News from April 2010
Judge orders new election for horsemen's association over secret ballot issue
Madison County Associate Judge Thomas Chapman has nullified an election of board members and the president of the Illinois Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA) and ordered a new one that adheres to the group's secret ballot requirements.
Med mal trial against ER doctor opens in St. Clair County
A mother's case against the emergency room doctor she claims failed to treat her son 10 years ago opened Tuesday in St. Clair County court.
Settlement hearing set in Raging Rivers suit
Arguments for the final approval of a settlement between Raging Rivers Water Park in Grafton and a boy allegedly injured on a ride are set for hearing April 29.
Motion 5/7/2010
10 a.m.
Jury 5/3/2010
9 a.m.
5/3 - 5/7/2010
Monday, May 3
17 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County March 29 - April 2
Gori A total of 17 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of March 29 through April 2.
Mistakes in Fairview Heights land survey prompt title company to sue
A title company claims a surveying company wrongly marked the boundaries of property belonging to Big Bear Properties in Fairview Heights, forcing it to pay Big Bear more than $70,000 because of diminished value.
Freeburg accident is subject of suit
A woman claims she sustained injuries to various parts of her body after an alleged drunken driver struck her.
Update: 24 asbestos cases filed in Madison County March 22-26
A total of 24 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of March 22 through March 26.
20 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County March 15-19
A total of 20 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of March 15 through March 19.
Trial opens in medical malpractice suit against Belleville doctor
A medical malpractice suit stemming from the death of a boy 10 years ago went to a jury in St. Clair County on Monday morning.
Redbox plaintiff wants Illinois law applied in possible nationwide class
The plaintiff in a proposed nationwide class action suit over late fees charged by Redbox DVD rental kiosks is asking that Illinois law be applied to the suit filed last year in St. Clair County.
Status conference set in Venezia wrongful death suit
A status conference is set in a wrongful death suit brought against the estate of racketeer Thomas Venezia by Michael and Cynthia Anderson of Belleville, on behalf of their daughter Jennifer Anderson.
Shiloh homeowner claims bricks were defective
A Shiloh man has filed suit over allegedly defective bricks used to build his home.
Failure to yield causes Mascoutah accident, suit claims
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to yield the right-of-way to him.
One personal injury suit filed over two separate accidents
A woman has filed suit against the two drivers who she says rear-ended her in separate collisions.
Former CSX trackman claims multiple, repetitive injuries
A former CSX Transportation worker claims he sustained severe and permanent injuries to his body after being exposed to repetitive stress throughout his career.
Lebanon nursing home sued over lack of bed siderails
A Lebanon man claims he suffered facial injuries after a Lebanon nursing home failed to install siderails on his bed.
Wound split open after surgery, patient claims in suit against St. Elizabeth's
A man has filed suit against St. Elizabeth's Hospital, alleging his wound split open after surgery.