Starnes

A Roxana property owner fighting a Madison County wrongful death lawsuit is asking the Court to force one of the plaintiffs to respond to interrogatories and requests for production.

Dawson M. Cooper was sued last year by Tiffany Gresham and Toni Leeds, as special administrator of the estate of Gresham’s children – Skye Nichole Gresham and Jason Matthew Gresham II – who perished in a Feb. 5, 2011 apartment fire. The plaintiffs blame Cooper for allowing a faulty stove to remain on the premises and for not having properly working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, among other things.

Gresham’s boyfriend Michael Macarthy, who lived at the apartment at the time of the fire, was later allowed to intervene in the case as a plaintiff.

Cooper claims that Macarthy has failed to comply with an agreement to supplement discovery answers by May 2.

Attorneys William B. Starnes, II and Jennifer M. Wagner of Reed Armstrong Mudge & Morrissey in Edwardsville represent Cooper.

Macarthy is represented by John Anderson and Andrew Martin of Anderson & Associates in St. Louis.

Gresham is represented by Ryan Mahoney of Swansea.

In a May 14 filing, Cooper’s attorneys state that Macarthy objected to the following questions by arguing they were overbroad, unduly burdensome and irrelevant:

“Have you suffered any personal injury or serious illness since the date of the occurrence? If so, describe the injury or illness, the date when experienced and the names and addresses of persons treating you therefore.

“Please give the names and addresses of all medical doctors or any person who has treated or examined the plaintiff for any physical or mental condition other than the alleged injuries in the past 15 years, and after each name list the condition for which treated or examined.

“Please give the names of any hospitals or institutions to which the plaintiff was admitted, or in which the plaintiff received treatment or examination, for something other than the alleged injuries in the past 15 years and after each name, list the condition for which treated or examined, and the date of such treatment or examination.”

Cooper also sought all investigative reports of police or other investigators pertaining to allegations in the lawsuit, to which Macarthy responded: “Information is equally available to Defendant.”

And, Cooper sought copies of Macarthy’s state and federal income tax returns for the past five years. Macarthy responded that the request was overly broad and harassing.

Cooper states that as of May 10, he has not received Macarthy’s supplemental responses, despite an agreement to do so.

Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian presides.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 2012-L-434

Lapp

A Madison County religious discrimination suit against an East Alton rent-to-own store has been removed to federal court.

Ralph Calame Jr. sued Aaron’s Inc. on April 1 claiming he was unlawfully fired for his religious beliefs in March 2012.

Calame worked for Aaron’s and was treated well until his regional manager found out he was a pastor in a church, the complaint alleges. After learning about his work with the church, Calame claims the regional manager harassed him at work and eventually fired him in March 2012.

Calame contends Aaron’s violated the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. He asks for more than $50,000 in damages for lost wages, benefits and costs of the lawsuit.

Attorney Thomas O. Falb of Alton represents Calame.

The removal notice to the Southern District of Illinois shows that attorneys Richard B. Lapp and Kyle R. Hartman of Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago represent Aaron’s.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 13-L-521

Boock

Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Hylla has denied Grafton Zipline Adventures’ motion dismiss a suit filed by a woman allegedly injured at the facility’s “Barn Burner” run last October.

Hylla declared the defense motion moot in light of granting plaintiff’s motion to file a first amended complaint.

Plaintiff April Dodge originally filed suit Feb. 15, claiming she was injured when her foot struck a tree trunk at the base of a zip line run. She claims she suffered a broken right heel bone and had to undergo surgery to fix the fracture.

In an amended complaint filed May 3, Dodge added claims of willful and wanton conduct on the part of the company and its employee Michael Quinn saying they acted with reckless disregard for the safety of patrons.

Grafton Zipline and Quinn responded to the complaint last month saying the plaintiff’s claims are barred by an “exculpatory agreement she signed prior to engaging in the ziplining activity.”

Dodge, represented by Jamie L. Boock of Bossiter and Boock in St. Louis, argued against the defense motion to dismiss saying the exculpatory agreement is not enforceable as a matter of law.

“First, zipline courses are statutorily defined as common carriers and as a matter of Illinois public policy, common carriers cannot exempt themselves from liability for their own negligence,” Dodge’s response states.

“Second, the Illinois Legislature has indicated an intention to prohibit the use of exculpatory agreements in the operation of amusement rides by statutorily requiring all amusement ride operators to maintain liability insurance for the bodily injury or death of patrons.”

Dodge also states that Illinois case law holds that a party cannot enforce an exculpatory agreement that purports to waive liability for its own willful and wanton conduct.

According to the complaint, Dodge claims she was unable to brake her descent as she approached the course’s platform. She claims she attempted to brake as instructed by Quinn, but despite her best efforts, the system failed.

Dodge approached the landing platform at a high rate of speed and Quinn was unable to stop her, her suit says. She claims she has been permanently scarred and disfigured and has been caused to suffer fear, stress and anxiety.

She seeks a judgment of more than $50,000.

Jason D. Johnson of HeplerBroom in Edwardsville represents Grafton Zipline Adventures and Quinn.

In Hylla’s May 3 order, he indicated defendants must respond to the first amended complaint with 21 days.

Plaintiff would have 21 days to respond if defendants file a new motion to dismiss. And, defendants would have 14 days to file a reply in support of their motion to dismiss.

Madison County case number 13-L-238.

Carlson

Madison County Mass Transit District (MCT) and the Agency for Community Transit deny liability for a disabled woman’s injuries suffered while she attempted to board a bus in March 2012.

The agency responded to a suit filed in February over injuries Pamela Jo Byrd allegedly suffered after falling backwards from her wheelchair.

Guardians Laverne F. DeMent and Frances E. Abbett claim Byrd suffered a subdural hemorrhage, experienced pain and suffering, incurred medical costs, lost her enjoyment of a normal life and sustained disability. They blame an MCT employee for Byrd’s injuries.

MCT and the Agency for Community Transit also filed affirmative defenses, saying that if they are at all liable, the amount of fault attributable to the defendants is less than 25 percent of the total fault.

The defendants are represented by Donald J. Ohl of Knapp, Ohl and Green in Edwardsville.

Eric J. Carlson of Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb in Edwardsville represent the plaintiffs. They seek a judgment of more than $50,000, plus costs and other relief the court deems just.

Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian presides.

A case management conference is set at 9 a.m. on May 31.

Madison County Circuit Court case number: 13-L-226.

The mother of a minor girl has filed suit against the learning center where she claims her daughter fell from a fireman’s pole, causing her to break her arm.

Javon Garrett claims her daughter, A’lon Garrett, was playing at defendant Lilypad Learning Center on Oct. 23, 2012, at about 4:30 p.m. when she was allowed to use a fireman’s pole while unsupervised. When she was playing on the pole, A’lon Garrett fell and severely injured herself, according to the complaint filed May 15 in Madison County Circuit Court.

Because of her tumble, A’lon Garrett was made sick, sore, lame, disordered and disabled; suffered extensive injuries to her head and body; and endured a broken right arm, the suit states. She also endured disability, experienced pain and suffering, incurred medical costs and lost wages, the complaint says.

