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Suit against Officer Funeral Home over preparation of dead mother set for status
Herold A status conference is set July 19 in a suit brought by the family of a woman who claims that Officer Funeral Home did not properly prepare her for burial.
Status hearing set in couple's suit brought over disabled adult who brandished gun
A status conference is set today in a suit brought by two Smithton residents who claim a disabled adult male broke into their home, threatened to kill them, and forced them into the basement at gunpoint.
Abbott EMS claims it was right to fire EMT who allegedly punched patient
Cueto An ambulance company being sued by a former EMT who claims he was wrongly fired for punching a combative patient claims it did not violate any public policy when it ended the plaintiff's employment.
Defendant moves to set aside St. Clair County board member's default judgment
The defendant in a personal injury suit brought by St. Clair County Board Member Kenneth Sharkey is asking that a default judgment entered against her in April be set aside.
October status conference set in Target immune supplement class action
An October status conference is set in a 2008 immune supplement class action brought against Target Corporation.
Hearing set June 28 in federal suit over Cahokia water district firings
A hearing is set on a withdrawal move filed by the attorneys for several former employees of the Commonfields of Cahokia Water District.
Holiday Shores moves to quash Syngenta subpoenas due to vacation
Tillery Holiday Shores Sanitary District, the lead plaintiff in a series of proposed class actions against the makers of the weed killer atrazine, is asking Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge to quash a series of scheduled depositions due to scheduling conflicts.
Hale files motion to compel in suit against Mallon firm
Hylla Dawna Hale, a former attorney with the Mallon Law Firm, has filed a motion to compel financial and other documents from the estate of attorney Lance Mallon and the successor to his firm.
Aer Lingus suit over O'Hare injury set for case management
A case management conference is set in a suit filed by plaintiff Martha Green against the national airline of the Emerald Isle, Aer Lingus.
Mudge dismisses finger amputation suit against mechanical bull operator
Mudge A suit over the mechanical bull ride that allegedly led to the amputation of a man's finger is over.
Duff only associate judge not retained in Madison County; all St. Clair County associates judges keep jobs
Duff Madison County Associate Judge Ellar Duff is the only one of 26 associate judges in Third and Twentieth Judicial Circuits who will not re-take her seat on the bench.
Mudge allows plaintiffs to file exhibits under seal in Syngenta atrazine class action
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge has allowed the lead plaintiff in a series of proposed class actions filed over claims related to the weed killer atrazine to file exhibits under seal in the days leading up to a sanctions motion hearing against defendant Syngenta Crop Protection Inc.
Parties push off Worden accident trial; had been set to open today
The parties in a personal injury suit stemming from an accident in Worden have pushed off a trial that had been set to open today.
Callis grants motion to compel in Sara Buske's legal malpractice
Beasley Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis has directed a Springfield law firm to respond to discovery requests made by a former client who is suing the firm for legal malpractice claims related to complicated Madison County divorce.
Saline Township moves for final dismissal of sexual harassment suits; plaintiffs respond
Saline Township is moving to dismiss six sexual misconduct suits filed last year by women claiming former Township Supervisor Alvin Steiner harassed and groped them when they sought public aid from the township.
Woman wins $95 million in sexual harassment suit against ex-boss, Aaron's Rents
Cates A 20 year-old rental store clerk has won $95 million from a federal jury on claims that sexual harassment by her boss at a Fairview Heights rent-to-own store ended in a sexual assault.
Knockers owner moves to dismiss battery suit
The owner of Knockers Bar and Grill is asking Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian to dismiss a suit brought by a man who claims he was attacked and injured while at the bar.
CSX gets more time to file post-trial motion in $2.56 million FELA verdict
Callis CSX Transportation has been given more time to file its post-trial motion in the wake of a $2.56 million Madison County judgment entered against it in a Federal Employer's Liability Act trial.
Accident case set for trial Monday settles
A suit over an Alton car accident that had been set for trial Monday has settled.
High court launches committee to study ways to get high tech
Kilbride The Illinois State Supreme Court has announced the creation of a committee to study how more court business can be conducted electronically.