Madison County Circuit Court
Recent News About Madison County Circuit Court
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Macon County Family sues Norfolk Southern over husband's fatal heart attack
The widow of a Decatur railroad worker is suing Norfolk Southern for more than $100,000 claiming the company was responsible for her husband's deadly heart attack. -
Baby doc sues another for $4.6 million
A well-known area obstetrician is seeking $4.6 million in damages by suing another physician and his assistant for defaming her reputation. Tina Gingrich, M.D. filed suit against James J. Dalla Riva, M.D. and Stephanie Sudholt Oct. 20 in Madison County Circuit Court. -
The Home Stretch
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Woman hopes $250k will bring peace of mind
A Madison County woman hopes that at least $250,000 will sufficiently relieve emotional distress she suffered when Bank One allegedly failed to remove unauthorized charges from her account. -
Troy woman sues manufacturer for $200k
A company that manufacturers implants to correct hammer toes is being sued for $200,000 by Linda Hoffman of Troy. -
Missourians file wrongful death suit in Madison County
Missourians involved in a fatal car accident in southern Illinois last year filed a wrongful death and personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Monday. -
Rep. Norwood takes Madison County to task on House Floor
U.S. Congressman Charles Norwood (R-Georgia) called for a Justice Department investigation on September 10. He spent three days last week making the case why on the floor of the U.S. House. -
More class action suits filed against Merck
When pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. removed its arthritis pain medication Vioxx from the market last week for safety reasons, it didn't take long for plaintiff attorneys and their clients to rapidly respond. -
Merck sued over Vioxx in Madison County Court
Asbestos attorney Mike Bilbrey seen here with his wife, Linda, also owns an exotic animal farm/bed and breakfast in Edwardsville. Mike Bilbrey, an experienced Madison County plaintiff's lawyer, filed a class action complaint against Merck Tuesday on behalf of his mother, Patricia Bilbrey of Madison County. -
Appellate Court News: Another Peach gets her day in court
MT. VERNON-The Fifth Appellate Court has affirmed the Madison County Circuit Court's denial of the motion to compel arbitration by CIM Insurance, defendant in a lawsuit alleging it charged too much for extended auto warranties. -
A Lakin loss? Matoesian throws out suits against DaimlerChrysler
Maureen McGlynn of McGlynn & Luther represented DaimlerChrysler EDWARDSVILLE-Judge Andy Matoesian ruled against the Lakin Law Firm last week, throwing out two lawsuits that alleged DaimlerChrysler was responsible for injuries to truck drivers delivering their new cars to dealers. -
Norwood's Letter
Republican Representative Charlie Norwood (pictured, center) has represented northeast Georgia since 1995. Washington, D.C.--In a letter released today, U.S. Representative Charlie Norwood (R-Georgia) has asked U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft to investigate what he calls 'disturbing reports' about the Madison County Circuit Court. -
Stack replaces Kardis on asbestos
Docket reassigned day before status call; Kardis is finished before he started. -
Collinsville's Connie Gibbs keeps busy at courthouse
She's a plaintiff. She's a plaintiff. She's a defendant. -
Kardis Takes Center Stage in Asbestos
Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis makes his debut as boss of the asbestos docket on Thursday. Longtime Granite City judge no stranger to controversy, spotlight.