News from 2018
Widow sues asbestos products manufacturers over husband's death
A widow blames a group of manufacturers for allegedly exposing her husband to asbestos.
Pension fund groups sue contractor over $218 in unpaid contributions
Three pension fund management groups accuse a local contractor of unpaid contributions.
Alleged asbestos exposure prompts lawsuit
A truck mechanic blames several manufacturing companies for exposing him to asbestos.
Patient alleges gadolinium retention following MRI
BENTON — A patient alleges a contrast agent used in MRIs caused serious health problems when he developed gadolinium retention.
Motorist sues logistics company over collision with employee
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a logistics company after one of its employee's allegedly caused a collision.
HEPLERBROOM: Nickelson to speak at American Bar Association Meeting
Rebecca Nickelson will be one of the featured panelists at the American Bar Association’s September 14 seminar, which is being held at Washington University School of Law.
Minor allegedly injured while chaperoning Riverbender youth activities
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother claims her son was injured by a gate roller while working as a chaperone for youth activities.
Property owner sues Alton over grass-cutting lien
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton property owner filed a class action lawsuit against the city for allegedly failing to serve a grass-cutting lien personally or by certified mail.
Motorist blamed for crash in Alton
A crash in Alton prompted a lawsuit.
Insurance companies, agent face lawsuit over flood claim
Two Millstadt homeowners allege their insurance company refuses to pay a flood damage claim.
Appellate court upholds sex offender plea deal
A sex offender cannot withdraw his guilty plea, an appellate court ruled.
Highland man alleges newspaper damaged his reputation at church after falsely reporting arrest
A Highland man is suing the Belleville News Democrat for allegedly falsely reporting that he had been arrested for drug-related activities.
Motorist allegedly ran red light, caused crash
A couple accuse a motorist of running a red light and causing an accident.
Fifth District affirms dismissal of FOID card case
MT VERNON, Ill. (Madison - St. Clair Record) — An Illinois appeals court has affirmed dismissal of a complaint by three would-be gun owners who allegedly did not receive firearm owner's identification cards from the Illinois State Police within 30 days of their applications.
Committee to Elect Judge O'Gara committee reports nearly $46K in contributions during first quarter
Committee to Elect Judge O'Gara reported receiving $45,956.75 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Driver allegedly ran red light, caused Fairview Heights crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims another driver ran a red light and caused a Fairview Heights collision.
Amtrak passenger brings lawsuit over fall
A passenger's fall in a train prompted her to sue Amtrak.
Verdict in age discrimination lawsuit against Illinois State Police upheld
Illinois State Police will not receive a new trial in an age discrimination case brought by former employees, a federal judge ruled.
Majority of Fifth District published opinions favor plaintiffs; Defense rulings mostly filed as Rule 23 decisions
According to Fifth District Appellate Court decisions dating back through 2016, the appellate court tends to favor plaintiffs in published opinions and defendants in Rule 23 rulings.
City of Alton dismissed from renter's suit alleging home wrongfully passed inspection
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge granted dismissal for the City of Alton in a woman’s lawsuit alleging it wrongfully issued an occupancy permit for a home that had been condemned.