Javon Garrett blames Lilypad for causing her daughter’s injuries, saying it negligently failed to properly train its employees to supervise children, failed to warn of a dangerous condition and failed to properly supervise A’lon Garrett.

In her complaint, Javon Garrett is seeking a judgment of more than $100,000, plus costs.

John H. Hustava of Collinsville will be representing her.

Madison County Circuit Court case number: 13-L-760.

Campbell

A woman has filed suit against the Alton business where she claims she tripped on steps while attempting to deliver various documents.

Barbara J. Crum claims she was working for Residential Options and was attempting to deliver a container of file folders to a storage shed at 1017 Oakwood in Alton. Defendant Challenge Unlimited owned the shed where Crum was delivering the folders, according to the complaint filed May 15 in Madison County Circuit Court.

“Residential Options used the shed for storage and accessed it by a sidewalk beginning at the building and ending at concrete steps descending to the entry door of the shed,” the suit states.

Crum blames an unspecified “unsafe” condition on the steps for causing her fall.

Because of her fall, Crum suffered serious and permanent injuries, experienced pain and suffering, incurred medical costs, endured disability and lost her earnings, the suit states.

Crum blames Challenge Unlimited for causing her fall, saying it negligently failed to provide safe premises, allowed an unsafe condition to exist on the steps of the shed, maintained steps that were a nuisance and maintained a set of steps that violated code, among other negligent acts.

In her complaint, Crum seeks a judgment of more than $100,000, plus costs.

Timothy F. Campbell of Campbell and McGrady in Godfrey will be representing her.

Madison County Circuit Court case number: 13-L-762.

Glisson

The parents of a girl have filed suit against the peanut butter manufacturer that they claim caused their daughter to contract salmonella poisoning after ingesting the substance.

Lonnie and Penny Hill claim their daughter, Cara Hill, ingested Peter Pan peanut butter, which was purchased from Country Market on or before Nov. 19, 2006. After eating the peanut butter within days of the purchase, Cara Hill became seriously ill, according to the complaint filed May 16 in Madison County Circuit Court.

The Hills allege the peanut butter was contaminated with salmonella, which had caused their daughter’s illness and a permanent condition called ankylosing spondylitis, which is a form of arthritis that affects the spine.

In addition to her injuries and her permanent condition, Cara Hill incurred medical costs, suffered emotionally and physically and lost her normal life while she was attempting to recover from her injuries, the suit states.

The Hills blame ConAgra Foods for contributing to their daughter’s injuries, saying the company manufactured the salmonella-infused peanut butter. They also name Country Market as a defendant, saying it sold the peanut butter to them, failed to inspect it before its sale, failed to timely notify customers of the salmonella issue, failed to timely recall the peanut butter and failed to timely remove the peanut butter from its shelves.

In their three-count complaint, the Hills seek a judgment of more than $300,000, plus costs.

Michael P. Glisson of Williamson, Webster, Falb and Glisson in Alton will be representing them.

Madison County Circuit Court case number: 13-L-772.

Motil

An airplane mechanic is suing the owner of the Bethalto airport after he allegedly fell off a jet while working on the engine.

Michael C. Pagano filed a lawsuit May 10 in Madison County Circuit Court against St. Louis Regional Airport Authority.

Pagano says he was working as a mechanic for West Star Aviation in May 2012 and was repairing a plane in one of the hangars at Bethalto airport. According to the complaint, Pagano was standing on the pylon of the jet engine, the area where the engine attaches to the plane, when he slipped and fell ten feet to the concrete floor.

Pagano accuses the St. Louis Regional Airport Authority of negligence for not providing safety harnesses, lanyards or nets to protect employees if they should fall while working on an engine. He asks for more than $50,000 in damages for medical expenses, loss of income and costs of the lawsuit.

Attorney Ronald S. Motil of Glen Carbon represents Pagano.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 13-L-737

May 8, 2013

• U.S. Bank V. William H. McCreary, Amanda G. McCreary, $271,659.54, 13 Oak Leaf Drive, Maryville. 13-CH-381
• Liberty Savings Bank V. Raymond S. Heath, Amy F. Heath, $177,949.52, 128 Forest Grove Drive, Glen Carbon. 13-CH-382
• Nationstar Mortgage V. Kathryn Liszewski, $115,084.66, 116 Maryknoll Drive, Maryville. 13-CH-383
• JPMorgan Chase Bank V. Robert McClery, Karen P. McClery, $26,184.02, 2167 Orville Street, Granite City. 13-CH-384

May 9, 2013

• U.S. Bank V. Gregory Merriman, Jessica Merriman, $67,724.30, 3201 Rodger Avenue, Granite City. 13-CH-385
• The Bank of New York Mellon V. Antonia Bunt, Jessica Bunt, $94,623.16, 530 Park Ln, Wood River. 13-CH-386
• U.S. Bank V. Faith M. Heil, Frank E. Heil, $50,890.22, 2526 Grand, Granite City. 13-CH-387
• U.S. Bank V. Elenora C. Brendel, Jeremiah M. Brendel, $89,343.18, 47 Iris Avenue, Granite City. 13-CH-388
• U.S. Bank V. Charles Robinson Sr., Yvette Rutherford, $41,654.35, 2733 Washington Avenue, Granite City. 13-CH-389
• Deutsche Bank V. Shawn Broyles, Taletha Broyles, $76,460.95, 2319 Grand Avenue, Granite City. 13-CH-390
• CitiFinancial Services V. Antoinette Bickel, Toni L. Bickel, $118,282.64, 105 North Hespeira Street, Collinsville. 13-CH-391
• Ocwen Loan Servicing V. Charles Knapp, Annie Knapp, $44,607.21, 2615 Cayuga Street, Granite City. 13-CH-393
• Bank of America V. Robert L. Cochran, Kyu S. Cochran, $178,392.65, 3749 Kristine Drive, Granite City. 13-CH-394
• U.S. Bank V. David Mydlo, $77,333.92, 4100 Old Alton Road, Granite City. 13-CH-395
• Bank of America V. John H. Sproull, $71,516.59, 4430 Delta Queen Lane, Godfrey. 13-CH-396
• Wells Fargo Bank V. Carmen Hubbard, Joseph Hubbard, $45,636.27, 791 Condit Street, Wood River. 13-CH-397

May 10, 2013

• Central Mortgage Company V. Waqqas H. Khan, $294,671.85, 9008 Indian Creek, Saint Jacob. 13-CH-398
• JPMorgan Chase Bank V. Greg Kapp, Kimberly Kapp, $XXX, 11473 Niggli Road, Alhambra. 13-CH-399

May 13, 2013

• Community Bank of Trenton V. Special Representative for Nancy E. Mcginn, Julie Renth, Susan Ebers, Morton McGinn, David McGinn, $153,469.14, 1 Rosebud Court, Trenton. 13-CH-401
• CitiMortgage V. Diana L. Jumper, $40,930.16, 1016 Lincoln Street, East Alton. 13-CH-403

May 14, 2013

• JPMorgan Chase Bank V. Jeffrey S. Easely, Sherri A. Easley, $121,809.97,5142 Stacey Drive, Granite City. 13-CH-405
• CitiMortgage V. John L. Bushrow, Kathy M. Bushrow, $147,477.04, 8106 Albrecht Road, Worden. 13-CH-406
• Bank of America V. Robert J. Perkins, Catherine M. Perkins, $124,433.62, 6810 Wadlow Street, Godfrey. 13-CH-407
• U.S. Bank V. Paul R. Wingerter, $89,951.19, 3529 Omega Street, Alton. 13-CH-408

