News from 2021
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.
Retired judge Herndon appointed to fee panel in Ohio opioid MDL
Retired federal judge David R. Herndon formerly with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has been appointed to serve on the fee panel in the opioid multidistrict litigation, overseeing the distribution of attorneys’ fees following a proposed $26 billion settlement.
St. Clair County real estate Apr. 26-30
An O'Fallon apartment building sold for $3,500,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Apr. 26-30.
Madison County real estate Jul. 6-9
An Alton commercial property sold for $9,650,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jul. 6-9.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 23-27
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 23-27.
Davis Introduces Legislation to Help Truckers Adopt Fuel-saving, Emission-reducing Technologies
Davis Introduces Legislation to Help Truckers Adopt Fuel-saving, Emission-reducing Technologies.
Attorney General Raoul Highlights Crime Victims Resources in State Fair Tent
Attorney General Raoul Highlights Crime Victims Resources in State Fair Tent.