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ATRA: Madison County and St. Clair counties' asbestos dockets earn spot on 'Watch List'
Murnane Madison County's soaring asbestos docket has earned the court a spot on the American Tort Reform Association's (ATRA) "Judicial Hellhole" Watch List.
Car passenger sues after collision
A woman claims injuries after a rear-end collision in Belleville.
Man claims dealership failed to pay medical bills
A man says his former employer and its insurance carrier failed to pay his medical bills after he was injured at work.
Woman injured in crash with Canadian truck
A woman says she was injured when a truck owned by a Canadian firm struck her from behind.
Executor sues Washington University after wife discharged, dies in crash
A man claims his deceased wife was negligently discharged from the hospital causing her to crash her car and die.
Stack to serve as asbestos bankruptcy trustee; Retiring judge reflects on 23-year career
Stack If all goes as planned, a new line of work for outgoing Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack will be overseeing payments made to asbestos claimants.
Alito declines invitation to ELL graduation; But praises Constitution study club and EHS students
Alito It's not every day that one of the most powerful and influential persons in the world praises your work.
Justices hear arguments in $43 million Jablonski case
Trela Ford Motor Co. pleaded with Illinois Supreme Court Justices last week to overturn a $43 million Madison County verdict awarded to Dora Mae Jablonski in 2005.
Federal jury awards $10 million to injured CSX worker
Kujawski EAST ST. LOUIS - A jury has awarded an injured CSX Transportation conductor $10 million at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Amicus brief to be filed in opposition to $6.5 million Cook County award; Teen argued risky jump was railroad's fault
Lading Attorneys with Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard in St. Louis have been granted leave to file an amicus brief with the First District Appellate Court in opposition to a $6.5 million Cook County jury award.
Frank Scott Parkway accident is subject of suit
A woman claims she was injured when a truck driver collided into the rear of her car on the Frank Scott Parkway.
Passenger in car injured in truck collision
A car passenger was injured when his vehicle was struck by a truck on Greenmount Road.
'Lawsuit Loan Shark' bill to be heard in state House committee today
Hoffman SPRINGFIELD - A piece of legislation referred to as a "Lawsuit Loan Shark" bill will be heard today at a House Judiciary Committee hearing as state lawmakers convene for fall veto session.
Wood River attorney Lance Mallon dies
Mallon Wood River attorney Lance R. Mallon, 61, died today following a battle with lung cancer.
Driver claims pickup truck backed into him
A man claims serious injuries after a pick-up driver backing out of a garage ran into him.
Mascoutah accident is subject of suit
A man says he was injured when another driver collided with him in a Mascoutah intersection.
Katz appointed associate judge in St. Clair County
Katz Belleville attorney Julie K. Katz has been appointed associate judge in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit after having received a majority of votes cast by circuit judges.
Suit seeks $50K from Shenanigans and underage assailant
Falvey A man is seeking damages from a Belleville bar and a patron he claims was drunk and under age.
Woman seeks $50K in vehicle collision
A woman was severely injured when her car was stuck near a Marine Township intersection.
Man sues brother for moving, selling property
Two brothers are involved in a lawsuit over alleged confiscated property and fraud.