News from November 2011
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: 11/28/2011
Monday, November 28
Madison County Asbestos Docket: 11/28 -12/2/2011
Monday, November 28
Mississippi pipefitter sues Valvoline and 52 others over benzene exposure, leukemia
Saville A man claims he developed leukemia after being exposed to benzene throughout his career as a pipefitter.
Granite City businesswoman claims construction work cost her customers
The owner of a Madison County business has filed suit against Granite City and the construction company that she claims caused her to lose business and to sustain cracks to her building.
Madison County Civil Docket: 11/28 - 12/2/2011
Monday, November 28
Mailman's suit over dog bite set for case management
Mudge A case management conference that had been scheduled last week has been reset to Feb. 29, 2012, in the case of a letter carrier from Granite City who says he was attacked by a dog while delivering mail.
Parties in case against Saint Anthony's ask Ruth to grant joint protective order
Ruth The parties in a defamation of character suit filed by a former hospital nurse claiming rumors led to his firing have requested a protective order.
Syngenta moves to dismiss appeal that seeks access to its documents
Pope CHICAGO – U.S. Seventh Circuit appeal judges lack jurisdiction to review District Judge Phil Gilbert's order denying public access to documents about weed killer atrazine, according to atrazine producer Syngenta Crop Protection.
Defendant summoned in civil suit over ouster from recreation club
Defendant David Tarrant has been ordered to answer a lawsuit filed against him by Robert Dorman of Collinsville who claims Tarrant caused him to lose membership in a club and to lose a portion of land he partially owned.
Madison County Child Advocacy Center hosting open house on Dec. 1
An open house for the Madison County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.
CMC set for Feb. 21 in case against Officer Funeral Home
Evans A case management conference has been set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 in a suit brought by the family of a woman who claims that Officer Funeral Home did not properly prepare her for burial.
Conductor sues Illinois Central over thumb injuries
Schlichter A man has filed suit against the railroad company where he claims he was working when he sustained injuries to his thumb, hand and wrist.
ESL officers and city sued by man claiming he was maced and hit
Beasley A St. Clair County man says he was falsely arrested, beaten up and maced by two East St. Louis police officers.
Moro excavating company sues over unpaid equipment rental
A Moro excavating rental company is suing a golf course construction company for allegedly refusing to pay rental fees and damaging the equipment.
VIP Manor named in suit over resident's care
Golabek The family of a deceased Madison County man says a Wood River nursing home is to blame for his death.
Liberty Insurance claims roofing contractor failed to pay premium
A Granite City roofing company is accused of failing to pay an insurance premium.
Alton jazz club and owner sued
A Madison County man is suing the owner of an Alton jazz club after she allegedly refused to pay him for construction work at the club and failed to share profits that were allegedly promised.
Jerseyville Wal-Mart sued over customer's slip
A Madison County woman is suing a Jerseyville Wal-Mart and its manager after she allegedly slipped and fell near the entrance of the store.
Wood River Wal-Mart sued over customer's slip
A Madison County woman wants a Wood River Wal-Mart to pay for her injuries after she allegedly slipped and fell while shopping in the store.
Stop signs don't work unless you stop at them
If you've ever tried to teach a teenager how to drive, you no doubt stressed the importance of obeying traffic signals and coming to a complete stop at stop signs.