May 15, 2013

• CitiMortgage V. Vivian Beneze, June Beneze, $38,743.44, 5607 Humbert Rd., Alton. 13-CH-409
• Cenlar FSB V. Paula J. Childress, $56,483.33, 103 Roger Dr., Collinsville. 13-CH-410

May 16, 2013

• Household Finance Corporation III V. William Duana Hughes, Donna K. Hughes, $103,581.21, 413 Oakwood, Troy. 13-CH-411
• Delmar Financial Company V. Phillip Feltenstein, $45,165.55, 314 Lee Street, Bethalto. 13-CH-412
• Bank of America V. Stacey R. Harmon, $79,131.32, 814 E. 5^th Street, Alton. 13-CH-413
• Wells Fargo Bank V. Jesse Hooker, $60,486.51, 1732 Bremen Avenue, Granite City. 13-CH-414

May 17, 2013

• Wells Fargo Bank V. Lisa Bayless, $65,103.38, 2812 Warren Avenue, Granite City. 13-CH-417
• Wells Fargo Bank V. Chad Hanebrink, $109,093, 405 Cypress Creek Road, Collinsville. 13-CH-418

May 13, 2013

Alton

• $103,000- 540 East 6^th Street- Phillip and Phyllis Schneider to Heather L. Mayhew
• $40,000- 3601 Wickenhauser Ave.- Bobby J. and Rose Mary Howard
• $105,000- 4717 Storeyland Dr.- Mildred F. Dodson to Beverly A. Antoine

Collinsville

• $22,000- Buck Road- Stephanie S. Milkovich, Daniel T. Sedej, Edward S. Sedej, and John M. Sedej to Dave and Jacqueline Roth

East Alton

• $15,001- 201 Cardot Street- Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Isaac A. Hyman and Connie J. Harrop

Edwardsville

• $745,000- 3899 Blackburn Road- Blackburn Storage INC. to Weber Living Trust

Glen Carbon

• $35,000- R. R. Street- Brenda Hill to David Hill

Godfrey

• $117,500- 1003 Taylor Ave.- Travis Robert and Ali Lyn Tarrant to Jeffrey J. Klunk

Granite City

• $25,000- 2452 State St.- Pack Family Real Estate INC. to Alfred E. Pack

Highland

• $145,000- 315 Nottingham Lane- Robert P. Daiber and Mary C. Daiber to David J. Fenton and Dianne J. Fenton

Roxana

• $49,500- 203 North Central Ave.- Raymond E. Maendele to Dennis Eyer and Valeria Eyer
• $86,000- 4731 Ahrens Avenue- Richard E. Hobbs to Shirley Rhama

Wood River

• $78,000- 211 Bonita St.- DJ Johnson to Jason and Julie Tuck
• $28,000- 321 Lorena Avenue- Mary Rose Galeaz to Bonnie Porter
• $79,000- 465 Whitelaw Avenue- Brandon L. Duncan to Laura Stallard

Worden

• $16,000- 307 Donnewald St.- First National Bank in Staunton to Kevin and Carolyn Kent

May 14, 2013

Alton

• $42,000- 2014 Washington Ave.- Michael Carter to Theresa Johnson Collins
• $9,500- 22804 Circle Drive- Bank of America to Kaja Holdings LLC
• $12,000- 3406 Leo St.- SI Securities LLC to Eldon D. Smith

Collinsville

• $35,000- 120 West Main Street- Scott Jacob and James Jacob to Uptown Capital Partners LLC
• $80,000- 1288 Ridgewood Court- Ethel Janel Dyer and James W. Dyer to Kathy L. Bires

East Alton

• $25,500- 211 Smith Ave- Bank of America to Kaja Holdings LLC

Glen Carbon

• $265,000- 21 Glen-Ed Professional Park- Haroon Randhawa Properties LLC to DCMTB Properties LLC
• $242,000- 124 Michelle Drive- Earl L. Westergom and Susan K. Westergom to Richard E. Hobbs and Andrea M. Sargent

Godfrey

• $162,000- 7406 Walnut Dr.- John and Donna Schaller to Charles T. Meeks and Whitney Dawn McMillian

Granite City

• $26,500- 2721 Maryville Rd.- Bank of America to Kaja Holdings LLC
• $66,000- 2425 Iowa Street- Linda R. Russell to Rafael Cortez
• $159,000- 3419 Lydia Lane- Wise Choice Properties INC. to Larry Kessler and Betty Kessler

Highland

• $3,780- Iberg Rd/CSX Crossing- CSX Transportation INC. to City of Highland
• $125,000- 1402 Ash Street- (Writing Ineligible) to Jack Foster

Livingston

• $6,500- 269 N 2^nd Street- Bank of America to Kaja Holdings LLC

Madison

• $11,000- 1737 5^th St- Bank of America to RV Holdings Three LLC

Troy

• $125,000- 802 Sherbourne Ave.- Kelly W. Oliver to Madison County Mass Transit District
• $70,000- 108 Ridge Crossing Lane- AMC Helldoerfer LLC to Sean M. Wolters and Kendra A. Wolters

May 15, 2013

Bethalto

• $134,900- 534 Arizona Street- Gateway Home Builders LLC to Kara M. Wright
• $367,900- Bethalto Rd- Aaron A. Dugan to Robert Lowrance

Glen Carbon

• $352,882- 500 Briarstone Drive- Remington Properties LLC to Philip Weiss and Cara Weiss

Godfrey

• $59,900- 2708 West Delmar Avenue- Mary Daleo to Rebekah J. Longley
• $97,000- 5507 Ladue Dr.- Mary Ellen Hayes to James L. Eland
• $56,000- Big Arch Rd.- Martha Trudell Trust to Rodney E. and Colleen E. Overstreet

Granite City

• $89,900- 2968 Indiana Ave.- Randall Craig Knox as to a 50% Interest, Michelle C. Speer and Andrea R. Knoc Schroeder to Elmer D. Jackson and Nina L. Jackson
• $82,907- 1606 Maple Street- Judicial Sales Corporation to The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
• $42,000- 1729 Spring Avenue- CitiFinancial INC. to Glindon Mathis

Highland

• $365,000- 13236 Fawn Creek Road- Barry J. Kauhl and Shelley A. Kauhl to Jonathan C. Starwalt and Sheri Jo Starwalt

Madison

• $6,500- 817 Grand Ave.- Brenda K. Homes to Kimberlie M. McKean

St. Jacob

• $5,700- Cedar Road- Marie W. Smiley Revocable Trust to Othmar L. Raeber and Betty R. Schmitt
• $5,700- Cedar Road- Sara E. Raeber to Othmar L. Raeber and Betty R. Schmitt
• $300- Cedar Road- Marie W. Smiley Revocable Trust to Othmar L. Raeber and Betty R. Schmitt
• $300- Cedar Road- Sara E. Raeber to Othmar Raeber and Betty R. Schmitt

Troy

• $276,000- 204 Harbor Mill Drive- David L. Dias and Cheryl R. Dias to Daniel W. O’Leary III and Jennifer L. O’Leary

Wood River

• $75,000- 457 Hamilton Avenue- Verna M. Pinch Revocable Trust to Mark J. Davidson
• $26,000- 143 Penning Avenue- Sheryl J. Lively to John Burke
• $19,000- 701 Madison Avenue- Marshall L. Williams and Rene Bassett Butler to Joseph V. Meador Sr.

Worden

• $235,000- 132 Brook Road- Jimmie L. White and Judy P. White to Randy G. Gomer and Cheryl E. Gower

May 16, 2013

Alton

• $42,500- 1727 South Rodgers Avenue- Gerald Beers to Herbert Hildebrand
• $18,600- Seller Rd.- Ross Gerald Penny to Charlotte E. Johnson

Bethalto

• $127,000- 18 Parkside Drive- Steven Woodson to Audrey Friedel

Collinsville

• $27,000- 1395 Alice Street- Fannie Mae to Michael Jones

Edwardsville

• $549,900- 7001 Monday Ct.- J.K. Companies INC. to Allan Culberson and Nancy Culberson
• $252,000- 102 Pleasant Ridge Dr.- B. Allan Culberson III and Nancy J. Culberson
• $18,000- 820 Highland Street- The Bank of Edwardsville to Saddlewood Development INC.
• $71,241- 7320 Kindlewood Dr.- Hearthstone Development INC. to Spencer Homes LLC
• $267,000- 738 Kindlewood Drive-Renfro Construction INC. to Red State LLC

Glen Carbon

• $44,500- 133 Ellington Ct.- Meridian Manors Development LLC to Spencer Homes LLC
• $274,900- 141 Ellington Ct.- Scott Osborn and Shawn Hartmann to Daniel R. Thompson and Jennifer L. Thompson
• $426,900- 1 Timber Stone Court- Construction Solutions to Earl L. Westergom to Susan K. Westergom

Granite City

• $70,000- 4497 Vine Boulevard- Wright-Price Properties LLC to Lisa M. Smith
• $73,000- 1629 Mitchell Ave.- HOMEiNVESTORS LLC to Randel W. Culp Sr.
• $70,000- 2529 E. 25^th Street- Roger L. Cook and Janet M. Cook to Charles Sullivan
• $72,000- 2702 Swan- Deborah May to Scot A. Thaxton

Marine

• $29,478- 402 Easy Street- Easy Street Enterprises of Marine INC. to John Lorentzen and Nancy Lorentzen

South Roxana

• $62,500- 206 Rose Avenue- T.J.W. Properties LLC to Alexander Beers and Zachary Hall
• $2,500- 102 Indiana Ave.- Sabre Group LLC to Nathan D. Flanigan and Samantha Jo-Ann Flanigan

Troy

• $282,000- 217 McClelland Dr.- Constructions Solutions 4 U INC. to Caitlin K. Hoelscher
• $180,000- 623 Brentmoor Drive- Terry L. Creath and Maureen A. Creath to Joseph River

Wood River

• $71,000- 614 North 1^st St.- Sec. of Vet. Affairs to Patricia Bott

Worden

• $260,000- 820 West McGaughey Street- Paul Gusewell and Evelyn Gusewelle to James Havlin and Stacy St. John

May 17, 2013

East Alton

• $141,000- 10 Bender Avenue- Aaron Kellim and Kristin Kellim to C. Rene Woike

Godfrey

• $43,000- 1108 Camelot Ln.- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Taylor S. and Carlie C. Pehrson

Granite City

• $125,000- 2905 and 2907 Madison Avenue- John P. Cionko and Delores J. Cionko to Rusty Gene Davis and Teresa Jo Davis

Hartford

• $4,000- 57 Donna Dr.- Dambo Daniel Sakala to Daniel J. Waugh and Debra J. Waugh

Livingston

• $14,000- 250 3^rd Street- Martin Crally to John and Gayle James

Harrison

Wednesday, May 29

10 a.m.

REED ALTHEA M V. AJAX MAGNATHERMIC CORPORATION
12-L-001290, ASBESTOS J 311

HARSHBARGER HERBERT V. TRANE US INC FKA AMERICAN STAN
10-L-000685, ASBESTOS J 311

DUROSS PATRICIA INDIVIDUALLY V. AFTON PUMPS INC
11-L-000237, ASBESTOS J 311

HICKS DONALD V. AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATI
11-L-001329, ASBESTOS J 311

GLENN PATRICIA J V. AGCO CORPORATION
12-L-000921, ASBESTOS J 311

MCPHERSON OSCAR V. A W CHESTERTON INC
12-L-001189, ASBESTOS J 311

IVEY EDWARD D V. AGCO CORPORATION FKA MASSEY FE
12-L-001314, ASBESTOS J 311

TYLER BRENDA V. 3M COMPANY
12-L-001408, ASBESTOS J 311

SMITH BRUCE H V. CHICAGO GASKET CO
12-L-001651, ASBESTOS J 311

HAFLEY BARBARA V. AW CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000813, ASBESTOS J 311

FAXON HENRY III INDIVIDUALLY V. AO SMITH CORPORATION
10-L-000796, ASBESTOS J 311

BAKER CYNTHIA INDIVIDUALLY V. ARVINMERITOR INC IND AND AS SU
12-L-000055, ASBESTOS J 311

Friday, May 31

10 a.m.

YOUSSEF ELIAS E V. BORG WARNER CORPORATION BY ITS
12-L-000718, ASBESTOS J 311

Mudge

Wednesday, May 29

9 a.m.

JAKEL JODY V. ILLINOIS CASUALTY COMPANY
09-L-001300, MUDGE 302

BROWN MICHAEL G V. STEELE BRUCE A
12-L-000675, MUDGE 302

LEY DOROTHY V. PETERSEN HEALTH ENTERPRISES LL
09-L-001364, MUDGE 302

DANIELS SUE SPEC ADM OF THE ES V. PIASA PAIN CENTER LLC
10-L-001267, MUDGE 302

MARTIN JOSEPH E JR V. ALTON PODIATRY CLINIC PC
13-L-000547, MUDGE 302

CANNON JOANN V. RUIZ VICTOR H MD
12-L-002042, MUDGE 302

WILSON DONALD V. SHANK DONALD
10-L-000033, MUDGE 302

HAMPTON EUREKA V. LUEDERS ROSS AGENCY
12-L-000252, MUDGE 302

HOGAN ROBIN V. GABBYS BAR & RESTAURANT INC DB
11-L-000951, MUDGE 302

STILLWELL RON V. HARRYS DISPOSAL INC DBA HARRYS
12-L-001356, MUDGE 302

WILLIAMS BRIAN D V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY INC
11-L-001131, MUDGE 302

VANDERGRIFF DAVE FATHER AND NE V. CARVER LISA
13-L-000421, MUDGE 302

BRADFORD JAMES V. MCNEELY LINDSAY
13-L-000440, MUDGE 302

SLOAN DAWN R V. HARRIS DAVID E
10-L-001035, MUDGE 302

MARKEL BRIANNA P V. BURTON MONICA L
12-L-000943, MUDGE 302

MOTHERSHED YVONNE C V. EL TORERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
10-L-000415, MUDGE 302

EDWARDS LISA A V. COOPERIDER AMANDA S
11-L-000882, MUDGE 302

SIPES DENNY V. ALTON & SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO
10-L-000708, MUDGE 302

KENTON JERRY V. BURRIS ENTERPRISES LLC
13-L-000397, MUDGE 302

WALLACE DEBORAH K INDIVIDUALLY V. RJ REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY
00-L-000113, MUDGE 302

KELLY MICHAEL AS ADMIN OF ESTA V. MARTIN & BAYLEY INC DBA
05-L-000123, MUDGE 302

CAULKIN ROBERT V. TRUCK CENTERS INC
09-L-000842, MUDGE 302

PERKINS AUTUMN V. COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SC
12-L-001439, MUDGE 302

NALER TERESA M V. MCGATHEY JEFFERY H
13-L-000017, MUDGE 302

DOE KEVIN V. MILLER MAUDIE M
11-L-000509, MUDGE 302

ZELKIND MIKHAEL MD V. PIASA ANESTHESIA GROUP LLC
07-L-000163, MUDGE 302

BURNS TRACEY V. BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC
12-L-000226, MUDGE 302

THOMAS ALVA R V. SCHAAKE COLLIN L
12-L-001812, MUDGE 302

FIRST COLLINSVILLE BANK A CORP V. POPE JOSEPH P DBA POPE
12-L-002084, MATOESIAN 351

LUPARDUS RICHARD V. SIPP AMANDA M
13-L-000403, MATOESIAN 351

WESTERHOLD JENNIFER SPEC ADM O V. FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
05-L-000521, MATOESIAN 351

MANGARA MATHEW V. DBJB ENTERPRISES LLC DBA LITTL
10-L-000704, MATOESIAN 351

BURGESS SILAS AS SPEC ADM OF T V. HARMON LAWRENCE T MD
13-L-000072, MATOESIAN 351

BASS TOM AS EXECUTOR OF THE ES V. EDEN RETIREMENT CENTER INC
13-L-000045, MATOESIAN 351

THOMASON MICHAEL V. OSTERHOUT ROBERT
12-L-000091, MATOESIAN 351

GEORGE ELLEN K V. FLYTE SIDNEY J
12-L-001502, MATOESIAN 351

VAN WYK BRIAN AS PARENT/NEXT F V. LAUNHARDT NORMAN D
11-L-000986, MATOESIAN 351

HENSON ELZA T V. BOYD BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION I
12-L-001757, MATOESIAN 351

SCHUYLER RACHEL E IND/AS MOTHE V. CARVER LISA J
13-L-000425, MATOESIAN 351

STACK NICHOLAS P V. MONTCLAIRE INC DBA MONTCLAIRE
06-L-000311, MATOESIAN 351

EISENHAUER BRIAN V. FISHER MARTHA
13-L-000039, MATOESIAN 351

THOMAS MELTON S V. SHRUM NANCY
12-L-000639, MATOESIAN 351

SCHENK JOEANNE V. DG RETAIL LLC DBA DOLLAR GENER
12-L-000872, MATOESIAN 351

BAUM MICHAEL V. ELLSWORTH DAVID
11-L-000468, MATOESIAN 351

OETKEN VICKIE M V. REDDEN DARIN H
12-L-001739, MATOESIAN 351

ARRIOLA CARMEN V. WHITE KEVIN D
13-L-000291, MATOESIAN 351

CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN V. MADISON COUNTY TITLE COMPANY
12-L-001359, MATOESIAN 351

WINTERS JIMMY V. SWEENEY KYLA AS DULY APPT REP
12-L-001539, MATOESIAN 351

MASON ROBERT J V. KALETA KELSEY N
12-L-000861, MATOESIAN 351

FRANCO SHEINA V. KUEHL BETHANY
12-L-001530, MATOESIAN 351

ZOLLICOFFER WARDELL V. GATEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE
11-L-000469, MATOESIAN 351

CUMMINS KELLIE V. HOLBROOK ANGELA M MD
13-L-000242, MATOESIAN 351

HEATON HERBERT V. KAYSER WILSON
13-L-000353, MATOESIAN 351

MCGUIRE DAVID W V. LOTT RONNIE E
13-L-000104, MATOESIAN 351

PARKINSON MICHAEL C V. SESSION MAPLE D
12-L-000720, MATOESIAN 351

STEARNS LINDA V. JATEFF THOMAS B
11-L-000085, MATOESIAN 351

SHRESTHA REALTY LLC V. WOODS JERRY
11-L-000744, MATOESIAN 351

SPINDLER AMBER V. CORDELL REBECCA
12-L-000292, MATOESIAN 351

LANSAW PAIGE P V. HARTIN JAMES L
12-L-001185, MATOESIAN 351

HANNIS RANDY V. MARKEL JODY D
12-L-001892, MATOESIAN 351

FORRESTER KATIE D V. SARKESIAN EDWARD L
12-L-000516, MATOESIAN 351

OLSON CLARENCE V. KRUMREY RICHARD J JR
11-L-001154, MATOESIAN 351

MILLER HUBBARD V. STEARNS PROPERTY COMPANY LLC D
12-L-000579, MATOESIAN 351

CKS METAL CORP V. BATES JOHN
12-L-001138, MATOESIAN 351

MCNALL JOHN L JR V. HENRY ROBERT C
13-L-000062, MATOESIAN 351

TATUM JESSIE V. LAYTON GARY R JR
09-L-000051, MATOESIAN 351

SPINDLER AMBER V. CORDELL REBECCA
12-L-000292, MATOESIAN 351

MCMURRAY SHARON V. FIELDS DELORIS
13-L-000475, MATOESIAN 351

BARNETT DANNY V. ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC.
12-L-000680, ASBESTOS JUDGE 311

HERNANDEZ TIMOTHY J V. HOPPES EILEEN
11-L-000310, RUTH 311

DECARLO CHERI V. HESSE PAUL DBA J&W JANITORIAL
12-L-000991, RUTH 311

HARROP JOSHUA V. GRENCH KEITH
10-L-000575, RUTH 311

MENDEZ TAMMY V. ECONOLODGE OF COLLINSVILLE INC
11-L-000438, RUTH 311

HESTER DEBORA V. UNLIMITED DEVELOPMENT INC DBA
12-L-000057, RUTH 311

AINSWORTH JOSHUA V. LAWNCOMER INC DBA LAWNCOMER
12-L-001788, RUTH 311

ELLSWORTH TIMOTHY AS ASSIGNEE V. GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE
11-L-000641, RUTH 311

MILTON LACY V. WRIGHT GARY
09-L-001398, RUTH 311

SLAUGHTER MATTHEW A V. LITTLE LISA
12-L-001893, RUTH 311

DAVIS GERALDINE ESTATE OF V. KING TRAVIS
12-L-001906, RUTH 311

ARZUAGAS ERIC V. JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER A
12-L-000526, RUTH 311

