Daily Archives: March 4, 2013

Judge orders plaintiff to turn over Facebook passwords and cell phone

March 4, 2013 9:38 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian on March 4 ordered plaintiffs in a personal injury suit to surrender cell phone, personal computer and Facebook information to the defendant in a lawsuit over a 2007 shooting in Bethalto. Defense attorney Jane … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Seventh Circuit affirms Murphy on $2.4 million award to Caterpillar

March 4, 2013 9:11 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

A federal appeals panel on Monday affirmed U.S. District Judge G. Patrick Murphy’s judgment that awarded $2.4 million in damages to Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. The matter came to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals from a federal diversity suit … Read More »

Federal Court

Woman sues over dog bite at Caseyville home

March 4, 2013 4:43 PM
By Kelly Holleran

In recently filed court documents, a woman claims she suffered severe and permanent injuries after a dog attacked her while she was visiting a home. Nicole Barnes filed a lawsuit Feb. 5 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Bonnie … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Ladder maker accused of failing to warn regarding rated weight

March 4, 2013 4:37 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A man has filed suit against the company that manufactured a ladder, saying the stepping tool collapsed underneath of him, causing him to break ribs during the crash. Patrick Hickey claims he was utilizing a ladder manufactured by defendant Werner … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

The Second Amendment in light of the Sixth Commandment

March 4, 2013 10:14 AM
By Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: Our Founding Fathers’ faith in an almighty God helped establish the United States of America. In the Declaration of Independence they proclaimed; “We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are endowed by their … Read More »

Arguments, Letters to the Editor

Defense attorney says Facebook images refute plaintiff’s claims

March 4, 2013 9:10 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Attorney Jane Unsell of Wood River is seeking Facebook evidence as she prepares to defend her client in a trial scheduled to start next week. According to a motion filed by Unsell, plaintiff Chad McCoy claimed he suffered PTSD from … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Wrongful death trial against Rosewood begins today

March 4, 2013 9:02 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

A woman’s wrongful death lawsuit against Rosewood Care Center is set to begin today in Madison County Circuit Judge Ann Callis’ courtroom. The case has been litigated for six years. It was set for trial last June, but was continued … Read More »

Madison County, News, Wrongful Death

Schroeder sworn in as associate judge in Madison County

March 4, 2013 8:58 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Neil Schroeder was sworn in as Madison County Associate Judge on Friday. Schroeder, 46, has worked as a prosecutor in the Madison County State’s Attorney’s ffice for 20 years and also worked as a prosecutor in Montgomery County for four … Read More »

Features, Judicial Appointments, Madison County