News from September 2021
Shopper slips on air freshener in restroom, sues Granite City Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE — A shopper claims she was injured when she slipped on an air freshener on the restroom floor at the Granite City Walmart.
Man-Up Testosterone allegedly failed to disclose franchise information
EAST ST. LOUIS — Man-Up Testosterone Centers is accused of failing to disclose information on a franchise purchase in violation of federal and state law.
Parents allowed to opt out of controversial sex education mandates; Recommended guidelines suggest kindergarteners learn about masturbation, birth, intercourse
Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools Robert Werden said the Illinois State Board of Education is still working through details of the controversial sexual education bill, but parents are expected to be able to opt out.
UTV passenger allegedly seriously injured in Bethalto crash with mailbox
EDWARDSVILLE — Bethalto homeowners are being sued after a passenger in a utility task vehicle (UTV) suffered severe injuries and took his own life after the vehicle struck a mailbox that was allegedly covered with weeds and intruding on the roadway.
Maune Raichle leveled $402K sanction in Bestwall bankruptcy for pursuing 'egregious' Illinois lawsuit
CHARLOTTE - U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Laura Beyer laid a $402,817.70 penalty on St. Louis asbestos firm Maune Raichle on Aug. 31, to reimburse a Georgia Pacific entity for defending an Illinois lawsuit the firm filed in violation of an order she entered.
Madison County real estate Jul. 19-23
An Alton residence sold for $680,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jul. 19-23.
St. Clair County real estate May 10-14
An O'Fallon commercial property sold for $2,593,500 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions May 10-14.
Madison County civil docket Sep. 6-10
Madison County judges Smith and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Sep. 6-10.
Franklin County wants former federal judge deposed in suit over detainee's sexual assault
EAST ST. LOUIS – Franklin County wants former federal judge Patrick Murphy to discredit his former client Felicia Hill, who swears she didn’t agree to settle a claim over a jailer’s sexual assault for $75,000.