STEPHENS TERESA V. USF INSURANCE COMPANY
04-L-001318, RUTH 311

SHEA EDWARD W V. LUTMAN SHERRY R
11-L-000094, RUTH 311

LOESCH KENNETH B V. RIGGS TRAVIS W
11-L-000489, RUTH 311

MOON LONNIE V. FERGUSON STEVE
12-L-000619, RUTH 311

CORCORAN BRADIE A V. BERRY MARK B
12-L-001862, RUTH 311

JONES LINDA INDIVIDUALLY AND A V. RADIATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY
12-L-001476, RUTH 311

NICHOLS JAMES V. BROWN EARLIE
13-L-000240, RUTH 311

THATCHER JASON V. SHELL OIL COMPANY
12-L-000142, RUTH 311

BEARD MARY K V. JUN PAUL J
10-L-001021, RUTH 311

TRUCK CENTER INC V. AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC
12-L-001224, RUTH 311

KANE TIFFANY V. YEAGER SUSAN E
12-L-000616, RUTH 311

CARTWRIGHT KEVIN V. BGHA INC DBA BIG GAME TREESTAN
11-L-001136, RUTH 311

KALERT JANICE K V. SHELL OIL COMPANY
12-L-000045, RUTH 311

TRUCK CENTER INC V. AMERICAN LAFRANCE LLC
12-L-001224, RUTH 311

HUFF CARMEN AS SPECIAL ADMINIS V. FREEMAN MARK MD INDIVID & AS
12-L-000024, RUTH 311

MILLER BRITTANY V. PAYLATER AUTO SALES INC
12-L-000320, RUTH 311

GRECO JOHN A V. HICKS KRISTEN M
11-L-000920, RUTH 311

SHELTON JEFFREY V. ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL A CORP
10-L-000590, RUTH 311

WOLTER RODNEY V. CITY OF EDWARDSVILLE A MUNICIP
09-L-000203, RUTH 311

KOSTIC TRACY J V. RONK AMANDA A
08-L-000867, RUTH 311

CROWSON CAROL L V. WINEBURNER RUSSELL E
11-L-000552, CALLIS TBA

HICKS BLANCHE V. EDEN RETIREMENT CENTER INC AN
11-L-000710, CALLIS TBA

DETCHMAN VICKI V. GUNDAKER G K
10-L-000746, CALLIS TBA

TUMBLESON LORI V. TRETTER PAUL
11-L-000003, CALLIS TBA

GLEASON JAMES E V. DBJB ENTERPRISES LLC
12-L-001501, CALLIS TBA

SIMMONS JUDITH V. FAITH COUNTRYSIDE HOMES
11-L-000579, CALLIS TBA

HERZING DANNY R V. THORNTON LINDA L
12-L-000326, CALLIS TBA

WALLACE WINSTON AS SPECIAL ADM V. ST ANTHONYS HEALTH CENTER
12-L-000638, CALLIS TBA

BRADFORD VERONICA V. UNLIMITED DEVELOPMENT INC DBA
11-L-000840, CALLIS TBA

ELMORE DARRELL V. ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMP
11-L-001270, CALLIS TBA

KUDELKA KIMBERLY V. WOFFORD LARRY
09-L-000839, CALLIS TBA

BECKHAM MARY V. PICKERING JOHN
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RISTER JOE V. ERIE INSURANCE
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OBERTZ COLLIN S V. ROBINSON GARY D
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BROOKS DONALD L V. PITTMAN NOLAN E
11-L-001045, CALLIS TBA

THORPE KEVIN D AS THE SPECIAL V. OMONDI PRICE PAUL DO
13-L-000302, CALLIS TBA

BECKLEY DONALD V. GRANITE CITY HOSPITAL COMPANY
08-L-000225, CALLIS TBA

DAVENPORT STEPHANIE V. WIKOFF CATHERINE L MD
09-L-001022, CALLIS TBA

HANSEN JANICE V. YEAGER SUSAN
12-L-000800, CALLIS TBA

DAVIS SHERYL NEXT FRIEND OF JE V. UNKNOWN PERSONS DBA BIG
11-L-001091, CALLIS TBA

LIKES PATRICE V. BLASIOLI LUCINDA
10-L-000616, CALLIS TBA

MCCLEOD LAURA V. FIELDS DELORIS
13-L-000423, CALLIS TBA

ALTMAN CHARTER COMPANY V. BORSELLINO LEWIS
12-L-000234, CALLIS TBA

YORK MICHAEL V. VICKERY LISA R
13-L-000367, CALLIS TBA

CARBONE MARY V. HAYES DENNIS L
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WILSON VICKIE MOTHER/NEXT FRIE V. COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT
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J T A MINOR BY C T AS MOTHER A V. GRANITE CITY HOSPITAL
12-L-000717, CALLIS TBA

MJW A MINOR BY/THROUGH HER GUA V. BHUTHIMETHEE VIWATHNA MD
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CRUTHIS ROBERTA SPEC ADM OF TH V. HOSPITAL SISTERS HEALTH
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CLAY DIANE V. LEADY WILLIAM D
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MASSEY HAROLD V. MEYER STEPHANIE
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9:30 a.m.

DALLA RIVA THERESE V. SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO
10-L-000203, HYLLA 327

WALLACE KENNETH C AN INDIVIDUA V. BADWAL JASVIR SINGH AN
12-L-001910, HYLLA 327

FLOWERS DIANA V. HARPER TIMOTHY
12-L-001504, HYLLA 327

KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES V. CRASH PARTS LLC
12-L-000471, HYLLA 327

ATTEBERY CHADWICK V. KINCADE BRADLEY M
12-L-000185, HYLLA 327

RAWLS JEFFREY V. LAUCHNER APRIL
12-L-000521, HYLLA 327

HICKS RICHARD V. COX JEFFREY
11-L-000448, HYLLA 327

RAMSEY PHYLLIS V. DUNN JAMES WILLIAM DBA EDDIE’S
12-L-001154, HYLLA 327

SURINDER KUMAR TRUST V. STEPHENS TERESA
05-L-000297, HYLLA 327

BAUGUS MICHAEL E V. INN BETWEEN TAVERN INC D/B/A I
10-L-000007, HYLLA 327

BRANHAM ROBERT V. TONYS LOUNGE INC
11-L-001034, HYLLA 327

RUSSELL CHERYL V. OUR PLACE LLC 5.5
13-L-000142, HYLLA 327

GILBERT THOMAS V. REINHART FOODSERVICE LLC
12-L-001454, HYLLA 327

HOUSTON ALISON S V. REED DANIEL G
13-L-000046, HYLLA 327

SPRAGGS HOWARD V. PYLE MARY L
12-L-000864, HYLLA 327

WELCH LAUREN V. ZULFI INC DBA SUBWAY
12-L-001899, HYLLA 327

SABO SHERRILL V. DENNIS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
07-L-000311, HYLLA 327

BROWN DONALD W INC DBA COLDWEL V. SMOOT LISA M
12-L-000317, HYLLA 327

WANGERIN NOEL S V. WELLS FARGO INVESTMENT LLC
09-L-001233, HYLLA 327

CERAME SHERI L V. HREBEC LISA
12-L-002010, HYLLA 327

GILL LAURA V. DOLL-POLLARD ANNE DR
12-L-001318, HYLLA 327

DOTY JAMES W JR A MINOR BY HIS V. ENDSLEY CHRISTOPHER
10-L-000329, HYLLA 327

SCHNEIDER NORMAN R V. FAY JEFFREY P
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SCHMIDT LOIS A V. COONTZ SAMANTHA M
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PAVLOTICH LAVAUGHN A V. EBERSOHL KATHY M
13-L-000199, HYLLA 327

