Madison County asbestos motion docket Aug. 15
Monday, August 15 9:00 AM OTT JEREMIAH V. ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 13-L-000307, ASBESTOS J 327 BALLENGER HURLEY V. ALCATEL-LUCENT USA INC AS SUCC 13-L-001410, ASBESTOS J 327 PRITCHARD ROBERT V. 601W...
View ArticleMotorist sues tractor trailer owner, driver following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing a tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.Emmett D. McKenzie filed a lawsuit July 26 in Madison County...
View ArticleCustomer accuses Viagra manufacturers of product liability
BELLEVILLE — A Florida man is suing Pfizer, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment.Ernest Mike Cross filed a lawsuit July 21 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Pfizer Inc.,...
View ArticleLibrary Justice Center challenges Illinois Election Day voter law
CHICAGO - The Liberty Justice Center in Chicago has announced a lawsuit against the Illinois State Board of Elections that seeks to challenge the Illinois Election Day voter registration law. The suit...
View ArticleSt. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 3-4
AUGUST 3, 2016 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE V. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDWIN SANDERS, $74,299.41, 108 WILLOW DR., OFALLON. 16-CH-517 US BANK V. OLIVIA L. AND MARK S. FALCONER, $143,410.71, 116 STABLESTONE DR.,...
View ArticleCouple blames dozens of companies for husband's illness
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois couple is suing and dozens of companies, alleging their negligence caused John Vipond to develop lung cancer from asbestos. John and Kaye Vipond filed a lawsuit July 18 in St....
View ArticleMadison County foreclosures Aug. 2-8
AUGUST 2, 2016 DEUTSCHE BANK V. WAYNE R. AND RAMONA L. HUNT, $52,743.34, 405 NIAGRA ST., E. ALTON. 16-CH-451 1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT UNION V. KRISTA J. HUBENSCHMIDT, $98,121.23, 2422 EDWARDS ST., ALTON....
View ArticleMore litigation for Madison County: VA official sues in federal court same...
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges hammered Madison County board chairman Alan Dunstan and county administrator Joseph Parente on Aug. 5, for banning veteran assistance superintendent Brad...
View ArticleMadison County judge had preserved interest in civil litigation, economic...
Madison County Associate Judge Donald Flack preserved an interest in a civil suit after withdrawing from it in preparation for taking the robe, his statements of economic interest show. His...
View ArticleA tale of two speakers
We wonder if Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is following the career of New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. That is, we wonder if he was following Silver's career, because there's...
View ArticleDavis: Proposed legislation would protect property and business owners from...
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) encourages fellow legislators to reexamine the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure protection for those who need it, but also so that small business...
View ArticleLiberty Justice Center challenges Illinois Election Day voter law
CHICAGO - The Liberty Justice Center in Chicago has announced a lawsuit against the Illinois State Board of Elections that seeks to challenge the Illinois Election Day voter registration law. The suit...
View ArticleSIU law professor criticizes Fourth District ruling on judges' candidacies;...
CARBONDALE --- Some folks in St. Clair County were apparently so upset over three local judgeship races, they left angry voice mails with the state's board of elections. In January, the Illinois State...
View ArticleMadison County couple blames motorist for causing crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County couple is suing a Granite City motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs. AC Ware Sr. and Mildred Ware of Madison,...
View ArticleCouple accuses Wood River motorist of causing crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County couple is suing a Wood River motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the wife. James Redmond and Jessica Redmond filed a lawsuit July...
View ArticleEssure patients accuse Bayer of manufacturing defective contraceptive device
EDWARDSVILLE — Dozens of patients are suing Bayer, alleging the company manufactured a defective Essure implant.Christy Rios, Kelly Straley, Crystal McManamon, Michelle McKay et al filed a lawsuit July...
View ArticleCouple blames dozens of companies for causing husband's illness
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County husband and wife are suing dozens of companies, alleging negligence in exposing the husband to asbestos poisoning. Charles and Mary Kay Sampson filed a lawsuit July 18...
View ArticleMotorist, passenger allege injuies following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County couple is suing a Granite City motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs. AC Ware Sr. and Mildred Ware of Madison,...
View ArticleStobbs to consider case law before ruling on motions to dismiss asbestos...
Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs must decide whether to dismiss dozens of asbestos cases that are not ready for trial scheduled in October - some of which were originally filed by...
View ArticleEdwardsville attorney allegedly failed to pay debt
EDWARDSVILLE — A financing company is suing an attorney in Edwardsville, citing alleged failure to pay.Lighthouse Legal Finance LLC filed a complaint on July 29 in the Madison County Circuit Court...
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