Woman sues for return of money converted by guardian
A woman is suing over her money being converted for personal use by a personal guardian close to the family. Jean Williams filed a complaint July 17 in Madison County Circuit Court against Vanguard...
View ArticleMan sues over alleged retaliatory firing
A man is suing his former employer for allegedly firing him in retaliation for filing a compensation claim. Randal Waggoner filed a complaint on July 17 in Madison County Circuit Court against GBC...
View ArticleDriver sues over rear-end accident
A dump truck driver is suing a woman who caused him injury when she ran her car into the back of his truck at an intersection. Chad Meyer and Chad Meyer Trucking and Excavating Inc. filed a complaint...
View ArticleWoman sues over vehicle crash at intersection
A woman is suing another driver who caused her injuries during an accident in 2013. Elaine T. Calhoun filed a complaint on July 16 in Madison County Circuit Court against Tracy M. Watson. At 5:19 p.m....
View ArticleShort list of applicants includes three former associate judges; Run-off to...
Three applicants who've made it onto a short list of candidates for associate judge are ones who recently lost their jobs. Donald Flack, Ben Beyers and Elizabeth Levy, who served as associate judges...
View ArticleMadison County Asbestos Motion Docket: August 17-21
August 17, 2015 9 a.m. ZAPATA ETELVERO V. A W CHESTERTON INC 11-L-000288, ASBESTOS J 327 9:30 a.m. SHORTSLEEVE DEBRA INDIVIDUALLY V. AW CHESTERTON COMPANY 15-L-000017, ASBESTOS J 327 August 21, 2015 9...
View ArticleMadison County Civil Docket: Aug. 17-21
Monday, August 17 9 a.m. DERHAM BILLIE J V. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION GROUP 14-L-001036, CROWDER 320 MILLER KELLY IND & AS ADMIN OF V. REESE CONSTRUCTION CO A 00-L-001178, STOBBS 327 Tuesday, August...
View ArticleSt. Clair County foreclosures July 24-Aug. 3
July 24, 2015 US Bank v. Selena D. Ford, $78,481.29, 6202 Warren Dr., Belleville. 15-CH-531 July 28, 2015 Central National Bank v. Anthony D. Sackettt and Christina Sackett, $169,107.21, 5777 Pebble...
View ArticleMadison County real estate July 28-31
July 28, 2015 Collinsville $89,750- 205 Central Ave. - MIchael C. Jones to Nicholas Hays $15,000- XXX Hillcreek Rd. - John Robbers to Richard R. and Kathleen M. Yarber $225,000- 2016 Hillcreek Rd. -...
View ArticleSt. Clair County real estate July 27-31
July 27, 2015 Belleville $49,500- 6213 Leo Dr. - Naomi G Welsh to Sharon N. Peterson $10,000- 401 S. Jackson- The Doris R Seibert Trust to Mark Pratt, Barry Moon, and Mary Elizabeth Powers $35,000- 401...
View ArticleMadison County foreclosures Aug. 3-6
August 3, 2015 JPMorgan v. Judy L. Wallace, $45,270.07, 2548 E. 24th St., Granite City. 15-CH-446 Wells Fargo Bank v. Charles L. Martin, $44,562.21, 2107 Alexander St., Granite City. 15-CH-447 August...
View ArticleKeefe files $20 million suit against Hyundai, others over fatal accident
AST ST. LOUIS – Hyundai Motor Company and suppliers of its airbags, seat belts and door latches caused a teenager’s death, according to a suit in federal court. Janet Schwaninger of Dow sued the Korean...
View ArticleAlton VFW denies liability in personal injury suit
Alton VFW denies liability in a woman’s Dram Shop lawsuit claiming she was injured when she was allegedly knocked down on a dance floor on the defendant’s property. Mary L. Svoboda filed her lawsuit...
View ArticleColin Clark joins Mathis, Marifian and Richter as associate
Attorney Colin C. Clark has joined Mathis, Marifian and Richter in Belleville as an associate. He will focus his practice in transactional work. Clark graduated in 2012 from St. Louis University (SLU)...
View ArticleHow much will the Illinois Clean Jobs Bill cost?
“Wouldn't you like to get in on the bottom of the next Google?”“Can you picture yourself behind the wheel of this beauty?”“Hey, baby, looking for a good time?”Those are questions we might be inclined...
View Article2011 income tax hike drove wealthier Illinoisans out of state
In 2011 Illinois raised its personal income tax by 67 percent, taking an additional week’s pay from every worker in the state. According to new data from the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, many...
View ArticleRauner, Madigan scrapping again; Federal spending bill basis for latest tussle
SPRINGFIELD — The governor and House Democrats are going at it again. This time, it’s over an attempt by the House Democrats to change Senate Bill 2042, the measure the Senate easily passed last week...
View ArticleMore than 300 Madison County asbestos cases set for trial this week settle
Each of the 316 asbestos lawsuits set for trial this week in Madison County have settled. No jurors were selected to hear any of the cases, which were set to be presided over by Associate Judge...
View ArticleChicago attorney Paul Duffy dies
Chicago attorney Paul Duffy, 55, died Monday from heart and alcohol-related conditions at a Chicago hospital.According to a Cook County Medical Examiner spokesperson, the specific causes of death were...
View ArticleWoman sues over alleged serious auto accident injury
A Madison County woman is suing another driver over negligence of traffic laws after an accident. Plaintiff Christina Yeager filed a lawsuit July 28 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Mary...
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