FINCHER LAURA INDIVIDUALLY & O V. RAQQA INC
11-L-000475, HYLLA 327

MOLITOR SARAH V. ARMBRUSTER JESSICA
12-L-000726, HYLLA 327

MORRISON CHRISTOPHER L V. UNITED SEATING AND MOBILITY LL
13-L-000354, HYLLA 327

CAMPBELL JULIA V. HENRY NICOLE
12-L-000721, HYLLA 327

EVELAND SARA V. VOLNER ALEXIS
13-L-000340, HYLLA 327

MCCOY TATUM A MINOR BY HER MOT V. LYNCH LINDA ESTATE OF
11-L-000492, HYLLA 327

MAYS SHARON L V. CITY OF TROY ILLINOIS
12-L-001660, HYLLA 327

PICKERING KELSEY J V. KELLER CONSTRUCTION INC
11-L-000847, HYLLA 327

MINCE ROBERTA V. BOND DRUG COMPANY OF ILLINOIS
12-L-001968, HYLLA 327

10:30 a.m.

HUDLIN KRISTIN AS SPEC ADM OF V. ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
10-L-001261, HYLLA 327

WASIELEWICZ JOHN W IND ADM OF V. SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS HEALTH
12-L-001816, HYLLA 327

KELLEY CHRISTINE A INDIVIDUALL V. ANWAR AMBER MD
12-L-001531, HYLLA 327

11 a.m.

BONER CARL L V. GSW HOLDINGS LLC DBA ABBOTT AM
10-L-000469, HYLLA 327

GRANAT CAROL INDIVIDUALLY AND V. ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
08-L-000187, HYLLA 327

WESSELL KENDRA L V. WHEELER ROBERT J
12-L-000286, HYLLA 327

ZIMMERMAN LOUIS J V. WELCH JOSEPH
12-L-000662, HYLLA 327

SHAFFER CHARLES E SR V. SHELL OIL COMPANY
11-L-000109, HYLLA 327

RODGERS PANSY V. PAYNIC HOME FOR FUNERALS
09-L-001419, HYLLA 327
Thursday, May 30

9 a.m.

ELLIOT RAMEY R V. OUR HEALTH CLUB & SPA LLC
09-L-001287, MUDGE 302
Friday, May 31

9 a.m.

EBERLIN KACI INDIVIDUALLY AND V. HARDWICK HAROLD
12-L-000052, MUDGE 302

CRETS KATHERINE V. COCA COLA ENTERPRISES INC
07-L-000409, MUDGE 302

BURKEY ANTHONY ESTATE OF DECEA V. KNAPP CHARLES
12-L-000652, MUDGE 302

TORIMINO KERRY V. NETCO INC
04-L-000238, MUDGE 302

WAIT TAMARA V. WALMART STORES INC A CORPORATI
12-L-001496, MUDGE 302

VANDERGRIFF DAVE FATHER AND NE V. CARVER LISA
13-L-000421, MUDGE 302

SLOAN DAWN R V. HARRIS DAVID E
10-L-001035, MUDGE 302

BRAUNDMEIER LINDA V. HBS FARMS LTD
11-L-001260, MUDGE 302

MOTHERSHED YVONNE C V. EL TORERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
10-L-000415, MUDGE 302

GARRETT THOMAS V. WILD DUCK SALOON INC
12-L-000460, MUDGE 302

HARPER JUSTIN AS THE ADMINISTR V. ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY A
08-L-001061, MUDGE 302

THRONE GERALD V. QUALITY RENTAL PROPERTIES INC
11-L-001145, MUDGE 302

TRUNNELL HOWARD D V. PICCHIOLDI ALBERT J
08-L-000988, MUDGE 302

SIMPSON RACHAEL MOTHER AND NEX V. SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS HEALTH
11-L-000009, MUDGE 302

BENSON LAURA V. J W DUN INC DBA EDDIES LOUNGE
09-L-000465, RUTH 311

A Michigan collection agency wants to collect nearly $60,000 in credit card debt owed by a Madison County man.

Asset Acceptance LLC filed a lawsuit on May 13 in Madison County Circuit Court against Daniel Cook.

Asset Acceptance LLC claims Daniel Cook opened credit card accounts with Citibank and Bank of America and agreed to repay all money borrowed from both companies. According to the complaint, Cook owes Citibank $23,147 and owes Bank of America $35,366 in unpaid credit card debt.

The debt collector accuses Cook of breach of contract for allegedly refusing to make payments to either company as agreed. It is asking Cook to pay $58,513 plus interest and court costs.

Attorney Bradley Sayad of Joliet represents Asset Acceptance.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 13-L-746

Short

A Wood River woman claims she was hurt when a Bethalto driver crashed into the back of her.

Tina M. Leader filed a petition against Judy L. Jordan on May 9 in Madison County Circuit Court.

Leader says the crash happened while she was stopped in her vehicle in a westbound turn lane of Illinois Route 140, waiting to turn onto southbound Illinois Route 111. Jordan drove up behind Leader and, according to the complaint, crashed into the back of her vehicle.

Leader contends Jordan was negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout and failing to keep control of the vehicle to avoid a collision. She says the impact of rear-end crash injured her neck, shoulder and arm.

Leader is asking for more than $50,000 in damages plus court costs.

Attorney Keith Short of Edwardsville represents her.  

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 13-L-725

Glisson

A Collinsville Wal-Mart and its manager are named in a lawsuit after a customer allegedly slipped on a wet floor.

Marie Odom-Green filed a lawsuit May 10 in Madison County Circuit Court against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., doing business as Wal-Mart Supercenter, and Matt Gehrs.

According to the petition, Odom-Green was shopping at the Collinsville Crossing Boulevard Wal-Mart in May 2012 when one of the store’s employees found a slippery substance in a check-out lane. Odom-Green claims the employee called for help to clean up the area but did not put up any warning cones. The same employee allegedly continued to check-out customers in the lane with the wet floor.

Odom-Green says when she entered the check-out lane she slipped on the floor and fell, hurting her right knee. She accuses the store and the manager, Gehrs, of negligence for failing to clean up the floor in a timely manner and not informing customers of the dangerous condition in the check-out lane.

Odom-Green asks for more than $100,000 in damages for medical expenses, lost wages and court costs.

She is represented by attorney Michael P. Glisson of Alton.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 13-L-733

Beeman

A woman is suing the estate of a man who she claims pulled out in front of her and caused a crash in Godfrey.

Susan M. Merriman filed a lawsuit May 13 in Madison County Circuit Court against the estate of Christian F. Veltjes. John W. Hoefert Jr. is named as executor.

Merriman says she was driving a GMC Envoy north on Godfrey Road in August 2012. As she entered the 5300 block of Godfrey Road, Merriman says Veltjes pulled out of the Moto Mart parking lot into the northbound lane. Merriman contends Veltjes drove directly in front of her making it impossible to avoid crashing into his car. The 91-year-old Veltjes died injuries he received in the crash, according to the complaint.

