Amelia Flood News
Damages trial in FELA case against Union Pacific pushed off
A damages trial in a Federal Employer's Liability Act case against Union Pacific Railroad Company that was set for Monday has been continued.
Hylla set to open trial against St. Anthony's Health Center Monday
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is set to open the trial of a former rehabilitation patient's suit against St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton.
Visa class action hearing continued; plaintiffs amend complaint to clarify class definitions
Goldenberg A hearing set Friday in a 2010 class action filed against Visa Inc. and other defendants over the value of purchased gift cards has been canceled.
IBJI withdraws $500K settlement claim in Cincinnati PPO class action; case closed
Schmieder II A class member that had asked for payment on a settlement claim worth more than $500,000 in a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) class action brought against Cincinnati Insurance Company and Cincinnati Casualty Company has dropped its request.
Jury awards plaintiff $2.56 million in FELA case against CSX
Bax An Indiana man won a $2.56 million Madison County verdict Wednesday night in a suit brought against his former employer, CSX Transportation, over physical and psychological injuries he claims to have suffered when the train he was traveling on in Kentucky hit downed power lines.
Target class action inactive at St. Clair County
There has been no action in a proposed multi-state class action against Target Corporation since the retailer asked to change attorneys in December 2010, according to the suit's case file.
Plaintiffs seek to change case schedule in federal Syngenta atrazine class action
Tillery The plaintiffs in a federal class action against Syngenta Crop Protection Inc. and Syngenta AG are asking the court to change the suit's case management order, a move that tdefendants oppose.
Matoesian dismisses bar owner's suit against ex-attorney; plaintiff gets leave to re-file
Pranaitis Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian has dismissed a legal malpractice claim brought by bar owner Gary Lutman against his former attorney, John Leskera.
Plaintiff's testimony opens case in FELA suit against CSX
Callis Plaintiff Victor Hawkins' testimony opened the second day of a Madison County trial on Tuesday involving his former employer, CSX Transportation.
Hylla moves hearing on motion to dismiss suit against Alton Telegraph, reporter
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla continued a hearing on a move by defendant Freedom Communications Inc. that aims to dismiss a defamation of character suit against it and one of its reporters.
Ruth to hold pre-trial Wednesday in days leading up to damages trial in FELA suit
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth will hold a pre-trial conference tomorrow in a FELA case that saw a plaintiff's verdict two years ago.
Jury selection begins in FELA case against CSX Transportation
Callis Jury selection continued past 2:30 p.m. in a case brought against CSX Transportation by a former train conductor under the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA).
QuikTrip moves to quash service in deaf woman's trip and fall suit
Ruth QuikTrip is moving to quash service in a refiled personal injury suit brought against it by a legally deaf woman.
Extension sought for discovery in malpractice suit against neurologist, St. Louis practice
Falb The parents of a disabled adult man who are suing a St. Louis neurologist and his practice are asking for more time to take discovery of several pharmacy owners.
Mudge set to hold pre-trial in Choteau Township car accident case Wednesday
Mudge Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge is scheduled to hold a pre-trial conference in a suit brought over a 2009 Chouteau Township car accident.
Parties ask to push off Monday non-jury trial due to settlement talks, scheduled deposition
The parties in a non-jury trial set to begin Monday have asked Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian to continue.
Parties ask to continue May 23 trial in suit over flood damaged home purchase
The parties in a suit brought by a couple claiming they were deceived about water damage and flooding risks to a Collinsville property they bought at auction are asking the court to continue a May 23 trial.
Damages still not entered in Locklear Electric default judgment in faxed ads case
Darr Default damages won by Locklear Electric of Wood River in a proposed class action against two defendants who allegedly sent illegal faxed advertisements are not reflected in the case file two months after Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian indicated he would enter them.
Breach of contract suit against State Farm over 'plantation mentality' claims in court
Steele Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis is set to hear motions May 12 in a breach of contract case filed by a couple that claims State Farm Fire and Casualty Company and other defendants discriminated against them and displayed a "plantation mentality."
Callis to open FELA case in train worker's suit against CSX
Callis Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis is set to open the trial of a train conductor's case against CSX Transportation that stems from injuries the plaintiff allegedly suffered when his train encountered tornadoes in Kentucky.