News from September 2018
Madison County sees first asbestos trial of the year after docket update at HarrisMartin conference
One week before a rare Madison County asbestos trial began in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs’ courtroom, he was joined by asbestos attorneys to provide an update on Madison County’s asbestos docket at the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference.
County chair calls for forensic audit of Wood River levee district; Gibbons calls it irresponsible to discuss open investigations
Calling for a forensic audit of the Wood River Drainage and Levee District over possible misappropriation of funds has become the latest tussle between political rivals in Madison County government.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 11-18
There were 14 foreclosures in Madison County from Sept. 11-18
Madison County real estate Aug. 28 - Sept. 4
A Highland home sold for $425,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Aug. 28-Sept. 4.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 11-13
There were eight foreclosures in St. Clair County from Sept. 11-13.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 21-31
An O'Fallon home sold for $430,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 1-4
Madison County circuit judges Ruth, Crowder and Mudge have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Oct. 1-4.
Candidate code of conduct requires signers to repudiate ‘vote early, vote often’ remarks
BELLEVILLE – Judicial candidates Chris Kolker and Heinz Rudolf signed pledges to repudiate tactics of others that they themselves would not use or condone, though neither have responded to a request for comment regarding steamfitter business manager Totsy Bailey remarks made at a Democratic rally in Caseyville on Sept. 17.
Widow sues manufacturers for husband's death from alleged asbestos exposure
The widow of a crane operator blames several manufacturing companies for the death of her husband.
Man alleges benzene exposure from Wood River refinery
EDWARDSVILLE — A man alleges he developed myelodysplastic syndrome as a result of exposure to benzene from a Wood River refinery.
Patient alleges doctor failed to diagnose neurological condition
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient s suing a physician, alleging her neurological condition went undiagnosed.
Woman accuses employer of wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing her former employer and insurer for allegedly terminating her for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Belleville man claiming he was falsely accused and prosecuted, sues in federal court
Brad Van Hoose of Belleville has filed suit against a group of detractors he claims participated in a scheme of false accusations that cost him legal expenses as well as the ability to have a relationship with his ill and elderly father.
Motorist alleges injuries from Humbert Road crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision on Humbert Road.
Illinois’ economy shed 5,200 jobs in August, the first drop in 2018
Illinois experienced net job losses in August, while the rest of the nation saw continued growth on average.
Wood River property owners sued over guest's fall down steps
EDWARDSVILLE — A man's daughter filed a wrongful death suit against two Wood River homeowners after her father allegedly fell down the steps.
Man alleges injuries from defective pacemaker
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient is suing two medical device manufacturers, alleging his pacemaker was defective.
Patient sues eye doctor over lost vision
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing an Illinois eye doctor after she allegedly lost vision in her right eye.
When taxes hit home(s)
Adan Villafranca never thought about buying a home.
Suit alleges companies failed to warn about asbestos dangers
A couple recently filed a lawsuit against nearly two dozen companies over their alleged exposure to asbestos.