News from 2018
Smithton couple alleges motorist caused rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A Smithton couple is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a rear-end crash.
Rahm to Springfield: Gas tax need to at least double
Departing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel accelerated calls to boost Illinois’ gas tax to pay for local transportation projects.
Man sues Alton casino over trip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer is suing an Alton casino operator, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Man alleges injures from tree limb while walking in Granite City
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a local park district for allegedly failing to properly inspect tree limbs hanging over the walking path.
Customer alleges injuries from slip, fall at Granite City supermarket
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer claims she slipped and fell on a puddle of liquid at a Granite City supermarket.
National farmers organization alleges trademark infringement
BENTON — A national farmers organization is suing a De Soto business, alleging trademark dilution.
Suit alleges patient died following cholecystectomy
EDWARDSVILLE — A surgeon with Jersey Community Hospital Medical Group is accused of perforating a patient's small bowel during a cholecystectomy.
Suit alleges girl broke arm at Edwardsville YMCA
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims his daughter broke her arm on a trampoline at the Edwardsville YMCA.
Appeals panel: Federal judge wrong to deny Boeing military contractor defense in asbestos suit
A Chicago federal appeals court has overridden a downstate federal judge, who sent an ex-Boeing worker’s asbestos suit against the company back to state court, saying the case belongs under federal jurisdiction because Boeing claims the federal government was in control of its bomber production and knew the danger of asbestos was involved.
Supreme Court grants attorney leave to challenge appeals court decision over legal malpractice claim
An Edwardsville attorney was granted leave to appeal by the Illinois Supreme Court in a case with its roots in a claim of legal malpractice.
Woman alleges wrongful termination after requesting work comp benefits
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing her former employers for allegedly terminating her for requesting workers' compensation benefits.
Motorist alleges insurer failed to provide coverage
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver and Unique Insurance for allegedly failing to provide coverage following a rear-end collision.
Cargill alleges motorist caused collision with employee
EDWARDSVILLE — Cargill claims a motorist was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when he caused a collision with one of the plaintiff's employees.
Government alleges Enfield mortgage holder owes $58,000
BENTON — The U.S. government is suing an Enfield mortgage holder, alleging he owes more than $58,000 for breach of a mortgage agreement.
Employee benefit fund administrators allege East St. Louis company failed to make contributions
BENTON — An engineers union's employee benefit plan administrators are suing an East St. Louis business, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Judge approves $250 million State Farm settlement; Says plaintiffs likely would not have prevailed at trial
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon, who designated Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier as a hostile witness for a trial accusing him of corruption, now admits jurors might have trusted him.
Motorist alleges injuries from crash at Possum Hill Road and IL-4
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims another driver caused a collision when she disobeyed a traffic control device.
Motorist, passengers seek to reduce fees, liens following $300,000 settlement
A family seeks to reduce fees and medical liens in accordance with their $300,000 settlement after a drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into their vehicle on Illinois Route 203.
Opioid plaintiffs: A small percentage of pill shipments were 'suspicious.' Or maybe it's nearly all of them
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Forced to identify opioid prescriptions they say were “suspicious” and never should have been shipped, Ohio cities and counties came up with a rough estimate. Very rough.
Driver sues over North Green Mount Road crash
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing two motorists for allegedly causing a mutli-vehicle collision.