News from March 2019
Suit alleges patient died due to medical malpractice
EDWARDSVILLE —A patient allegedly died as a result of negligent medical care.
St. Clair County foreclosures Feb. 25-28
There were 16 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Feb. 25-28.
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 11-15
A Lebanon property sold for $450,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Feb. 11-15.
Madison County foreclosures Feb. 19-22
There were 16 foreclosures in Madison County from Feb. 19-22
Madison County real estate Feb. 15-22
A Highland property sold for $5.3 million as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Feb. 15-22.
St. Clair County settles another jail hanging suit in federal court; Amount not disclosed
BENTON – For the second time in two weeks, St. Clair County sheriff Rick Watson settled a suit over the death of a jail inmate.
Madison County civil docket March 18-22
Madison County judges Dugan, Ruth and Mudge have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for March 18-22.
Press conference called to raise questions about Wigginton's driving privileges after second DUI
A press conference is scheduled Wednesday at noon outside the Madison County courthouse to draw attention to a clerical error that allows former U.S, Attorney Stephen Wigginton to retain driving privileges while prosecutors pursue a second DUI charge against him.
Troy homeowners allege neighbor damaged landscaping with herbicide
EDWARDSVILLE -- Troy homeowners have filed suit against a neighbor for spraying the herbicide Roundup and allegedly damaging the plaintiffs' landscaping.
Judge orders DOJ to name former USA who resigned while being investigated for sexual misconduct
NEW YORK CITY – U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ordered the Department of Justice to identify a former U.S. attorney who resigned while under investigation for sexual misconduct.
Suit alleges nursing home's negligence caused patient's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A granddaughter is suing after her grandmother allegedly died from sepsis and infections.
Former radiology technologist alleges pregnancy discrimination
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Madison County resident who currently lives in Indiana is suing a health care company, alleging she was terminated due to her pregnancy.
Driver alleges seed company's negligence caused trailer to overturn
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City man is suing a seed company after his trailer overturned.
The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association needs a makeover
Illinois trial lawyers and the fellow travelers in the legislature could star in a series called “This Old House and Senate,” explaining in minute detail how to turn one of the most prosperous states in the union into an economic basket case in only a matter of years with exorbitant taxes, onerous regulations, and predatory courts.
Madison County resident blames neighbor, water company for fall
EDWARSDVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a neighbor and water company after she allegedly fell on a landscaping border.
Tenants allege they were exposed to carbon monoxide in Redbud apartment
BELLEVILLE — A Redbud family is suing a construction company, alleging they were exposed to carbon monoxide in their apartment.
O'Fallon property owners allege homebuilder failed to fix defects
BELLEVILLE – O'Fallon homeowners are suing a builder and his company for allegedly failing to complete work in a professional manner.
Man alleges injuries from trip, fall at Greenville gas station
BELLEVILLE — A customer claims he was injured when he tripped on a rug at a Greenville gas station.
Wigginton to keep license while DUI case pends due to court clerk's scheduling error
After receiving his second DUI in two years, former U.S. attorney Stephen Wigginton, 55, will be allowed to keep his driver’s license while his current charges are pending due to scheduling mistake by the Madison County Circuit Clerk's office.
Motorist sues over rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A St. Louis motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision.