News from April 2019
Belleville couple accuses insurance company of denying demands for repairs
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville couple is suing their insurance company, alleging that their demands for repairs under their policy were denied.
Camper sues Bethalto campground owner over trip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A camper is suing a Bethalto campgrounds owner, alleging she was caused to fall due to unsafe property.
Catholic society alleges IT company never completed work
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County Catholic society is suing an IT company, alleging the work the plaintiff paid for was never completed.
Madison County pro bono attorneys serve 30 during first quarter
Thirty Madison County residents were helped during the first three months of 2019 thanks to volunteer lawyers who worked pro bono.
Man alleges tooth infection went undiagnosed
BENTON —A man is suing a dentist, alleging that his wisdom tooth infection was not diagnosed in a timely manner and caused complications.
Customer alleges Walgreens sold flash drive without advertised memory
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Walgreens, alleging he was sold a flash drive that did not contain the memory it was advertised as having.
Suit alleges patient died after VA hospital staff failed to diagnose cancer
BENTON — A decedent's representative is suing a VA hospital after a patient died when the doctors failed to diagnose him with cancer.
Suit accusing car dealership, credit company of fraud settles
A woman has settled her lawsuit with a car dealership alleging she was sold a defective GMC Acadia that was later repossessed after the defendant refused to make repairs.
Client alleges law firm failed to respond to motion to dismiss in Yaz suit
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims her former attorney failed to respond to a motion to dismiss in a Yaz suit, leaving her with no means to recover damages from the pharmaceutical company.
Former employee sues Clarkson Eyecare over alleged race discrimination
BELLEVILLE — A Swansea woman is suing an eye care business, alleging she was terminated due to her race.
Illinois House unanimously passes education efficiency bill
By reducing administrative bloat in Illinois school districts, the bill would enable property tax relief while ensuring education dollars reach students and classrooms first, rather than bureaucrats.
Appeals court reverses sexual abuse conviction
MOUNT VERNON -- A sex offense conviction was reversed after the trial court judge committed an error when he found the defendant guilty of a lesser offense rather than the one he was charged with, an appeals court has ruled.
Worker alleges Shell, other companies exposed him to cancer-causing chemicals
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing Shell Oil Company and other related companies, alleging the defendants exposed him to cancer-causing chemicals.
Suit alleges Belleville property buyers owe more than $75,000
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County couple is suing Belleville property buyers, alleging they are owed more than $75,000 on a property.
Pritzker’s $3.4B income tax hike can fund less than 4 months of state pension costs
Without reform, Illinois’ pension problem will continue to force tax hikes while crowding out the core services residents need.
St. Clair County real estate March 8-13
A Belleville home sold for $430,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for March 8-13.
St. Clair County foreclosures March 15-25
There were 14 foreclosures in St. Clair County from March 15-25.
Man alleges employer saved biometric information without permission
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois man is suing his employer, alleging his biometric information was saved without his knowledge.
Statements of economic interest show local judges have strong interests in corporate America
BELLEVILLE – Attorney Barry Julian’s appointment as an associate judge in Madison County shocked many in Illinois due to his perceived wealth from having built one of the nation’s largest asbestos firms, but St. Clair County voters choose circuit judges from the same high class.
March 26: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 26. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: