News from June 2022
Trial involving Madison County jail suicide canceled, to be re-set
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Dugan canceled trial that would have started June 13, on a claim of deliberate indifference at the Madison County jail.
Davis Announces Upcoming Traveling Help Desks With Staff in Calhoun and Madison Counties
Davis Announces Upcoming Traveling Help Desks With Staff in Calhoun and Madison Counties.
Plummer: Why I support Jennifer Korte
I 100% stand with Jennifer Korte and her many local supporters because I believe in citizen legislators, independence, and decency.
New poll shows Bailey, Brady, Salvi on track to win; Attorney General race a toss up
Bailey at 31% but moves to 40% when undecided voters compelled to decide preference.
In support of Jennifer Korte for State Representative
She took a leadership role in Speak for Students, a parents rights advocacy group that educated and mobilized parents to petition their local school boards for greater control of their children's education and medical decisions.
Customer alleges automatic door closed on her at credit union branch in Belleville
BELLEVILLE — A woman alleges a defective automatic door caused her injuries at a credit union branch in Belleville.
In support of Jeff Larner for Madison County Sheriff
Jeff is a man of character. He will treat citizens and deputies fairly. I wholeheartedly support Jeff Larner for Sheriff of Madison County.
In support of Jeff Connor for Madison County Sheriff
Major Jeff Connor is the clear choice with his established reputation and appeal.
Man files Dram Shop suit against Miss Kitty's after mother dies in DUI crash
BELLEVILLE — A man filed a Dram Shop suit against Miss Kitty's after his mother suffered fatal injuries in a head-on collision with an intoxicated driver.
Pretrial Implementation Task Force to Host Town Hall Meetings Starting June 23
Pretrial Implementation Task Force to Host Town Hall Meetings Starting June 23.
Dugan dismisses out-of-state plaintiffs in proposed class action against Zinus mattress
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Dugan dismissed about 100 residents of other states from a potential class action over glass fibers escaping from mattresses on June 10.
MC Judge Armouti elected to IJA Board of Directors
Madison County Associate Judge Veronica Armouti was elected to the Board of Directors for the Illinois Judges Association.
Local attorney owes IRS more than $500K, federal judge rules
EAST ST. LOUIS – Attorney Raymond Perkins of O’Fallon owed the U.S. $578,274 as of Dec. 2, District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled on June 3.
Woman sues sister over transfer, sale of their mother's property
EDWARDSVILLE - A Gulf Shores woman is suing her sister for allegedly selling their mother's property and failing to provide an equal share on the proceeds.
Dugan won’t expand wrongful death claim to include allegations Amazon protects Chinese suppliers from litigation
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Dugan showed little interest in expanding a wrongful death claim into a claim that Amazon protects negligent Chinese suppliers from liability.
Belleville woman sues landlord over collapsed ceiling
A St. Clair County woman has sued her landlord over injuries she received when the ceiling collapsed in the house she was renting.
Company alleges builders failed to pay subcontractors for construction of McDill's Irish Pub
EDWARDSVILLE - McDill Incorporated is suing R & W Builders, Inc. for allegedly failing to pay subcontractors for construction of a project and keeping payments for themselves.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Fight Food Insecurity and Increase Availability of Healthy Options
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Fight Food Insecurity and Increase Availability of Healthy Options.
Wrongful death suit alleges Caseyville nursing home patient was not given proper medication
BELLEVILLE - The daughter of a Caseyville nursing home resident claims her 66-year-old mother died roughly one month after being admitted to the facility because she was not given necessary medication.
Suit alleges Caseyville nursing home patient developed bed sores due to negligence
BELLEVILLE – A man is suing Caseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on the behalf of an elderly woman, alleging she developed bed sores due to negligence.