News from May 2019
Madison County real estate April 18-24
An East Alton commercial property sold for more than $7.2 million as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for April 18-24.
Motorist awarded $7.15 million following head-on collision with school bus; Suit alleges school district lied about cause of crash
A St. Clair County jury awarded a man more than $7.15 million in a suit alleging he was permanently injured when a Mascoutah Community Unit School District bus driver crossed the center line and caused a head-on collision.
Madison County foreclosures April 23-30
There were 20 foreclosures in Madison County from April 23-30
Madison County civil docket May 20-24
Madison County judges Mudge, Smith, Matoesian, Ruth, and Dugan have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for May 20-24.
More than 130 six-figure school district administrators oppose education efficiency bill
An Illinois House bill that would allow more education funding dollars reach the classroom before getting trapped in administration has earned support from both parties – and the opposition of administrators.
Karmeier administers attorney's oath to new lawyers
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier administered the attorney’s oath to 18 new lawyers on May 9 for the Fifth Judicial District.
Employee allegedly terminated over workers' compensation benefits
BELLEVILLE — A former city employee is suing Collinsville, alleging he was terminated after taking workers' compensation benefits for an injury.
Repeat DUI defendant before Hightower faces felony perjury for swearing his license was valid
EDWARDSVILLE – Associate Judge Jennifer Hightower’s recusal from cases of criminal defense lawyer Bryce Joiner followed the filing of a sworn statement from a client who now faces a charge of felony perjury.
Hightower only associate judge in local circuits not recommended in ISBA poll; Elected circuit judges will decide reappointment
Serious evaluation or popularity contest? Results from the Illinois State Bar Association's recently released advisory poll of associate judges suggest that at least in some instances it could be the latter.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 6
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 6 in the suits below:
Union teamster alleges injuries while working on I-255 construction project
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois man claims he suffered serious injuries when a blocker truck ran into him while he worked on a road construction project.
In $71 million Viptera fee fight, former judges Herndon, Stack, Baricevic take sides
EAST ST. LOUIS – Retired judges David Herndon and Daniel Stack improperly took sides in a $71 million fee dispute involving farmers suing over Syngenta’s genetically modified corn seeds, Alabama lawyer Lewis Garrison alleged on May 9.
May 6: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for medical malpractice cases
The following medical malpractice-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Skater sues public park over slip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing an East St. Louis public skate park where she says she slipped and fell on a wet portion of the concrete rink.
Suit involving rear-end collision at trial in Mudge's court
A motorist’s lawsuit alleging she was injured in a rear-end collision on Illinois Route 3 is at trial in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge’s courtroom.
Truck driver sues chemical company over trip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A truck driver suing a chemical company, alleging she tripped and fell when she stepped into a pothole.
Suit alleges patient died from over sedation
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville medical center is being sued after a patient was allegedly over-sedated during a procedure and died as a result.
Patient alleges injuries following leg surgery
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing a Belleville medical center, alleging she suffered injuries to her heel and ankle following surgery.
Ob/Gyn, healthcare center voluntarily dismissed from wrongful death suit
A mother has voluntarily dismissed her claims against Specialist in Ob/Gyn Ltd. and a physician after her son allegedly died due to an undiagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
ALA hosts roundtable, seminar honoring Fifth District appellate justices
The Appellate Lawyers Association (ALA) is hosting an appellate practice seminar and roundtable luncheon honoring Fifth District Appellate Court justices.