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Apple's iTunes infringing on RSS patent, suit claims
Restricted Spending Solutions has filed a patent suit against Apple Inc. over the iTunes Allowance function of the iTunes Store in federal court in East St. Louis.
Pork farmer sues semen merchant for decreased productivity
A Columbia, Ill. pork farm claims its productivity has substantially declined since the fourth quarter of 2004 due to bacteria contained in supplies of boar semen.
Cordell & Cordell opens offices in Edwardsville and Belleville
Cordell & Cordell, P.C., announced the closing of its Fairview Heights office and the opening of its new offices in Edwardsville and Belleville, according to Joseph Cordell, principal partner.
Paternal grandparents' petition for visitation during mother's time denied by appellate court
Wexstten The Fifth Appellate Court upheld Madison County Associate Judge Duane Bailey's order denying a visitation request of paternal grandparents Cynthia and Roger Pfalzgraf during the custodial mother's "time."
Zyprexa targeted again in St. Clair County
Thirty-six plaintiffs from across the country have joined in a St. Clair County lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Co. claiming they were diagnosed with diabetes or related illness while taking the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa.
Trackman claims repetitive traumas in FELA complaint
Dwight V. Brewer, a bridge and building trackman for CSX Transportation since 1972, filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court Feb. 1.
Wexstten defeats Cates 53%-47%
James Wexstten fended off rival Democrat Judy Cates to retain his seat as appellate judge of the Fifth Judicial District.
Wexstten up overall in 37-county district; Cates leads in Madison County
With approximately 85 percent of precincts reporting in the Fifth Judicial District's 37 counties, Judge James Wexstten is leading opponent Judy Cates, 54% to 46%.
Tally begins in appellate court race
With approximately 30 percent of precincts reporting in the Fifth Judicial District's 37 counties, Judge James Wexstten shows a lead over opponent Judy Cates, 52% to 48%.
Mascoutah day care center sued for child's injury
Steven and Joan Pritchett allege their son suffered a severe brain injury while attending a Mascoutah day care center, according to a suit filed Jan. 30 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Martorelli's sued for $533k in broken lease agreement
The owner of a building occupied briefly by restaurant/bar Martorelli's in Fairview Heights is seeking in excess of $533,856.36 from Double D Restaurants and guarantor Daniel F. Martorelli for defaulting on a lease.
Landshire sued for delivery driver's slip on icy accumulations
Kenneth M. Wilkerson of Clinton County, an employee of Holtgrave Distributing, is suing Landshire Inc. of Belleville for "icy accumulations" at a delivery site in Sharonville, Ohio.
Arm had to be amputated, med mal claim alleges
Gerald Heck claims his right arm had to be amputated below the elbow due to medical negligence, according to a suit filed Jan. 31 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Heck's treating physicians.
Insured says State Farm denied claim based on race
Roderick Richards alleges State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is denying his auto fire loss claim because of his race.
Roofer sues Wagner and Holland for 40-foot fall through roof
A roofer who fell 40 feet from atop a building under construction in Belleville is suing Wagner Buick Pontiac GMC and Holland Construction Services for severe injuries.
Lawyer sues Virgin Island resort and casino for failing to pay $5.15 million jackpot
Alvin Paulson is suing a Virgin Islands resort and casino in St. Clair County Circuit Court for failing to pay a $5.15 million jackpot he won from a slot machine.
Taco Bell customer claims severe injuries from falling
A customer of the O'Fallon Taco Bell restaurant clainms she tripped on a turned up and puckered rug, fell through an exit way and then fell again on a slippery substance on an outside curb June 3, 2006.
Appellate Court race tops $1.3 million in fund-raising
Wexstten Fund-raising in the Fifth Judicial District topped the $1.3 million mark this week as each campaign got a cash infusion from the candidates' own pockets.
Polls v. experts: GOP leaders predict local results will follow national trends
Plummer Pollsters in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada overestimated, underestimated and generally missed the mark when it came to predicting presidential primary races.
Property owner sues buyers for breaching at closing
Collinsville property owner John Forrester is suing a couple he claims breached a contract Nov. 15, 2007, to purchase a home located at 1222 Ridge Prairie Ln.