News from February 2019
Woman alleges bank dispersed copper sulfate in lake
BELLEVILLE — A property owner claims she was exposed to copper sulfate in a lake that was allegedly dispersed by First National Bank of Waterloo.
New lawyer representing plaintiffs in Sauget pollution case; Will seek to invalidate $21 million settlement
BELLEVILLE – Jacqueline Everson and Tyrha Dooley, who fired their lawyers for settling 11,256 pollution-related disease and property damage claims against Monsanto for $21 million, have retained attorney Greg Lathram of Collinsville.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 7-14
An O'Fallon property sold for $550,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Jan. 7-14.
Motorist sues driver over rear end collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another for allegedly causing a rear end collision.
Man accused of making false statements about home explosion appeals summary judgment
A man accused of making false statements regarding the circumstances of a home explosion has appealed St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson’s order granting summary judgment to the plaintiffs.
Gilbert grants summary judgment for Union Pacific in injured engineer's negligence case
BENTON -- District judge J. Ryan Gilbert granted summary judgment to a railroad company in a case alleging one of its engineers slipped and fell as he inspected a train.
St. Clair County jurors reach defense verdict in Washington Park collision suit
A St. Clair County jury reached a verdict in favor of defendant David Potts in a car crash suit involving a Washington Park collision.
Asbestos to family law: Barry Julian sworn in as associate judge
Newly appointed Madison County associate judge Barry Julian will preside over the family division after being sworn into his new role on Feb 8.
Anheuser-Busch credit union alleges borrowers owe $60,000
BELLEVILLE — The Anheuser-Busch credit union is suing two borrowers, alleging breach of a private education line of credit.
Feb. 19: 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. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for David Haisler vs UPS Retirement Plan on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by David Haisler, Susan Martinez and Steven Neff against UPS Retirement Plan and Administrative Committee of the UPS Retirement Plan on Feb. 19:
St. Clair foreclosures Feb. 5-12
There were 16 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Feb. 5-12.
Court activity on Feb. 19: John Mark DeVous vs Medtronic USA, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by John Mark DeVous against Medtronic Mini Med, Inc., Medtronic USA, Inc., Medtronic, Inc. and Mini Med Distribution, Inc. on Feb. 19.
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 28 - Feb. 4
There were 17 foreclosures in Madison County from Jan. 28 - Feb. 4
Madison County real estate Jan. 22-31
A Maryville property sold for nearly $400,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Jan. 22-31.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 25-March 1
Madison County judges Mudge, Chapman, Matoesian, Mudge, Dugan, Ruth and Hylla have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Feb. 25 to March 1.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 19 in the suits below:
Lawmaker's bill aimed at stopping gun-rights sanctuary counties
Critic says Illinois politicians want to 'disarm the public'
Court activity on Feb. 19: Deborah Jarman vs American Traffic Solutions, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Deborah Jarman against American Traffic Solutions, Inc. and City of Granite City on Feb. 19: 'Cjra Track B Assigned: Final Pretrial Conference Is Set For 3/18/2020 At 9:00 Am With A Bench Trial Date Of 3/30/2020 At 9:00 Am In Benton Courthouse Before Judge J. Phil Gilbert.(tag)'
Feb. 19: 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. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: