Suit alleges patron died from hot tub at Alton fitness center
EDWARDSVILLE — An estate administrator is suing an Alton fitness center, alleging its negligence caused the death of a relative.Julie Stamper, special administrator of the estate of Louis Stamper,...
View ArticleCustomer alleges damages following Alton storage facility fire
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer is suing an Alton storage facility owners, alleging they owe the plaintiff $90,000.Barbara Little filed a lawsuit Aug. 19 in Madison County Circuit Court against Joseph Weber,...
View ArticleCustomer blames Edwardsville bar for assault in Dram Shop suit
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing an Edwardsville bar and its owners, alleging they negligently failed to prevent an assault. Richard C. Munsterman filed a lawsuit Aug. 8 the Madison County...
View ArticleAmeren Illinois alleges excavation company cut underground cable
BELLEVILLE — Ameren Illinois is suing an excavating company for allegedly cutting an underground cable. Ameren Illinois Company filed a lawsuit Aug. 1 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Hank's...
View ArticleLoan provider sues St. Clair County students over loan default
BELLEVILLE — A student loan provider is suing two St. Clair County residents, alleging the defendants owe more than $59,000. The Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri filed a lawsuit...
View ArticleCustomer sues Bond Drug over slip and fall at Cahokia store
BELLEVILLE — An East Carondolet woman is suing Bond Drug and Walgreen, alleging their negligence cause her to fall at a store and suffer injuries.Jennifer Goss filed a lawsuit Aug. 5 in St. Clair...
View ArticleIllinois work comp needs reform, critics say; Bloated government is...
Critics of bloated state government point to the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission (IWCC) as a prime example of inefficiency. While the system was reformed in 2011 to include reduced medical...
View ArticleChallenge to St. Clair County judges' candidacies expected at Supreme Court;...
Not too many Chicago attorneys enjoy household name recognition in the Metro-East, but one connected to powerful Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan may come close. Michael Kasper, who...
View ArticleBelleville motorist alleges Red Bud driver caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville woman is suing a Red Bud motorist, alleging his negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff. Ebonee Massey filed a lawsuit Aug. 11 in St. Clair County Circuit...
View ArticleSon alleges health care providers caused his mother's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing health care providers, alleging their negligence caused the wrongful death of his mother.Reginald Adam Blankenship, as administrator of the estate of Debra...
View ArticleFreedom of expression includes right to boycott 49ers sponsors
To the Editor: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has stated he will not stand during the playing of the American National Anthem. Mr. Kaepernick has a constitutional right to say what he...
View ArticleMadison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 6-9
Tuesday, September 6 9:00 AM EDWARDS RICHARD V. AFTON PUMPS INC 15-L-001323, ASBESTOS J 327 BROUGHTEN JAMES V. 84 LUMBER 15-L-000992, ASBESTOS J 327 GRANT DELORAS V. 84 LUMBER 14-L-001185, ASBESTOS J...
View ArticleMadison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 6
Tuesday, September 6 9:00 AM EDWARDS RICHARD V. AFTON PUMPS INC 15-L-001323, ASBESTOS JU 327 BROUGHTEN JAMES V. 84 LUMBER 15-L-000992, ASBESTOS JU 327 LANGEVIN ROBERT A V. BORGWARNER MORSE TEC LLC AS...
View ArticleMadison County civil docket Sept. 6-9
Tuesday, September 6 9:00 AM DODGE APRIL V. GRAFTON ZIPLINE ADVENTURES LLC 13-L-000238, CROWDER 320 VAN VOORDEN BARBARA EXEC OF TH V. EDEN RETIREMENT CENTER INC 13-L-001490, MUDGE 302 Wednesday,...
View ArticleCompanies seek to dismiss contamination lawsuit for lack of jurisdiction,...
Companies accused of contaminating a man’s property seek to dismiss the suit for exceeding the time allowed under the statute of limitations and lack of jurisdiction. Brent Bauer filed his complaint on...
View ArticleAre mass tort litigators tampering with the juror process?
Medical alert: The use of products containing talcum powder can cause ovarian cancer. If you or a loved one regularly used baby powder or another product containing talcum powder and later developed...
View ArticleAuctioneer, property owner deny liability in suit alleging injuries from...
An auctioneer and property owner both deny liability in a guest’s lawsuit alleging he was injured when he stepped on a rake. Jerry Keel filed a complaint on June 10 against Geneve L. Wood, individually...
View ArticleMetro Contracting countersues homeowners; Alleges reconstructed home's price...
A contracting company claims the cost of a Wood River couple’s reconstructed home was increased due to the changes and upgrades they requested after a 2012 fire destroyed their home. David and Linda...
View ArticleOSF Healthcare Systems, doctor deny liability in patient's alleged stroke
OSF Healthcare System and one of its doctors deny liability in a man’s lawsuit alleging he suffered a stroke after he was taken off an anticoagulant medication. Clinton Champlin filed the complaint on...
View ArticleMadison County foreclosures Aug. 22-26
AUGUST 22, 2016 US BANK V. THOMAS AND KATELYNN HARGER, $68,783.35, 1220 W. PONTOON RD., GRANITE CITY. 16-CH-503 DITECH FINANCIAL V. CALVIN R. PAYNE AND EVITA L. SMITH, $57,033.17, 1101 E. 5TH ST. ,...
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