News from May 2022
Tenant alleges injuries when apartment balcony collapsed
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant claims he was injured when his apartment balcony collapsed because it was not properly attached to the building.
Passenger injured in South Roxana collision claims driver had used marijuana
EDWARDSVILLE — The passenger in a vehicle traveling on New Poag Road in South Roxana claims the driver was under the influence of marijuana when he collided with another driver.
Motorist alleges driver failed to yield at intersection in Troy
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she suffered multiple injuries in a Troy collision when another driver failed to yield the right of way at an intersection.
Davis: Biden Administration Pushing an Agenda of Poverty With Snap Rules
Davis: Biden Administration Pushing an Agenda of Poverty With Snap Rules.
Pedestrian allegedly struck by vehicle in Alton parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE — A pedestrian claims she was struck by a vehicle while walking through a parking lot in Alton.
Bankruptcy judge sanctions asbestos firms $100 per day for evading questionnaires
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Bankruptcy Judge Laura Beyer ordered 330 clients of asbestos firm Shrader and Associates to pay $100 a day starting May 9, as a sanction for failure to answer questionnaires of Georgia Pacific entity Bestwall.
Pontoon Beach, officers say fleeing driver caused fatal crash during police pursuit; Ruth denies dismissal in suit that fails to mention driver
The Village of Pontoon Beach and two of its officers deny liability in a wrongful death suit involving a police pursuit, arguing that the decedent failed to wear a seatbelt as the driver fleeing police acted in a “careless and imprudent manner.”
Woman alleges poorly constructed step at Edwardsville Sonic caused fall, fractured femur
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges a poorly-constructed step with no handrails or anti-skid material caused her to fall at an Edwardsville restaurant.
Attorney General Raoul Applauds Federal Efforts to Revise Public Charge Regulations
Attorney General Raoul Applauds Federal Efforts to Revise Public Charge Regulations.
Judicial Inquiry Board: Appeals judge Sheldon Harris talked with other judges about nephew's case, testified falsely
The Illinois state board tasked with investigating misconduct accusations against judges has asked the Illinois Courts Commission to discipline First District Appellate Justice Sheldon A. Harris, who has announced he is retiring later this year
Suit alleges semi truck driver backed into motorist in East Alton
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when a semi truck driver backed into her vehicle on an East Alton roadway.
Neighbor states pursue real tax reform as Pritzker offers election-year gimmicks
While Illinois settles for Pritzker’s temporary relief that mostly expires after the November election, its neighbor states are making long-term changes to help grow their economies.
Civil engineer denies liability in Amazon building collapse, alleges delivery driver 'voluntarily assumed' risk by working in 'unsafe conditions'
Civil engineering and land surveying firm Stock & Associates argues that it provided services for the lot upon which an Edwardsville Amazon facility was built and should not be held liable for the building’s collapse during a deadly EF-3 tornado in December.
Motorist sues driver over Glen Carbon collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when another driver failed to yield at a stop light and caused a Glen Carbon collision.
Civil rights attorney and Amazon delivery drivers discuss safety issues following deadly tornado; Crump: 'Until you do right by them, we won't be silent'
Several delivery drivers and their families were joined by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and former Madison County Associate Judge Jennifer Hightower on Tuesday to share their experience when a deadly EF-3 tornado struck the Edwardsville Amazon facility on Dec. 10, saying the corporate giant had an obligation to put employee safety first.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 10-14
A Mascoutah residence sold for $746,894 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jan. 10-14.
Madison County real estate Mar. 21-25
A Roxana land parcel sold for $2,000,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Mar. 21-25.
Madison County civil docket May 9-13
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, Stobbs, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket May 9-13.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislative Package Addressing Nationwide Teacher Shortage
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislative Package Addressing Nationwide Teacher Shortage.
Motorist alleges driver failed to yield right of way, caused Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing the estate of another driver, alleging he failed to yield the right of way and caused a Granite City collision.