News from February 2019
Lead plaintiff in Uconnect class action offered happy hour for new magistrate that would preside in case
EAST ST. LOUIS – Brian Flynn, city attorney of Belleville and plaintiff in a class action against Chrysler, offered to throw a happy hour reception for a new U.S. magistrate judge who would come to preside over discovery in his case.
Trial lawyer: Design flaw makes e-cigarettes dangerous
Though e-cigarettes are being marketed as a safer alternative to tobacco smoking, design flaws in the products can cause severe injuries or even kill their users, an attorney representing several plaintiffs in personal-injury cases said.
Former resident accuses Lebanon nursing care facility of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Lebanon nursing home resident claims she was injured when she fell while under the defendant's care.
Driver sues over multi-vehicle Shiloh crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing a pickup truck driver for allegedly causing a Shiloh collision.
Man voluntarily dismisses suit two years after alleging ex-wife recorded private conversations
A man who accused his ex-wife of recording private phone calls with his minor son and posting them to Facebook voluntarily dismissed the case after it pended for two years with no action.
IL SC to hear parents' class action seeking compensation for lead test paid for entirely by Medicaid
The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear a class action in which the parents of minor children who underwent lead toxicity testing claim they should be able to recover damages for the cost of the tests even though they were paid for entirely by Medicaid.
Case activity for Diego Miller vs Pam Transport Inc. on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Diego Miller, Warlley Soars and Warley Santiago against Pam Transport Inc. and James Oliver Dotson on Feb. 27:
Motorist sues over Swansea rear-end crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when another driver caused a rear-end collision in Swansea.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 27 in the suits below:
Case activity for Christian Butdorf vs Bradley Angel on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christian Butdorf, Cynthia Butdorf, Gillian Butdorf and Trace Butdorf against Bradley Angel and Estate of Ethan Henry on Feb. 27:
Feb. 27: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for motor vehicle cases
The following motor vehicle-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Trucking company argues lack of personal jurisdiction in suit alleging unpaid insurance premiums
A Tennessee trucking company seeks to dismiss a former Missouri employee’s wrongful termination lawsuit for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Bus driver alleges insurer denied underinsured motorist coverage
BELLEVILLE — A bus driver is suing insurers for allegedly denying her claim for underinsured motorist coverage.
St. Morgan farmers dismiss defendants in suit alleging pesticides killed produce crops
A company responsible for spraying pesticides and its employee were dismissed from Madison County farmers’ complaint alleging pesticides from a neighboring farm killed their produce crop.
Motorist, passengers sue over rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — Three vehicle occupants are suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision on Route 158.
Renters seek to exclude testimony of allegedly false statements in suit involving home explosion
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge scheduled a hearing for next week on a couple’s motion for judicial notice of admissions of false statements in a suit alleging the plaintiffs were injured when their rental home exploded.
Court activity on Feb. 26: USA vs Ameren Missouri
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by USA against Ameren Missouri, Solutia Inc., Pharmacia LLP and Afton Chemical Corporation on Feb. 26: 'Notice Of Appearance By Jason A. Flower On Behalf Of Pharmacia Llp, Solutia Inc. (flower, Jason)'
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 26 in the suits below:
St. Clair County foreclosures Feb. 13-19
There were 14 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Feb. 13-19.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 15-31
A Belleville property sold for more than $1.9 million as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Jan. 15-31.