News from 2018
Appellate court affirms Mudge in slip-and-fall case against Schnuck's
MT. VERNON -- The case of a Madison County man who slipped and fell at a store parking lot, had a decision about the case affirmed in court - but not in his favor.
Gas tax hike may be around the corner for Gov.-elect JB Pritzker
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reportedly gunning for a transportation bill that could come with an increase in the gas tax.
Court rejects woman’s request to strike federal jury trial in vomit-slip case
BENTON – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 24 rejected the attempt of a woman to strike a defendant request for a jury trial saying the plaintiff had acted in “bad faith” in state court in notifying the defendant of the projected amount of her damage claim.
Woman files Dram Shop suit against Halloween event organizers
BELLEVILLE — A motorist filed a Dram Shop suit against another driver and organizers of the Second Annual Witch Bus Fly after she was allegedly injured in a crash.
Monsanto plaintiffs fuming over pollution settlement netting lawyers more than claimants
BELLEVILLE – Lawyers who settled 11,256 pollution claims against Monsanto for about $21 million paid most of it to themselves and their experts before doling out the remainder to their clients at an average of $873.
Motorcyclist seeks default judgment in suit alleging helmet was defective
A motorcyclist seeks default judgment against a helmet manufacturer in a suit alleging he suffered a severe brain injury due to a defective helmet.
Court denies motion for summary judgment on alleged ADA violations involving employee's breast cancer
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge David Herndon denied summary judgment to Gateway Regional Medical Center in an Oct. 30 ruling involving a suit brought by a former employee.
Illinois’ richest governor, meet the nation’s most powerful state lawmaker
Pritzker’s money could offer Madigan’s House members cover should they dare to go against the speaker.
Judge denies plaintiffs additional time for discovery in uConnect hacking case; Trial set in March
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief Judge Michael J. Reagan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois said no more discovery time will be allowed for the plaintiff and trial is set next year in a lawsuit alleging that hackers can take over Chrysler, Fiat and Jeep vehicles.
Legal services and support for veterans in Madison County flagged by judiciary
Members of the judiciary in Madison County are flagging up free civil legal services and the network of groups available to support veterans.
Wood River woman alleges injuries from benzene-containing car polish
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a car polish manufacturer for allegedly failing to exercise reasonable care and caution for the safety of those working with and around benzene-containing materials.
Motorist alleges injuries from rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A Missouri driver claims she was injured in a rear-end crash on Interstate 255.
Motorist sues over Bethalto crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a Bethalto collision.
Defendant accused in Madison County bid rigging scheme calls proposed class notice 'incorrect and confusing'
Several tax-buyer defendants have joined auctioneer James Foley’s objection and motion to strike a proposed class notice in a suit alleging the defendants participated in a bid-rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon.
Wrongful death suit alleges doctor failed to diagnose pneumonia
EDWARDSVILLE — A medical malpractice suit alleges a physician failed to properly diagnose a patient's pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis, resulting in her death.
Patient alleges doctor failed to properly diagnose oral ulcer
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing St. Louis University for allegedly failing to timely diagnose a precancerous or cancerous oral ulcer.
Suit alleges doctor failed to diagnose pregnant patient's condition
BELLEVILLE — St. Clair County Ob/Gyn is accused of failing to diagnose a pregnant girl's congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Motorist alleges injuries from East St. Louis crash
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist for allegedly causing an East St. Louis collision.
Suit alleges borrowers defaulted on loan
BELLEVILLE — Providence Bank is suing borrowers for allegedly failing to make payments.
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL: Best Lawyers Names Mass Tort Litigation, Personal Injury, Product Liability Practices to Annual List
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP was recognized in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers for its work in numerous areas, including a national ranking for mass tort litigation.