Merriman accuses Veltjes of failing to yield to oncoming traffic and is suing his estate for negligence. She asks for more than $50,000 in damages for medical bills, lost wages and court fees.

Attorney Bruce A. Beeman of Springfield represents Merriman. They request a jury trial.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 13-L744

Front row from left: Ellar Duff and Angela Donohoo
Back row from left: David Jones, David Weder, Eric Carlson and Troy Walton.

The Madison County Bar Association elected officers at its annual meeting held at
the Back Porch in Grantfork on May 23.

Officers for the 2013/2014 year are:

President: David Jones of Beatty, Motil & Jones, Glen Carbon;

First Vice President: Chris Threlkeld of Lucco, Brown, Threlkeld & Dawson LLC, Edwardsville;

Second Vice President: Judge Ellar Duff (retired);

Treasurer: Eric Carlson of Byron, Carlson, Petri & LLC, Edwardsville;

Recording Secretary: Troy Walton of Schoen Walton Telken & Foster, LLC, East St. Louis and David Weder of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C.

Outgoing President Angela Donohoo of LevoDonohoo in Troy received a plaque
in recognition of her efforts and accomplishments on behalf of the MCBA during the
2012-13 years.

Burkart

A convicted murderer has filed a post-conviction petition in Madison County Circuit Court, claiming that the state’s attorney’s office engaged in prosecutorial misconduct that merits his acquittal.

In his recently filed petition, Jeramey Brown asserts that the alleged pattern of prosecutorial misconduct violated his constitutional rights and as such, should result in an outright acquittal, or in the alternative, a new trial.

“There is one consistent theme in the case of Jeramey Brown: ongoi

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ng, systemic prosecutorial misconduct,” Brown alleges in his petition. “The State, beginning … in 2001, and continuing on throughout the entirety of these proceedings, has refused to operate within the ethical and legal boundaries of the criminal justice system.”

In 2003, Brown was found guilty of murdering Michael W. Keller of Granite City during a botched burglary at his home in April 2001.

After the appellate court in 2005 reversed his conviction and remanded for a new trial, Brown, who presented an alibi defense at both of his trials, was again found guilty of Keller’s murder in 2008 and sentenced to 75 years in prison.

The appellate court in a 2012 unpublished order affirmed Brown’s conviction and later that year, denied his petition seeking rehearing and a motion to vacate and reassign the matter. The Illinois Supreme Court last year denied his motion for a supervisory order.

Brown claims in his petition for post-conviction relief that “since the moment he was arrested, he has fought to prove his innocence.”

“Little did he know, the State was not only engaging in systematic misconduct, but was also listening to recorded phone calls and reading copies of legal mail between Jeramey and his defense lawyer, ensuring that Jeramey would in no way received a fair trial in Madison County.”

Brown’s allegations of prosecutorial misconduct were brought up last year by Hamel attorney Thomas Burkart in his unsuccessful judicial campaign against Circuit Judge Kyle Napp.

He claimed that Napp –who assisted in the prosecution of Brown, but was serving as an associate judge by the time his case went to a second trial –mishandled Brown’s prosecution.

Among other things, Burkart told The Record in November 2012 that he took issue with what he says was illegal wiretapping of Brown’s phone calls to his attorney and the reading of his mail while he was in jail.

Burkart told The Record that he raised the issue because it went to the “competency” of his opponent, saying “she was either knowingly doing something wrong or she was not competent to know.”

In response to Burkart’s claims, Napp told The Record that Burkart’s campaign strategy of bringing up Brown’s case was “disgraceful.”

She said nothing illegal was done in the handling of Brown’s prosecution and said that by law, the State can record phone conversations and read some mail.

Napp said prosecutors had been shown letters that Brown had sent from jail to his family that indicated he was attempting to intimidate witnesses. She also said that “nobody ever listened to conversations of Jeramey Brown and his lawyer.”

Brown asserts in his petition for post-conviction relief that the “State’s purposeful intrusion” into his “communications with his attorney before, during, and after his criminal trial, is sufficient alone to warrant a new trial.”

In violation of his Sixth Amendment right to counsel and due process, Brown claims that the state was able to hear him and his attorney “discuss his alibi, investigative leads, potential witnesses, and defense strategy,” an intrusion he asserts “amounts to a bald disregard for the adversary system and warrants a new trial.”

His petition further asserts that “Madison County jail policies on telephone use are silent as to attorney-client phone calls, and as a result of these unwritten practices, Mr. Brown has successfully obtained a civil settlement due to the monitoring of his priveileged attorney-client communications.”

In addition to allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, Brown claims he is entitled to post-conviction relief because he was denied due process on appeal based on “a grave and improper conflict of interest” and because he “is actually innocent, as shown by newly discovered evidence that the State’s key witness falsely implicated him.

Brown’s petition, which seeks acquittal or a new trial, also asks the court to docket his petition for further proceedings, grant his accompanying motions for discovery and change of venue or appointment of an un-conflicted prosecuting agency, and hold an evidentiary hearing on the merits of his petition.

Chicago attorneys Amanda N. Graham and Katie J. Kizer submitted the petition on Brown’s behalf.

A driver is asking to be paid more than $50,000 after crash at a Godfrey intersection.

Schelley Lyons, also known as Schelley Walker, filed a complaint on May 3 in Madison County Circuit Court against Kyle Kinder.

The crash happened on May 5, 2011, according to the lawsuit, at the intersection of Godfrey Road and Enos in Godfrey. Lyons says she was driving a 2001 Ford Escort while Kinder was behind the wheel of a 2002 Grand Prix driving toward her.

Lyons claims Kinder lost control of his car and crashed into the Escort she was driving. She says she was hurt in the crash and is asking to be paid more than $50,000 in damages.

Attorney G. Edward Moorman of Alton represents Lyons.

Madison County Circuit Court Case No. 2013-L-717

Leonard

A woman claims she suffered a fractured ankle after a truck driver failed to stay in his lane and struck her vehicle.

Erin Arman filed a lawsuit May 13 in Madison County Circuit Court against Terry Wayne Randall and Tyson Foods.

In her complaint, Arman alleges she drove east on Interstate 270 near mile post 4 on March 27, 2012, when Randall, who was driving in the same direction, struck her vehicle after he failed to remain within the confines of his lane.

Because of the collision, Arman sustained injuries including a torn right rotator cuff and a fractured ankle and left hand, and experienced pain, suffering and disability, according to the complaint. She also incurred medical costs of about $69,629.09, lost wages, experienced an impaired earning capacity and suffered a diminished capacity to enjoy life, the suit states.

Arman blames Randall for causing the collision, saying he negligently failed to keep a careful lookout, failed to yield the right-of-way, changed lanes when it was not safe to do so and failed to keep his vehicle within its lane.

Arman also names Tyson Foods as a defendant, saying Randall was driving a tractor trailer for the company when the incident occurred.

In her two-count complaint, Arman seeks a judgment of more than $100,000, plus costs and other relief the court deems just.

James P. Leonard of Devereaux, Stokes, Nolan, Fernandez and Leonard in St. Louis will be representing her.

Madison County Circuit Court case number: 13-L-753.