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Macy's customer claims permanent injuries as foot comes into contact with concrete

By Ann Knef |
A Fairview Heights Macy's customer claims she was permanently injured when her foot came into contact with a raised concrete walkway near a store entrance.

O'Fallon tanning salon owner sues over '06 fire

By Ann Knef |
Rosemary Furfaro and Fantasy Tans, Inc. are suing Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant, Gerardo Saenz and El Durango, Inc. over a July 23, 2006 fire that destroyed portions of the O'Fallon businesses.

Former Cahokia HR manager claims city breached contract

By Ann Knef |
Sivia Former Cahokia human resources manager Michele Halter is suing the village claiming she was terminated about a year before her employment contract expired.

Pit bull attack in Cahokia results in lawsuit

By Ann Knef |
A woman claims she was attacked by a vicious pit bull while visiting her son's Cahokia residence.

Dupo man found guilty of multiple, violent federal offenses

By Ann Knef |
A Dupo man was found guilty today of kidnapping and beating an 18-year-old woman following a three-day jury trial in federal court in East St. Louis.

Odd twist in Wood River official's disappearance; Dona involved in one-car accident on I-44

By Ann Knef |
Dona's image was captured Monday morning by an ATM camera at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters, Mo. Wood River Police Chief Otis Steward said that Leslie Dona, Assistant Finance Director for the City of Wood River, was located at 3 a.m. today by police in Eureka, Mo.

Evans to be sworn-in by Karmeier on Aug. 26

By Ann Knef |
Evans Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier will swear into office Paul Evans as State Representative of the 102nd House District on Friday, Aug. 26.

East St. Louis Board of Elections director responds to criticism

By Ann Knef |
Lewis East St. Louis Board of Elections Executive Director James Lewis played down criticism of election processes in his city saying voter tabulation is done "expeditiously based on information we receive from precincts."

Matoesian denies Imo's motion to dismiss in Bethalto pizza delivery case

By Ann Knef |
Armbruster Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian has denied Imo's Franchising's motion to dismiss a personal injury suit stemming from a Bethalto pizza delivery in August 2009.

Hylla denies pro-se plaintiff's motion involving deputy sheriff

By Ann Knef |
Hertz Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II has denied a pro-se plaintiff's motion to reconsider a ruling involving a non-party to a suit against Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz, the department and a local psychiatrist.

Defendants dismissed in gift card class action

By Ann Knef |
Goldenberg Two defendants in a Madison County class action involving the value of Visa gift cards have been dismissed from the matter.

Assistant state's attorney Ben Beyers tapped as associate judge

By Ann Knef |
Beyers Madison County Assistant State's Attorney Ben Beyers has been selected to serve as an associate judge in the Third Judicial Circuit.

Advocate leads push to disband East St. Louis Board of Elections

By Ann Knef |
Hawkins Should the East St. Louis Board of Elections be disbanded?

Belleville businessman pleads guilty to investment fraud scheme

By Ann Knef |
Belleville businessman Edward L. Moskop, 63, pled guilty Wednesday in federal court in East St. Louis, to mail fraud and money laundering crimes.

Peel re-sentenced in federal court; Prison term remains 12 years

By Ann Knef |
Peel Former Madison County attorney Gary Peel, 67, who was found guilty in 2007 on possession of child pornography, bankruptcy fraud and obstruction of justice charges, was resentenced Monday in federal court in East St. Louis.

I-LAW report shows Chicago spent $85 million on lawsuits last year; ITLA calls study a PR stunt

By Ann Knef |
Akin CHICAGO – A study released by the Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) shows the Windy City spent $85 million for litigation costs in 2010.

Plaintiff seeks satisfaction of judgment in suit

By Ann Knef |
Dale G. Frische has filed suit against David G. Biedenbach claiming the defendant has failed to comply with a settlement agreement reached in September 2010.

West Main Street accident causes injuries, suit says

By Ann Knef |
A personal injury lawsuit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court accuses driver Sue Landrum of causing an accident on West Main Street near Foley Drive in Belleville.

Madison County asbestos cases filed through June 30 reaches 393

By Ann Knef |
Crowder At this year's midpoint, a total of 393 asbestos cases have been filed in Madison County Circuit Court.

Justices hear asbestos appeal; Gleeson dismisses cases on forum

By Ann Knef |
Shultz MOUNT VERNON – Oral arguments were heard by Fifth District appellate justices on Wednesday in four consolidated St. Clair County asbestos cases being challenged on forum.

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