News from 2021
Politicians who claim to be serious about stopping COVID better get serious about the border
If you think it’s exaggeration to call the situation at the Mexican border an invasion, read on. If you think it’s exaggeration to say that it’s a major and growing obstacle to containing COVID, keep. going. But if you expect to read something about our political establishment taking it seriously, forget it.
Broken handrail on mobile home allegedly caused woman's fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the owner and tenant of a mobile home in Alton after a broken handrail allegedly caused her to fall down the exterior steps.
Construction employee alleges he was fired for filing Workers' Compensation claim
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville framing and foundation construction company is accused of firing an employee in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Same suit, new court: Lawyer for dialysis patient tries again in St. Louis City Circuit
BENTON – Dialysis patient Tommy Harris, awaiting judgment on a $2,080,585.95 suit against Liberty Mutual in U.S. district court, sued the insurer for that much and for the same reason in St. Louis city civil court.
Suit alleges speeding truck driver caused I-55 crash
EAST ST. LOUIS — A motorist claims he suffered multiple injuries in a rear end collision on Interstate 55 allegedly caused by a speeding truck driver.
Default judgment entered against importer whose electric socks allegedly caused death
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Dugan held importer Global Vasion liable for the death of Floyd Scott of New Minden on Aug. 11, finding by default judgment that its electric socks caused his death.
Loan co-signer claims credit union made harassing collection calls
EAST ST. LOUIS — A co-signer on a car loan claims she receives harassing and illegal collection calls from Scott Credit Union.
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Senate to Pass the Pro Act and Stand Up for Working Americans
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Senate to Pass the Pro Act and Stand Up for Working Americans.
Retired Sen. Bill Haine dies at 77 early Monday morning
Former Madison County State’s Attorney and Illinois State Sen. Bill Haine passed away early Monday morning.
Rosenstengel further trims TVT implant suit against J&J subsidiary Ethicon
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, who trimmed a mesh implant suit from 116 plaintiffs to six in April, trimmed the complaint from 13 counts to three on Aug. 13.
CLE: Drafting and Administering Trusts Under the Illinois Trust Code
CLE: Drafting and Administering Trusts Under the Illinois Trust Code.
Suit alleges drunk driver caused Route 3 crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims an intoxicated driver with a record of previous drunk driving incidents ran a red light and caused a collision on Illinois Route 3.
Motorist alleges Alton Fire Department employee caused crash while responding to emergency call
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing the Alton Fire Department alleging a department vehicle entered the intersection while responding to an emergency call and struck the plaintiff's vehicle.
Suit alleges falls contributed to nursing home patient's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A lawsuit alleges a resident at an Edwardsville nursing home died after falling several times and suffering injuries.
Motorist allegedly drove into oncoming traffic, caused Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly driving her vehicle into the oncoming lane of traffic, causing a crash in Alton.
St. Clair County redistricted map is unconstitutional, federal court suit claims
EAST ST. LOUIS – Democrat St. Clair County board chairman Mark Kern violated Illinois statute and the U.S. Constitution by drawing districts without census data, Republican board member Ed Cockrell of New Athens alleges in federal court.
Woman sues over icy slip, fall at Maryville dialysis facility
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a Maryville dialysis center after she allegedly slipped and fell on accumulated ice and snow.
Passenger sues over Highway 159 collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a motorist after he was allegedly injured in a collision on Highway 159.
Maag seeks preliminary approval of class action settlement in 2015 FOID card fee dispute
Wood River attorney Peter Maag seeks preliminary approval of a class action settlement in a 2015 lawsuit involving a disputed $1 vendor processing fee for Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card applications.
Madison County Health Advisory Committee raises concerns over school mask resolution; Corona says COVID-19 transmission increasing
The Madison County Health Advisory Committee expressed concerns about the Board of Health’s non-binding resolution regarding masks in schools, sparking a heated debate during the Health Department Committee meeting.