News from 2018
Widow alleges companies that used asbestos products caused husband's death
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing dozens of companies that used asbestos products, alleging failure to warn and negligence in the death of her husband.
Daughter blames users of asbestos products for mother's death
BELLEVILLE — A daughter is suing Borg-Warner Morse, TEC and dozens of companies that use asbestos products, alleging failure to warn and negligence in the death of the plaintiff's mother.
Car hauler allegedly fell from rig
EDWARDSVILLE — A car hauler driver is suing his employer and a rig distributor, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Opioid judge rejects dismissal plea, orders first lawsuits to trial
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Opioid manufacturers and distributors lost their long-shot bid to end more than 1,000 lawsuits against them as the federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation rejected their motions to dismiss and ordered the first cases to trial next year.
Mother, daughter allege driver turned in front of them
BELLEVILLE — A mother and her daughter allege a motorist turned in front of their vehicle, causing a collision.
Passenger alleges injuries from Shiloh collision
BELLEVILLE — A passenger claims he was injured when the driver of a cargo van caused a rear-end collision.
Motorist alleges injuries from collision
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing a driver for allegedly causing a collision.
DOJ: A company created to file lawsuits has wasted 1,500 hours of the government's time
TEXARKANA – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking federal judges around the country to dismiss lawsuits it says are brought by shell companies that misrepresent their true purposes - filing meritless litigation against health care companies.
Heyl Royster attorney Brian Connolly named Rising Star
ST. LOUIS – Brian Connolly of Heyl Royster credits “the excellent results our St. Louis office has achieved, and continues to achieve,” as the basis for his recent recognition as a Rising Star in the 2018 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers listings.
St. Clair County motorist alleges injuries from collision
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County man is suing a motorist for allegedly stopping abruptly and causing a collision.
Daughter alleges presence of asbestos products caused father's death
BELLEVILLE — A daughter is suing Buffalo Air Handling and dozens of other businesses, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Cahokia resident alleges illegal arrest
BELLEVILLE — A Cahokia man claims a Cahokia police officer tasered him during a traffic stop.
Truck driver alleges cargo van driver caused Shiloh crash
BELLEVILLE — A Chevrolet truck driver is suing cargo van operators, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Suit alleges Madison County inspector injured at Rib City
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County food safety inspector claims she injured her foot at Rib City in Alton.
Patient accuses Granite City health care providers of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient is suing Granite City health care providers, alleging negligence.
Driver sues over Collinsville crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing a driver for allegedly causing a Collinsville collision.
Holiday shopping and the sales tax scrooge
Illinois' current patchwork of sales tax exemptions, oftentimes carved out by special interests, makes for poor policy.
Truck driver, employer settle suit involving fatal I-55 crash in November 2017
The father of a woman who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-55 in November 2017 has reached a confidential settlement with the truck driver who caused the collision and his employer.
Madison County foreclosures Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
There were 11 foreclosures in Madison County from Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
Madison County real estate Nov. 14-19
A Glen Carbon home sold for $435,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Nov. 14-19.