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Suit claims injuries stemmed from fall off top of truck
BELLEVILLE – A car hauler and his wife are suing over injuries he allegedly suffered in a fall from atop a truck. Strict liability, negligence, willful and wanton conduct, and loss of consortium are...
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Woman says bus crash, loose wheelchair injured her
BELLEVILLE – A passenger on a city bus is suing over a claim that she was injured when a wheelchair on the bus rolled into her in the course of a crash. She is citing negligence. Nicole Johnson-Barnett...
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Plaintiffs claim defendants harmed their business reputation through fraud
EDWARDSVILLE – Two California companies are suing over allegedly fraudulent business dealings. DJL Mining LLC and Asia Global Renewable Energy Corp. filed suit April 5 in Madison County Circuit Court...
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Plaintiff claims now-deceased dentist extracted more teeth than necessary
BELLEVILLE – A dental patient is suing over two allegations: unnecessary removal of teeth and the dentist's failure to disclose his terminal illness. Sharon Norsigian filed the suit April 4 in St....
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Can truck driver's record be entered in trooper death case? Lawyers argue in...
HILLSBORO – Montgomery County Circuit Judge Douglas Jarman must decide how much jurors need to know about the road record of DOT Foods driver Johnny Felton, whose truck struck and killed state trooper...
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Man claims his wife died at hospital due to negligence
BELLEVILLE – A man who is personal representative of his deceased wife's estate is suing over her alleged wrongful death while in a hospital. John Whaley, as personal representative of the estate and...
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Plaintiff claims defendant drove too closely behind him, causing collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he allegedly received in the course of a rear-end collision. He is citing negligence.Willie Taylor III filed the suit April 15 in Madison County Circuit...
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Plaintiff claims defendant has defaulted on three lease agreements
EDWARDSVILLE – A financial firm is suing over allegations of non-payment for three vehicles leased by the defendant. Breach of contract is among the counts.Dakota Financial LLC filed the suit April 15...
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Man claims negligence led to son's wrongful death
EDWARDSVILLE – The father of a deceased man is suing over actions that he says led to his son's death.Mark Harris Sr., individually and as special administrator for the estate of Mark Harris Jr., filed...
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Democrat proposes $2 billion tax increase; Illinois Policy Institute says...
CHICAGO - Democrat lawmaker Lou Lang's proposal to increase taxes in Illinois by $1.9 billion is an old move with a new sales pitch, according to a staunch opponent. John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois...
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Father claims driver in crash became drunk at restaurant
EDWARDSVILLE – The father of two sons is suing on their behalf as well as his own over allegations of being injured by a drunk driver. This action is pursuant to the Dram Shop Act.Johnny Everage III,...
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Plaintiff claims city, college allowed hazard to exist on sidewalk
EDWARDSVILLE – A resident is suing two entities, claiming there were unsafe conditions on a sidewalk for which they were responsible.Debra M. Fish filed the suit April 12 in Madison County Circuit...
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Plaintiff claims doctor didn't inform her about risks of surgery
EDWARDSVILLE – A patient is suing a doctor over what she believes was improper care. She is citing negligence.Kristina McBride filed the suit April 15 in Madison County Circuit Court against Dr....
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Plaintiff claims motorist is responsible for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A driver is suing over injuries that allegedly occurred in the course of an automobile crash. He is citing negligence and willful and wanton conduct.Keith Barackman filed the suit April...
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Man blames crash injuries on motorist
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he allegedly received in the course of an automobile accident. He is citing negligence.Michael Eckhard filed the suit April 14 in Madison County Circuit...
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Plaintiff claims impaired driver collided with his vehicle
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing another driver and the vehicle's owner over allegations that he was injured in the course of a crash. He is citing negligence.James W. Hurt filed the suit April 8 in...
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Trustee favoring transparency makes good on promise to get finances online;...
Collinsville Township Trustee Chris Guy has made good on a promise he made to voters in 2013 by posting public expenditures online.Guy pointed to the township's 2015 income and expenses, which can be...
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New Reporter of Decisions for Supreme Court was former law clerk to Chief...
The Illinois Supreme Court has a new Reporter of Decisions - Jacob H. Jost.In the role of Reporter, Jost will be in charge of a staff that ensures accuracy in both citations and style for Supreme and...
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Judge Ruth denies request for defense litigation plans in MC class action;...
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied an Illinois resident’s motion to compel the state’s treasurer and Firearms Services Bureau chief to provide their litigation plans and personal...
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Credit union complicit in consumer fraud, four plaintiffs claim
BELLEVILLE – Four limited liability corporations are suing over the alleged embezzlement of money from their credit union accounts. The counts range from consumer fraud to negligent hiring.TM...
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