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Fifth District orders new trial for Madison County man accused in fatal accident
MOUNT VERNON – Madison County Associate Judge Luther Simmons improperly convicted a driver in a fatal accident on the basis of words in a victim impact letter, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Jan. 16.
Residency of newly appointed Madison County associate judge - asbestos attorney Julian - is questioned
At the time attorney John Barry Julian would have submitted his application for Madison County associate judge, he was not a registered voter in the Third Judicial Circuit.
Asbestos attorney Barry Julian appointed Madison County associate judge
Asbestos attorney Barry Julian of Gori & Julian has been appointed an associate judge in Madison County to fill the vacancy left when Sarah Smith was elected circuit judge.
Belleville criminal defense attorney named St. Clair County State's Attorney
Belleville criminal defense lawyer James Gomric is set to be appointed St. Clair County's new state's attorney.
IL Supreme Court: No actual harm needed to sue businesses for scanning fingerprints, other biometric IDs
The Illinois Supreme Court says an Illinois privacy law doesn’t require plaintiffs to prove they were actually harmed before suing businesses and others who scan and store their fingerprints or other so-called biometric identifiers. And the decision will give a green light to dozens of class action lawsuits already pending against businesses of all sizes in the state’s courts, with even more likely to follow.
Associate judges picked at St. Clair County: Hoerner, Foley and Campbell
The newest associate judges who will serve at St. Clair County Circuit Court are Stacy Campbell, 37, of O'Fallon; Patrick R. Foley, 44, of Belleville and Kevin T. Hoerner, 56, of Belleville.
Defendants accused of participating in a Madison County bid-rigging scheme allege circumstantial evidence is insufficient
Several defendants accused of participating in an alleged bid-rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon argue in reply memorandums that the plaintiffs rely on circumstantial evidence in their third amended complaint.
JIB suspensions are most severe consequence of misconduct; some judges resign before action taken
Since the Judicial Inquiry Board was founded in 1970, it has filed 95 complaints with the courts commission, which has removed seven judges and retired one.
Judge Cruse featured speaker at tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. in O'Fallon
The 10th annual O’Fallon Metro East Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast took place at New Life in Christ Interdenominational Church on Monday, with a keynote speech on injustice delivered by the first African American woman elected judge in St. Clair County.
JIB convenes next month in Duebbert case; Four other St. Clair Co. judges have faced discipline
CHICAGO – St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert will face a commission with the power to reprimand, censure, suspend, or remove him on Feb. 27.
Medical malpractice suit at trial in Stobbs’ court
A medical malpractice suit alleging a woman’s bladder was lacerated during a laproscopy procedure is at trial in Madison County Associate Judge Stobbs’ courtroom.
Asbestos attorney Julian applies for Madison Co. judgeship; Critic says enough with Dems crowding bench - try 'diversity of thought'
Twelve area attorneys have applied for the associate judge position that opened after Sarah Smith was elected circuit judge in Madison County in November, including the co-founder of what has become a national asbestos law firm.
St. Clair County prosecutor Brendan Kelly eyed for Illinois State Police director post
Costello expected to be Department of Natural Resources director
Cerro Copper asks Fifth District to delay pollution trial 35 days after request denied in St. Clair County
MOUNT VERNON – Metal recycler Cerro Copper has asked Fifth District appellate judges to delay a pollution trial for 35 days, claiming a swap of trial dates between St. Clair County judges made proper preparation impossible.
Chief public defender blew smoke and ashes in cop’s face during DUI arrest, Caseyville report shows
CASEYVILLE – St. Clair County chief public defender Richard Roustio blew smoke and ashes at an officer checking his condition, according to a report of his arrest on a charge of driving under the influence.
St. Clair County tax buyer files defamation suit against Prenzler, others over bid-rigging lawsuit
A St. Clair County tax buyer accused of participating in a bid-rigging scheme is suing Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler and several others for allegedly fabricating the claims as a political stunt.
New Year's Eve DUI arrest report indicates Wigginton's estranged wife placed call to Edwardsville police
A DUI arrest report of former U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton indicates that his estranged wife Kathleen contacted Edwardsville police to report he was "highly intoxicated" after striking her friend's vehicle in a Sonic restaurant parking lot at around 10 p.m. on Dec. 31.
St. Clair County plaintiffs awarded nearly $3 million in 2018 jury trials
St. Clair County jurors awarded plaintiffs a total of $2,944,782 in 11 jury trials last year.
Gleeson allows plaintiffs to withdraw from Monsanto claims; Says 300 other petitioners need to figure out how to do same
BELLEVILLE – St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson on Tuesday granted requests of plaintiffs Jacqueline Everson and Tyrha Dooley to withdraw from pollution claims against Monsanto.
Thirty lawyers apply for three associate seats on St. Clair County bench; Runoff is possible
Thirty local lawyers have applied for three associate judge positions that became open after the November election.