News from January 2019
Court activity on Jan. 15: Vincent A Bagby vs State Farm Casualty Insurance Co.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Vincent A Bagby against Michael L. Tipsord and State Farm Casualty Insurance Co. on Jan. 15.
St. Clair County plaintiffs awarded nearly $3 million in 2018 jury trials
St. Clair County jurors awarded plaintiffs a total of $2,944,782 in 11 jury trials last year.
Gleeson allows plaintiffs to withdraw from Monsanto claims; Says 300 other petitioners need to figure out how to do same
BELLEVILLE – St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson on Tuesday granted requests of plaintiffs Jacqueline Everson and Tyrha Dooley to withdraw from pollution claims against Monsanto.
Motorist sues driver over Edwardsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing an Edwardsville crash.
Thirty lawyers apply for three associate seats on St. Clair County bench; Runoff is possible
Thirty local lawyers have applied for three associate judge positions that became open after the November election.
Pedestrian sues Granite City over crosswalk trip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A pedestrian is suing Granite City after she allegedly tripped while using a cross walk.
Patient alleges injuries to common bile duct following surgery
EDWARDSVILLE — A Godfrey woman claims she suffered injuries to her common bile duct following surgery.
HEPLERBROOM: Heplerbroom elects 5 new partners
Kevin Birkenmeier, Pamela Gamble, Charles Insler, Katie Jacobi, and Christian Willenborg, M.D., have been elected partners of HeplerBroom LLC.
Motorist alleges insurer failed to approve claim over Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing his insurer for allegedly failing to approve his claim after a motorist ran a stop sign and caused a collision in Alton.
Driver sues over Bloomington collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a Bloomington crash.
Jan. 14: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for insurance cases
The following insurance-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 14 in the suits below:
Jan. 14: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Monsanto pollution plaintiffs want settlement invalidated; Hearing set today
BELLEVILLE – Almost 300 plaintiffs in pollution suits have called on St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson to invalidate a settlement between their lawyers and Monsanto.
Case activity for Auto-Owners Insurance Company vs A-Z Welding & Machine, Inc. on Jan. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Auto-Owners Insurance Company against A-Z Welding & Machine, Inc., Bob Ayers and Kevin Brown on Jan. 14:
Suit alleges motorist caused Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist and passengers claim they were injured in an Alton collision.
Court activity on Jan. 14: Business Property Lending, Inc. vs Adventure 2000, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Business Property Lending, Inc. against Advance Stores Company Incorporated, Adventure 2000, LLC, Carlyle Properties, LLC, John Spaar and Unknown Tenants, Unknown Non-Record Claimants, Unknown Owners on Jan. 14: 'Motion To Remand To State Court Motion For Partial Remand And To Sever By Business Property Lending, Inc.. Responses Due By 2/19/2019 (cantwell, Emily)'.
Jan. 14: 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 Jan. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Former machine operator sues companies that used asbestos fibers
A former machine operator is suing CBS Corporation, et al., asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Wife sues asbestos manufacturers after husband's death
A widow is suing Certain-Teed Corporation, et al., asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged failure to warn.