News from 2018
Girl allegedly fractured leg at trampoline park
EDWARDSVILLE — A father and his daughter are suing the operators of a trampoline park after the girl allegedly fractured her leg at the park.
Citizens Community Bank alleges borrower failed to make payments
BELLEVILLE — Citizens Community Bank is suing a borrower, citing alleged breach of promissory note.
Herndon's pre-trial rulings in Hale v. State Farm lean heavily in favor of plaintiff; Chief Justice Karmeier in crosshairs
Herndon plans a trial to begin Sept. 4 and lasting at least through October.
Remodeled law library at Edwardsville courthouse to officially open
A remodeled Law Library at the Madison County Courthouse will be officially unveiled on Wednesday.
Sheriff had pension benefits boosted by one-third in last month as Cahokia police chief
CAHOKIA – Pension benefits for former Cahokia police chief Rick Watson, now St. Clair County sheriff, were boosted by 33 percent in his last 35 days as chief, according to records of the trustees and the state insurance commission.
Man alleges cancer from glyphosate-containing herbicide
BELLEVILLE — A self-employed contractor and storeowner claims he developed cancer from using glyphosate-containing herbicide throughout his cancer.
Lawsuit alleging attorney Mikal Watts deceived farmers, badmouthed class actions sent to Syngenta MDL
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – The Multidistrict Litigation Panel ordered that a lawsuit involving Texas attorney Mikal Watts and Syngenta will be transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
Motorcyclist accused of causing crash on 71st Street
The driver of a motorcycle faces a lawsuit after an accident on 71st Street.
Interstate 64 crash prompts lawsuit
BELLEVILLE — A motorist alleges the driver of a Volkswagon Beetle caused a crash in O'Fallon.
Benzene product manufacturers face lawsuit from Pike County laborer
A former Pike County farmer and mechanic blames seven manufacturers of benzene-related products for causing his leukemia and other health problems.
Patient alleges mistakes during gallbladder surgery
A former patient accuses Alton Memorial Hospital and a surgeon of medical malpractice during a gallbladder surgery.
Pickett honored by Missouri Lawyers Media
Missouri Lawyers Media awarded Christopher A. Pickett the organization's diversity and inclusion award on July 25.
Greensfelder continues 14-year membership with Meritas
For the fifth time in a row, the law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale earned a coveted recertification with Meritas, a global legal network.
James Nowogrocki joins Heyl Roster
James Nowogrocki has joined the law firm Heyl Royster.
Father of six receives full custody over mother's objections
An appeals court upheld a ruling granting sole custody to a father of six in a long-running divorce case.
Appellate court reverses sex offender registration conviction
An Illinois appeals court reversed a man’s conviction after he was accused of failing to register as a sex offender.
HEPLERBROOM: 15 Heplerbroom Attorneys Named Best lawyers®
HeplerBroom LLC is proud to announce that 15 of its attorneys have recently been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
HEYL ROYSTER: Heyl Royster Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers" in America
Ten Heyl Royster attorneys are listed in the 25th edition of Best Lawyers in America 2019.
Fourth lawsuit filed over fatal I-55 crash in November 2017
EDWARDSVILLE — The passenger in a van hit by a tractor trailer in a fatal November 2017 crash on I-55 is suing the driver, his employers and a construction company.
Motorist sues another driver following Edwardsville crash
An Edwardsville woman blames a driver from Godfrey for allegedly causing a collision.