News from 2018
St. Clair County dental office faces negligence lawsuit
A patient accuses a dental office of not properly removing her teeth.
Lawyers for Fields want to prevent second mistrial; Ask judge to exclude alleged gun conversation
BELLEVILLE – With the second trial of murder suspect David Fields set to start Dec. 3, his lawyers proposed a plan to prevent a second mistrial.
Objector wants class counsel fees in $250 million Hale settlement cut; Says they could have won much more at trial
EAST ST. LOUIS – Lawyers who reached a $250 million settlement with State Farm don’t deserve a third in fees because they likely would have won much more at trial, according to class member Lisa Marlow of Cocoa, Fla.
Monsanto again seeks review of appellate decision that cast doubt on settlement of 11,256 pollution claims
SPRINGFIELD – For a second time, Monsanto has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to review a Fifth District appellate court opinion that vacated a good faith order in a settlement between Monsanto and 11,256 plaintiffs.
Praise for outgoing Clayborne notes senator's preference for 'lucrative committees'
SPRINGFIELD - The career of soon-to-be retired State Sen. James Clayborne (D-East St. Louis) was celebrated last week by colleagues who praised his achievements over the past 23 years - namely his ability to bring home the bacon: millions more for schools via a reworked funding formula, money for rebuilding Wolf Branch and Belle Valley middle schools, remodeling East St. Louis High School and replacing an ancient Lebanon School District building.
State AG tells Gibbons' office to explain its refusal to turn over sexual harassment records
SPRINGFIELD – Attorney General Lisa Madigan expects Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons to explain why he denied access to records of a harassment allegation after she found legitimate public interest in it.
Suit alleges man died from lung cancer caused by asbestos
The son of a contractor accuses several manufacturers of exposing his father to asebestos.
Driver sues over rear-end collision on Troy O'Fallon Road
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a rear-end collision.
Workers' compensation lawsuit dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction
MT. VERNON, Ill.— An appellate court recently dismissed a lawsuit for lack of appellate jurisdiction in a 2014 worker's compensation claim case under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) against Bi-State Development Agency, doing business as Metro Transit.
Despite claims of ineffective counsel, court affirms conviction on murder case
MT. VERNON -- The first-degree murder conviction of a St. Clair County man was affirmed by the court, despite claims of ineffective legal counseling.
Suit alleges inexperienced driver caused English Township crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist and a passenger claim they were injured in an English Township collision.
Driver sues over Nameoki Township crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision in Nameoki Township.
Veteran seeks $20 million in suit alleging VA doctor failed to diagnose cancer
BENTON — A Vietnam veteran seeks $20 million in a suit accusing a Veterans Administration doctor of failing to diagnose his kidney cancer.
Motorist alleges injuries from collision with tractor trailer
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims a man driving a tractor trailer for Domino's Pizza caused a collision.
Suit alleges lung cancer caused by asbestos
A couple accuse several manufacturers of exposing them to asbestos.
Motorist sues over crash on Fullerton Road
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims another driver moved into her lane when it was not safe to do so, causing a crash on Fullerton Road.
Motorist faces wrongful death lawsuit following New Poag Road incident
EDWARDSVILLE — Estate administrators are suing motorist David Sterling II after his vehicle allegedly hit another car, causing fatal injuries.
Greensfelder ranked in new U.S. News – Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’
ST. LOUIS -- Law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale was announced as one of the highest ranking law firms in the nation and the region, as of the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" ranking.
Pedestrian sues driver for negligence over crosswalk injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — Sandra Griffin filed a complaint on Nov. 8, in the Madison County Circuit Court, against motorist Alice Ketchun after the defendant allegedly struck Griffin with her vehicle.
Employers sued for asbestos exposure after worker develops lung cancer
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing BMW Constructors Inc., Crown, Cork & Seal USA Inc. and Zurn Industries, et al, for the husband's alleged exposure to products containing asbestos.