Monthly Archives: May 2006

Apartment floor gives way, woman sues for leg injury

A Collinsville woman who fell through her apartment floor filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, seeking damages in excess of $100,000. Jessica Jackson alleges she was injured when her leg went through a section … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Treasurer candidates spar over document request

Even though the general election is more than five months away, the gloves are off in the race for Madison County treasurer. Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

Alton physician named in med mal case

An Alton Memorial Hospital emergency room physician was named in a medical malpractice case filed in Madison County Circuit Court May 26. Mary Mitchell claims Patrick Masching, M.D. failed to timely diagnose and treat her underlying condition. She went to … Read More »

Madison County, Med-Mal, News

Menard prisoner claims discrimination in suit

A Menard Penitentiary inmate, serving 40 years for armed robbery, filed a civil rights complaint against officers at the maximum security prison in Chester claiming he was discriminated against because of his race.
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Federal Court, News

Asbestos Jury Docket: Monday, June 5

9 a.m. HEWITT JAMES V. A W CHESTERTON INC 05-L-000552, ASBESTOS J 311 WIECZOREK JENNIFER INDIVIDUALL V. A W CHESTERTON INC 05-L-000100, ASBESTOS J 311 FROEDGE CHARLES V. A W CHESTERTON INC 05-L-000251, ASBESTOS J 311 FRAZIER WILLIAM JR INDIVIDUALL … Read More »

Asbestos Docket, Dockets

Asbestos Motion Docket: Monday, June 5

9 a.m. SURGES DONALD V. AW CHESTERTON INC 05-L-001167, ASBESTOS J 311

Asbestos Docket, Dockets

Laundry bags responsible for woman’s injuries, suit claims

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Delta Queen

A woman injured while climbing over laundry bags filed a Jones Act suit against Delta Queen Steamboat Company in U.S. District Court May 25, claiming her employer failed to provide her with a safe place to work. Read More »

F.E.L.A./Jones Act, Federal Court, News

Herndon sentences crack dealer to 25 years

Christopher Taylor, 39, of Alton was sentenced to 25 years in prison, a $500 fine and was placed on a five year supervised release by U.S. District Judge David Herndon. Taylor had been tried and convicted in a jury trial … Read More »

Criminal Law, Federal Court, News

New Lawsuits: Tuesday, May 30

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Fresh from the courthouse: Read More »

New Lawsuits, News

Peel asks for separate criminal trials

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Gary Peel

Awaiting a June 12 trial on bankruptcy fraud, obstruction of justice and child pornography charges, attorney Gary Peel is asking for separate trials so that his right to a fair trial is not unduly prejudiced. Read More »

Criminal Law, Federal Court, News