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Crowder sets motion day in atrazine suits
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder will hear pending motions in a series of proposed class actions stemming from alleged water contamination by a common weed-killer.
Hearing set in weight loss surgery suit against St. Clair County
A hearing is set Wednesday in a suit against St. Clair County brought by a woman who claims it failed to pay for her weight loss surgery.
Spectator attorney asks judge to dismiss Venezia wrongful death case
Young Belleville attorney Timothy Wiltsie asked St. Clair County Circuit Judge Patrick Young to dismiss a wrongful death suit against the estate of Thomas Venezia and Robert Staack on Monday, for lack of prosecution.
Jury finds for doctor in Belleville medical malpractice suit
A jury deliberated nearly five hours Friday before finding in favor of the emergency room doctor who was sued over the death of a child in 2000.
Madison County's bar turns out to honor one another, Law Day
While students from the Highland school district gathered for the mock trials traditionally marking Law Day, the members of the Madison County Bar Association celebrated in their own way – by honoring their own.
Trial continues in St. Clair County medical malpractice case
Mendillo The doctor whose treatment of a 17 month-old boy 10 years ago testified in a St. Clair County med mal trial Thursday that she had followed the standard of care and re-run questionable labs just prior to his death.
Insurer wants out of Saline Township sexual misconduct suits
Ruth Saline Township's insurance group does not want to cover the former township supervisor embroiled in a series of sexual misconduct suits.
Expert testifies for plaintiff as med mal trial enters third day
Pediatrician Dr. Marc Weber testified that he believed the defendant in a St. Clair County medical malpractice trial deviated from the standard care when she treated a toddler who presented with "toxic" symptoms 10 years ago.
Legal malpractice trial continued in Madison County
Matoesian A legal malpractice trial stemming from the settlement of a worker's compensation claim has been continued.
Fee dispute in 2004 suit against Rosewood Care Center erupts
Jensen A fee dispute between an Edwardsville nursing home and the attorneys who won a $58,000 verdict against it three years ago got off to a contentious start Wednesday as counsel for both sides sparred over costs.
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.
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.
Wife moves to sever claims in husband's suit against her
Crowder A woman who allegedly left her husband trapped in a bathtub for two days without food is asking a Madison County court to sever two counts in a lawsuit he filed against her.
Last defendant in long-running Accutane suit settles
A nearly seven-year old suit over an acne medication is over.
Case management set in Rick Jones' suit against Wood River
Hylla Former real estate developer Rick Jones' suit against the city of Wood River is set for case management April 28.
Eleven year-old Sprint class action set before Hylla
Hylla An eleven year-old national class action case against Sprint is set for case management April 28 before Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla.
Case against youth pastor and church over molestation allegations set for conference
A mother's suit against a youth pastor and a Granite City church over her son's alleged molestation three years ago is set for case management.