News from February 2019
Driver alleges injuries from Route 157 crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing the estate of another driver who allegedly caused a collision on Route 157.
Fifth District affirms first degree murder conviction
MOUNT VERNON -- The Fifth District Appellate Court has upheld a first degree murder conviction despite the defendant’s argument that he did not get a fair trial.
What’s with the sweetheart deal for Trish Murphy?
“Trish Murphy is not listed as counsel of record for plaintiffs at the district court,” attorney Mark Downton observed in a motion he filed at U.S. District Court last week on behalf of his client in Hale v. State Farm.
Attorneys Hipskind, McAninch selected as 2019 Rising Stars
Attorneys John Hipskind and Brady McAninch of Belleville have been selected as part of the 2019 Super Lawyers list of Rising Stars for Illinois.
Passenger sues over Interstate 55/70 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger claims he was injured in a rear-end collision on Interstate 55/70.
Feb. 12: 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 Feb. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 24 -31
There were 18 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Jan. 24-31.
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 22-25
There were 16 foreclosures in Madison County from Jan. 22-25
Madison County real estate Jan. 11-18
An Alhambra property sold for $800,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Jan. 11-18.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 19-22
Madison County judges Chapman, Hylla, Smith, Harrison, Ruth and Dugan have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Feb. 19-22.
Court activity on Feb. 12: Rebecca Holmes vs Life Insurance Company of North America
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Rebecca Holmes against Life Insurance Company of North America on Feb. 12: 'Complaint Against Life Insurance Company Of North America, Filed By Rebecca Holmes. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(van Fossan, Kristen)'
Court activity on Feb. 12: Amanda Tillett vs Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Amanda Tillett against Abbott Laboratories, Inc. on Feb. 12: 'Notice Of Judge Assignment. All Future Documents Must Bear Case Number 19-cv-192-Njr. (jlrr)'
Court activity on Feb. 12: Candice S. Kehoe vs E&A Trucking, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Candice S. Kehoe against E&A Trucking, LLC and Hamdija Efendic on Feb. 12: 'Order Granting 13 Motion To Appear Pro Hac Vice As To Attorney, Gregory M. Skinner On 2/12/2019. (cds)this Text Entry Is An Order Of The Court. No Further Documentation Will Be Mailed.'
Feb. 12: 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. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Missouri lawmakers seek to limit out-of-state plaintiffs suing in St. Louis where huge verdicts have resulted
Legislation aimed at joinder of suits
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 12 in the suits below:
Feb. 12: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for labor cases
The following labor-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
BENESCH LAW: Benesch White Collar Practice Keeps Growing with Hire of Former Federal Prosecutor Stephen Lee
As Benesch continues the expansion of its Chicago office through high-profile lateral hires, the firm is pleased to announce that former Assistant U.S.
Motorist sues driver for allegedly causing collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he was injured when another driver caused a collision.
Motorist sues over Caseyville rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision in Caseyville.