News from August 2021
Motorist alleges injuries from rear end collision in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when her vehicle was struck from behind while she was stopped at a traffic light in Alton.
Hunter allegedly fell from defective tree stand, shattering his leg
EDWARDSVILLE — A hunter claims he shattered his leg when the ladder on his tree stand collapsed, causing him to fall to the ground.
Murder suspect convicted in Cook’s court in ’13 will get a second trial
MOUNT VERNON – Appellate judges ordered a second trial for murder suspect Kenny Wicks on Aug. 18, finding former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook allowed the state to strike a prospective juror due to skin color at his first trial.
Bi-State bus driver accused of causing rear end collision in Fairview Heights
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims he suffered serious injuries after a Bi-State bus driver collided with his vehicle at an intersection in Fairview Heights.
MC Sheriff candidate on effective law enforcement leadership: 'Defund' movement is reprehensible
The “Defund the Police” narrative compromises the safety and welfare of our Madison County residents.
Goodbye, Gator...
Our beloved Gator need not only be remembered for how he died, but more for how he lived. He lived his short life full and complete, with no regrets. We need now to carry on, to love more, appreciate more, knowing in the wash of our tears, Nick is still with us in spirit. We need only to seek his presence in our memories, and then carry on. It will be hard, but he is worth it. Be not afraid.
Bus passenger alleges injuries in Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A bus passenger claims she was injured when a woman crashed her employer's van into the bus in Granite City.
A warrior is laid to rest
He was a man of History, of the Law and of Faith, each one devoutly studied and revered.
Motorist sues truck driver over Pontoon Beach rear end collision.
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he and his minor children were injured in a rear end collision in Pontoon Beach.
Harassment suit against Thomas Industrial settles in Sison’s court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Madison County resident Leslie Raymond agreed to settle an employment suit against Thomas Industrial Coatings after U.S. Magistrate Judge Gilbert Sison sanctioned her for discovery violations.
Woman in stopped vehicle sues over rear end collision on Illinois 255
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was in a stopped vehicle on Illinois 255 in Edwardsville when another motorist caused a rear-end collision.
After recusals, McGlynn assigned to Jackson Co. and Gilbert to St. Clair Co. map challenges
EAST ST. LOUIS - Against great odds a computer assigned judges who live in St. Clair and Jackson counties to redistricting suits from those counties, and flipped the assignments when they recused themselves.
Ruth denies motion for default judgment in fee dispute with Alton attorney
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied default judgment in a legal malpractice suit alleging Alton attorney Lee Barron retained additional attorney’s fees.
Man alleges truck driver struck his parked vehicle on the shoulder of I-55
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he was injured when a truck driver his his vehicle as he was stopped on the shoulder of the road.
Edwardsville homeowner says tree trimmer's suit is 'attempt to find insurance coverage'
An Edwardsville homeowner seeks to dismiss a tree trimmer’s lawsuit, arguing he signed a liability waiver and only filed the complaint in an “attempt to find insurance coverage.”
Things improve in Cahokia Heist, but not for citizens
Remember Alcentra, the proposed name for a new town in St. Clair County to be formed from the merger of Alorton and Centreville? Then, public officials in Cahokia caught merger mania and decided to throw in with the other two declining communities.
Suit alleges minor suffered concussion in Godfrey crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother whose son was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a collision at an intersection in Godfrey is suing both of the drivers.
Mayer Brown ranked among top law firms for deal making in BTI’s M&A Outlook 2022 report
Mayer Brown ranked among top law firms for deal making in BTI’s M&A Outlook 2022 report.
Motorist sues truck driver over rear end crash on I-55
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims a tractor trailer driver who rear ended his vehicle on I-55 was speeding and failed to have adequate brakes on the truck.
Pritzker seeks credit upgrades despite growing pension debt, budget deficits
Pension debt is a record $144.2 billion while Illinois’ short-term debt is on track to reach $22 billion in three years, exceeding the record $16.7 billion hit during the budget impasse.