News from April 2019
Customer sues Alton auto company over icy fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer is suing an Alton motor repair company, alleging that fell and suffered injuries on the defendants' property.
Patient alleges doctors failed to protect his health
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a team of health care professionals, alleging he was not treated properly to protect his health.
Defense bar opposes legislation that would effectively eliminate special interrogatories
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC) says the state's civil justice system would be substantially harmed if a bill supported by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association relating to "special interrogatories" gets passed as recently amended.
Insurer alleges it does not owe services to landlords linked to mold exposure
BENTON — An insurance company is seeking declaratory judgment that it does not owe defense to landlords who were allegedly aware of mold or a tenant who allegedly suffered from mold exposure.
Chief Judge Hylla and wife to be honored next month for involvement in Head Start
EDWARDSVILLE -- Madison County Chief Judge David Hylla and his wife Anita will be honored next month for their roles in supporting needs of children enrolled in a local "Head Start" program.
Man allegedly falsely arrested for selling drugs
BENTON —A man is suing an Alexander County police officer, alleging he was falsely accused of selling a controlled substance.
Worker accuses plumbers union of withholding benefits
BENTON — A Madison County man is suing a plumbers union, alleging he was deprived benefits that he was owed.
Suit alleges men arrested after reporting woman driving with infant in lap
Three men are suing several police officers, alleging they were arrested and charged after confronting a woman they observed holding an infant in her lap and texting while driving.
Wood River Glass alleges city misplaced records
EDWARDSVILLE — Wood River Glass alleges the city misplaced records and wrongfully told the plaintiff that it was not in compliance with city regulations.
Customer seeks $4M in suit alleging water, gas utilities were unfairly shut off
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Memphis woman is suing a water and gas company, alleging that electrical and gas services were unfairly taken from her property.
Woman alleges man illegally accessed credit information on Credit Karma
BENTON —A woman is suing a man, alleging that he illegally accessed her credit information.
Suit: Head Start employees allegedly forced child to strip naked and locked him in room
EDWARDSVILLE -- Two employees of an East St. Louis pre-school program are accused of stripping a child naked and locking him in either a closet or a room.
Patient allegedly suffered bedsores at Anderson Hospital
EDWARDSVILLE —A man is suing a hospital for failing to give him the proper care to prevent bedsores.
Truck driver allegedly hit tree when tire failed
BELLEVILLE —A driver is suing a truck company alleging that a tire failed him while driving and caused an accident.
Sweet deal: keep the cash and let the perp go
Ottrix pled guilty to two felony counts of money laundering, but got to go free. Oh, sure, he’s on probation for two years, but he will serve no time in prison. None whatsoever.
Physician seeks to substitute Kolker in St. Clair County med mal suit
BELLEVILLE – Physician Helen Mussemann, facing a wrongful death suit, moved for substitution of Circuit Judge Christopher Kolker on April 1.
Glove fragments found in bed of Edwardsville couple who were fatally stabbed
Parts of a rubber glove or gloves were found on the bed and on the bedroom floor of an Edwardsville couple who were stabbed to death in March, according to Madison County prosecutors.
Woman sues homeowners after stepping in cow manure and falling
EDWARDSVILLE —A woman is suing a property owner alleging that she was caused to fall while assisting with manual labor.
Madison County officials feud over access to records; Prenzler's team counter sues Auditor Faccin
EDWARDSVILLE -- Madison County officials are countersuing auditor Rick Faccin for access to his office's financial software, which he has vowed to keep private.
Woman alleges husband attacked her
EDWARDSVILLE —A woman is suing her husband alleging that she was attacked by him.