News from October 2019
Madison County foreclosures Oct. 9-11
There were 11 foreclosures in Madison County from Oct. 9-11
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 16-20
A Belleville office property sold for $2,456,413 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Sept. 16-20.
St. Clair County foreclosures Oct. 7-16
There were nine foreclosures in St. Clair County Oct. 7-16.
Widower alleges negligence by hospital, physician led to wife's death
BELLEVILLE - The husband of a woman who died following a hospital stay is suing the facility and an individual doctor, alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice.
Cardinal Pump employee alleges unlawful firing after workers' comp claim
BELLEVILLE - An employee of a St. Clair County company alleges he was fired unlawfully after being injured at work and applying for benefits.
Worker alleges Amazon distribution center's negligence led to fall
BELLEVILLE - An alleged trip and fall at an Amazon fulfillment center in Edwardsville has prompted a lawsuit as the plaintiff alleges the online retail giant and the owners of the facility are liable for his injuries.
Patient alleges wisdom teeth extraction carried out without consent, caused major damage
BELLEVILLE - A St. Clair County woman who underwent a dental procedure to extract her four wisdom teeth alleges it was done without her consent and resulted in debilitating health issues.
Couple alleges driver for construction company caused crash
BELLEVILLE - A wife and husband are suing a construction company and its driver after the car they were traveling in struck a trailer that had become detached from the truck driven by one of the defendants.
$8.3 million medical malpractice award against federally supported clinic in Christopher appealed
EAST ST. LOUIS — Attorneys for the federal government are appealing an $8.3 million award to the family of a boy injured at birth in 2014 at a federally supported clinic in Christopher, Ill.
Driver alleges bar's negligence allowed another motorist to become intoxicated, cause crash
BELLEVILLE – A shuttered Alton billiards hall and bar is facing a lawsuit over allegations its staff allowed one of its patrons to become intoxicated and then allowed him to step into his car, drive and cause a crash.
Customer alleges Schnucks' negligence led to fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A customer shopping at a Schnucks store in Bethalto alleges she suffered an injury to her left shoulder after slipping on a liquid and falling to the floor.
The Biden-Cooper connection
It looks like the chickens are coming home to roost, at last.
Workplace discrimination case against Wood River-Hartford school board settles day before trial to start
EAST ST. LOUIS – A discrimination suit against Wood River-Hartford school board settled a day before it was set to go to trial in federal court in East St. Louis.
Car owner stuck by syringe in newly purchased, used vehicle, claims emotional distress
EDWARDSVILLE - The owner of a newly-purchased second hand vehicle was stuck by a used syringe needle as she rummaged underneath one of the seats, according to a complaint filed against the sellers.
Drama continues in bankruptcy petition for trust that owns Romanik radio stations; FCC counsel opposes trustee's move to 'make-work'
EAST ST. LOUIS – Entertainment Media Trust, which petitioned for bankruptcy relief as owner of “grim reaper” Bob Romanik’s radio stations in September, moved to voluntarily dismiss the petition on Oct. 16.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Announces $116.9 Million Multistate Settlement With Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon, Inc.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 41 attorneys general, announced a multistate settlement requiring Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon, Inc. to pay nearly $116.9 million for their deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices.
CLARK HILL PLC: Joann Needleman Recognized with NCBA's Highest Honor
Clark Hill Member Joann Needleman was recognized by the National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA) with the annual Donald Kramer Award during the organization's 2019 Fall Conference.
HEPLERBROOM: Wilson Brings Dual Perspective to Keynote Speech for Medical Emergency Providers
When Tom Wilson discusses legal considerations for medical providers, he does so from a unique perspective: he is both an experienced trial attorney and a 10-year paramedic veteran with America Ambulance and the Chatham Fire Department.
Husband pleads guilty to aggravated battery, victim, his wife, sues for punitive damages
EDWARDSVILLE A woman whose now estranged husband pleaded guilty to aggravated battery of her has filed a civil case demanding punitive damages following the attack.
Patient sues hospital, others, over alleged negligence before, during, and after surgery
EDWARDSVILLE - A hospital, a satellite surgery center, two medical groups, three physicians, and a nurse, are all named in a suit claiming malpractice.