News from 2018
Man sues Scott Credit Union over trip, fall
BELLEVILLE—A man claims he injured his hip after tripping on loose carpet.
Judge dismisses individual defendants from ADA suit, but case against SIUE can proceed
EAST ST LOUIS—U.S. District Judge Staci M. Yandle dismissed individual defendants from a Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville worker's American Disabilities Act lawsuit on Nov. 19.
Suit alleges man developed lung cancer from asbestos exposure
A husband and wife are suing ABB Inc., et al, an asbestos-products manufacturers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Fifth District: Man accused of assaulting girlfriend got proper counsel
MT. VERNON—Despite the claims of a man who was convicted of domestic battery, he was not deprived of efficient counsel in his bench trial, the Fifth District Appellate Court determined on Nov. 19.
Man alleges eye injuries from tube of caulk
BELLEVILLE — A property owner is suing a subcontractor alleging he suffered eye injuries when a tube of caulk fell and hit him.
Body of murder victim Silas had been moved, expert testifies on fourth day of Fields’ trial
BELLEVILLE – Bloodstains in the room where Carl Silas died show he died directly below the ceiling rather than in bed, expert witness Michael Knox told jurors in the trial of murder suspect David Fields on Dec. 6.
Former employee reaches settlement in suit against Madison County recorder of deeds
Worker alleged she was fired for reporting misconduct
Passengers sue over East St. Louis crash
BELLEVILLE— Passengers are suing two drivers for allegedly causing an East St. Louis crash.
Former employee accuses East End Express Lube of wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE—A former manager of East End Express Lube claims his employers terminated him for reporting discrimination.
Woman alleges medical condition went undiagnosed
BELLEVILLE—A patient is claims her medical condition went undiagnosed after healthcare providers failed to perform an adequate physical examination.
Woman sues over alleged slip, fall at Belleville Circle K
BELLEVILLE—A patron claims she fractured her knee after slipping on liquid at the Belleville Circle K.
Defense Counsel Journal highlights trust transparency, punitive damages and product launch hurdles
A Chicago-based international association of defense lawyers has published its most recent journal on the latest trends in law practices.
Widow sues Albany International following husband's death
A widow is suing Albany International Corporation, et al, asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Chicago to state lawmakers: ‘Seize the opportunity’ for gas tax hike
Outgoing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is looking to make inroads on an increase in Illinois’ gas tax.
Study undermines key theory behind talc asbestos lawsuits
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Plaintiff experts who testify that even extremely low levels of asbestos exposure can cause cancer may be in trouble after a study of some 2 million women found no difference between urban and rural residents in the rate of mesothelioma, a deadly cancer of the chest lining that is normally associated with asbestos.
Fields' attorney calls investigation of Carl Silas murder 'subpar'; Trial continues in St. Clair Co.
BELLEVILLE – Defense attorney Ryan Neal told St. Clair County jurors in opening arguments on Tuesday that victim Carl Silas was moved after the murder.
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 1-5
An O'Fallon home sold for $380,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Nov. 1-5.
St. Clair County foreclosures Nov. 21-28
There were 10 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Nov. 21-28.
Madison County foreclosures Nov. 19-26
There were 11 foreclosures in Madison County from Nov. 19-26
Madison County real estate Nov. 1-6
An Edwardsville home sold for more than $475,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 1-6.