the defendant’s Bond Strand product.
NAPOLI SHKOLNIK PLLC: Napoli Shkolnik PLCC Attorneys listed in 2018 Superlawyers®
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is proud to announce that fourteen of its attorneys have been included in the 2018 Super Lawyers® lists.
Driver sues over Maryville collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she suffered injuries to her neck and back following a rear-end collision in Maryville.
Cahokia police pension to get audited; Examiners will take a look at calculations
The Department of Insurance will be conducting an audit of the Cahokia Police Pension Fund.
Worden tenant alleges rotting flooring gave way
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant is suing his Worden landlord after he was allegedly injured when rotting flooring gave way.
Tenants allegedly failed to make payments on Bunker Hill property
BELLEVILLE — The trustee of the Safe Haven Trust claims two tenants owe their former landlord more than $44,000.
Motorist alleges injuries from I-270 crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Louis County resident is suing a tractor-trailer driver for allegedly causing a crash that put him in the hospital.
Trial to be set after dispositive motions decided in Madison County bid-rigging suit
Fayette County judge J. Marc Kelly pushed back a hearing to set a trial date in a suit involving an alleged Madison County bid-rigging conspiracy until after motions to dismiss and for summary judgment are decided.
Class action alleges warranty companies refused to honor service plan
Two warranty companies face a class-action lawsuit over their extended service plans.