News from August 2021
Motorist sues over Route 143 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman injured in a crash at a State Road 143 intersection in Madison County claims another driver caused the collision when she failed to stop.
Former Madison County employee alleges false pleadings, seeks sanctions in wrongful termination suit
A former Madison County Highway Department employee seeks sanctions against the county and Chairman Kurt Prenzler, alleging they filed false pleadings in a wrongful termination suit.
Passenger sues drivers, vehicle owner after Illinois Route 111 crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A vehicle passenger claims she suffered injuries and had to be hospitalized after a collision on Illinois Route 111.
Customer sues Walmart over trip, fall at Granite City store
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she suffered injuries after falling due to an uneven rug at the entrance of a Granite City Walmart.
Unable to accept the fax
It started more than fifteen years ago: the flurry of lawsuits over unsolicited faxes.
Insurer learns propane fire allegedly caused by heat gun, seeks to recoup $800K
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance carrier is seeking to recoup the more than $800,000 claim it paid out to one of its insureds, who allegedly caused a fire while transferring propane to his RV tank.
St. Clair County real estate Apr. 12-16
A Belleville apartment building sold for $740,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Apr. 12-16.
Madison County real estate Jun. 21-25
A Worden farm property sold for $1,436,730 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jun. 21-25.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 9-13
Madison County judges Smith, Threlkeld, and Harrison have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 9-13.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Boost Pay for Middle Class Blue Collar Jobs
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Boost Pay for Middle Class Blue Collar Jobs.
Plaintiff in J&J talc trial relied on Canadian report deemed ‘very low quality’ by defense
BELLEVILLE – St. Clair County jurors, the first to decide an ovarian cancer trial against Johnson & Johnson since Canada issued an assessment of the topic, apparently found it too weak to support claims of decedent Betty Driscoll of Smithton.
Fact check: Pritzker claims balanced budgets; State reports show he's wrong
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he achieved a balanced budget each year he has been in office. Not true, according to official state comptroller financial reports. Illinois budgets have been in the red for 21 years in a row.
Patient alleges hospital tried to collect a paid debt
EAST ST. LOUIS — A patient filed a class action lawsuit against Jersey Community Hospital, claiming it attempted to collect on an already paid medical bill.
Suit alleges proposed hospital merger would violate antitrust laws
EAST ST. LOUIS — Marion Healthcare is seeking an injunction against Southern Illinois Hospital Services in an effort to stop its acquisition of Harrisburg Medical Center, alleging it would create a monopoly.
Chicago-based market alleges trademark infringement by Troy grocery store
EAST ST. LOUIS — Chicago-based Pete's Fresh Market is alleging its trademark is being used illegally by a grocer in Troy.
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Amendments To July 15 Eviction Order
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Amendments To July 15 Eviction Order.
Unwanted fax dispute is not a class action, Seventh Circuit says; Belleville chiropractor must arbitrate to settle
CHICAGO – Belleville chiropractor Robert Meinders must arbitrate a claim he filed as a class action, U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on July 30.
State unemployment fraud could cost Illinois more than $1 billion
A recent report from the Illinois Department of Employment Security revealed the state lost at least $14.8 million to fraudsters during the pandemic. But experts warn the full extent of state fraud could be closer to $1 billion.
Madison County wants Yandle to overturn $250K jury verdict for former jailer
BENTON – Madison County challenges a jury verdict finding that sheriff John Lakin discriminated against former jailer Gustavo Navarrete.
Illinois River cabin doomed over $275 back rent spared by chief judge
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel spared an Illinois River cabin from destruction by the Army Corps of Engineers and gave the owners a free lawyer.