Defamation Category Archives: Defamation

Caseyville police chief Roth and Village sued by officer claiming slander

The Caseyville chief of police is accused of spreading false information about one of his officers. Scott Miller filed a lawsuit April 1 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against J.D. Roth and the Village of Caseyville. According to the … Read More »

Defamation, Madison County, News

Golden Corral in Collinsville accused of defaming customer

The Golden Corral restaurant in Collinsville is being sued by a Lebanon resident who claims he was defamed when its managers accused him of stealing a cell phone. Cartrell W. Daniels filed suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court on … Read More »

Defamation, News, St. Clair County

Closing arguments set Wednesday in counter suit claiming free speech was stifled

Closing arguments are expected to start Wednesday morning in a trial involving a woman’s lawsuit against a contractor who previously sued her for libel. Plaintiff Sandra Baldwin was the defendant in a 2008 suit brought by SSM Contractors Inc. over … Read More »

Defamation, News, St. Clair County

Man claims HR company inaccurately labeled him as sex offender

A Madison County man has filed a defamation claim against an HR company he says inaccurately labeled him a sex offender and cost him a new job. Jonathan Baker filed the lawsuit against HireRight Solutions Inc., formerly known as USIS … Read More »

Defamation, Madison County, News

Callis denies motion to dismiss counts in defamation case against Fairmont City church and members

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Callis

Callis denies defense motion to dismiss several counts in case of Caseyville man who claims his pastor falsely accused him of sexually assaulting a minor Read More »

Defamation, Madison County, News

Defense files motion to compel in nurse’s defamation of character suit against St. Anthony’s Hospital, staffers

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Ruth

The defendants in a defamation of character suit filed last year by a former nurse at St. Anthony’s Hospital against the hospital and a fellow nurse have filed a motion to compel. Read More »

Defamation, Madison County, News

Hylla considering dismissal, summary judgment move in defamation case against Alton Telegraph, reporter

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Hylla

Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is considering two moves that could end a defamation of character suit filed against the owner of the Alton Telegraph and one of its reporters. Read More »

Defamation, Madison County, News

Hearing Friday for Alton Telegraph defamation suit

A Friday hearing is set on a move to dismiss a defamation of character suit seeking over $1 million in damages from the owner of the Alton Telegraph and one of its reporters. Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla will … Read More »

Defamation, Madison County, News

Mudge to hear motions in revealed STD test results suit

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Mudge

Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge is set to hear a series of moves filed in a suit brought by a woman who claims a romantic rival leaked the results of a sexually transmitted disease test. Read More »

Defamation, Madison County, News

Mudge denies third party complaint, other defendant moves in suit over revealed STD test results

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Mudge

Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge has denied one of the defendants in a suit over the revelations of a romantic rival’s sexually transmitted disease test results leave to file a counterclaim, third party complaint, dismissal move and a plea seeking sanctions. Read More »

Defamation, Madison County, News