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Plaintiff in Saline Township sexual misconduct suit amends complaint
Maag One of a number of women claiming a former Saline Township official groped and sexually harassed them when they came seeking public aid has amended her complaint.
Couple's case over home built with 'shoddy workmanship' set for hearing
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack is set for a post-judgment hearing in a case brought by a Jerseyville couple over a newly constructed home they claim was never finished.
Sewer back-up complaint against Edwardsville, water provider in court
Ruth A couple suing the city of Edwardsville and it water provider over raw sewage backup in their basement is asking to amend their complaint.
Callis to hear plea for new damages trial in dog chase case
A Granite City woman who won $10,000 in emotional distress damages following a collision caused by a neighbor's dog is asking for a new trial on damages only.
Goldenberg firm's move to dismiss suit over Hartford fees to be heard
Ruth An Edwardsville law firm is moving to dismiss a suit brought by a fellow attorney over fees from cases related to an oil plume found under the town of Hartford.
Madison County, housing authorities move to dismiss personal injury claim
Callis Madison County and other defendants in a personal injury case are moving to dismiss a suit brought by a man who claims they failed to properly remove snow and ice at his East Alton apartment complex.
Two nurses out of wrongful death suit against Alton Memorial, doctor
MacDonald Two nurses named as defendants in a long-running wrongful death case are out of the suit a week before trial is set to begin.
Matoesian approves Super Valu check cashing fees class action settlement
Matoesian A class action filed last year against the owner of the Shop 'n Save grocery chain is over.
Plaintiff moves for more time in wrongful death suit against Alton Memorial
The plaintiff in a wrongful death suit stemming from the alleged heart attack death of an elderly woman has asked for more time to respond to a summary judgment plea filed by two nurses named as defendants in the case.
Stack orders mediation in man's suit v. wife; Crowder won't take case back - 'not in a million years'
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has ordered the parties in a complicated suit stemming from the break-up of a marriage and an alleged forgery to mediate their disputes.
Matoesian to hear arguments for final settlement of Shop 'n Save class action
Maag A class action case brought against the owner of the Shop 'n Save and Jewel/Osco grocery chains is set for final settlement approval on Friday before Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian.
Damages hearing moved in Rick Jones breach of contract suit against homebuyer
A hearing on the damages owed to former real estate developer Rick Jones by a homebuyer who did not go through with a home purchase has been moved.
Briefing schedule in CVS class action is amended
Burke A briefing schedule for notifying class members in a class action suit over a generic form of a popular immune system supplement has been changed.
Status conference set in Venezia wrongful death suit
Schottel A status conference is set in a wrongful death suit filed the parents of a woman murdered by a convicted racketeer.
Redbox moves for protective order in proposed class action
Young The owner of the DVD rental kiosks found at many supermarkets and other stores is moving for a protective order in a class action pending in St. Clair County.
Madison County Veterans' Court wins national award
Romani The Madison County Veterans' Court has won a $10,000 national award.
Cueto approves $55k for attorneys in Kmart class action; class members get $5 off coupons
Cueto Members of a St. Clair County class action against Kmart and Sears Roebuck and Co. will receive two vouchers for $5 off any $20 Kmart purchase, according to an order signed by Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto.
Crowder officially takes over asbestos; hands off other cases to Stack
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder has taken official control over one of the busiest asbestos dockets in the nation -- while in the meantime handing off most of her non-asbestos cases to Circuit Judge Daniel Stack.
Trial moved in sexual misconduct case against O'Fallon #203
A trial in a case against O'Fallon School District 203 brought by the mother of a student who allegedly had a sexual relationship with her music teacher has been moved.
Hylla set to hold pre-trial in State Farm breach of contract case
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is set to hold a pre-trial conference Thursday in a breach of contract suit brought against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company.