Monthly Archives: March 2010

Woman settles husband’s wrongful death suit against Alton Memorial, others

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Lowe

A wrongful death suit set for trial Monday has settled. Read More »

Madison County, News, Wrongful Death

Benzene case filed by Champaign man in Madison County; Houston lawyer is judge’s daughter

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Romani

A Champaign man claims he developed acute myelogenous leukemia after being exposed to benzene-containing products throughout his career. Read More »

Benzene, Madison County, News

29 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County March 8-12

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Browder

A total of 29 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of March 8 through March 12. Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, News

18 new asbestos cases filed March 1-5 in Madison County

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Angelides

A total of 18 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of March 1 through March 5. Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, News

Seven new asbestos cases filed in Madison County Feb. 22-26

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Gori

A total of seven new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Feb. 22 through Feb. 26. Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, News

Edwardsville motorcycle accident case settles

A case stemming from a motorcycle accident that was set for trial Monday has settled. Plaintiff Jacqueline Dresch settled her suit against Lyle Polus earlier this month. Defendant Schnuck Markets Inc. had been dismissed from the case without prejudice earlier. … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Motion to dismiss sexual harassment suit to be heard April 9

Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth will hear a defense move to dismiss a woman’s sexual harassment suit April 9 at 9 a.m. A previous hearing had been reset. Defendants Gary Moore and the Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Foundation … Read More »

Madison County, News

Sweet gets combined divorce, alienation of affection suit

A rare alienation of affection lawsuit has been combined for hearing purposes and will go to its third judge. Madison County Associate Judge Dean Sweet will now oversee hearings in the divorce of Hugh and Lesa Ann Brandt as well … Read More »

Madison County, News

Driver using cell phone caused rear-end accident, suit claims

A Granite City man claims he suffered severe injuries after a driver rear-ended him while talking on her cell phone. Corey G. Ritnour filed a lawsuit March 22 in Madison County Circuit Court against Sophia E. Rawlings. Ritnour claims he … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

New Mexico man files Benzene case in Madison County

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Gori

A New Mexico man and his wife have filed suit against Shell Chemical Company, Shell Oil Company and United States Steel Corp., alleging the man developed multiple myeloma after his exposure to benzene-containing products. Read More »

Benzene, Madison County, News