News from 2018
Young driver and car owner face lawsuit from injured cyclist
A cyclist blames a 17-year-old driver for injuries suffered after a crash.
Wood River faces class action lawsuit over property liens
Wood River city officials did not properly serve property owners when recording liens against their land, a new lawsuit claims.
Motorist sues vehicle owner after collision with underage driver
A crash involving an underage driver prompted a lawsuit.
Trial date to be set in Madison County bid rigging suit
Visiting judge J. Marc Kelly of Fayette County will hear motions to set a trial date and briefing schedule in a class action alleging a several tax buyers participated in a bid-rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon.
Stiehl begins three-month circuit judge position; Gleeson ‘profusely’ thankful for Karmeier’s appointment
St. Clair County Circuit Judge William Stiehl Jr. began his brief three-month appointment Thursday, presiding over the probate docket.
Nine Polsinelli attorneys recognized as 2019 'Lawyers of the Year'
Dozens of lawyers with the Polsinelli law firm received accolades this month by The Best Lawyers peer review group.
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers in America
The 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America will feature 38 lawyers representing Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale PC, the law firm announced this month.
Appeal fails, father loses parental rights
A St. Clair County father lost his attempt to overturn a lower court's ruling revoking his parental rights.
Runaway bull leads to litigation against a cable installer, property owners
A driver injured when she struck a stray cow blames the property owners and a cable company for the accident in a lawsuit.
Best Lawyers in America recognizes 15 lawyers from HeplerBroom
The 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America named 15 attorneys from Midwest litigation firm HeplerBroom.
Widow sues manufacturers over husband's death from alleged asbestos exposure
A welder's death prompted his widow to pursue litigation against several manufacturing companies.
Resident accuses Fountains of Shiloh nursing home of negligence
The Fountains of Shiloh nursing home faces a lawsuit from one of the facility's residents over injuries allegedly sustained in a fall.
Interstate 55 crash prompts lawsuit
A tank truck service faces litigation from a driver injured in a crash.
Manufacturers face lawsuit for failure to warn about asbestos
A pipefitter's death has led to allegations of negligent asbestos exposure against a host of well-known companies.
Motorist alleges injuries from Godfrey crash
An injured driver blames another motorist for an accident on Seiler Road in Godfrey.
Motorist sues over Alton collision
The driver of a 2007 Ford Mustang blames another motorist for not yielding while backing out of a parking spot and causing an accident.
Roofing company denies liability in suit alleging man hit with falling materials
A man who alleges he was hit in the head when roofing materials were thrown from an office building moves to strike the roofing company’s affirmative defense seeking to reduce damages by other awards benefitting the plaintiff.
Poorer communities may be at greater risk for lawsuits following Supreme Court narrowing of immunity protection
Poorer municipalities may be hit harder following an Illinois Supreme Court decision that narrows the immunity communities used to enjoy against personal injury lawsuits, according to one attorney who represents a number of local municipalities.
Illinois, Rauner move to dismiss school funding dispute
The State of Illinois and Gov. Bruce Rauner argue in their motion to dismiss a school funding dispute filed by 22 Southern Illinois school districts, that the amended complaint involves an “insuperable separation of powers problem.”
Kolker grants dismissal in suit involving 2017 shooting at Emerson Park MetroLink station
St. Clair County Associate Judge Chris Kolker granted dismissal in an East St. Louis man’s lawsuit alleging the Emerson Park Station lacked proper security when he was shot by “ruffians.”