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Madison County Bar Association responds to court critics
The Madison County Bar Association responded to what it calls “false accusations” made by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Citizens for Judicial Integrity that “justice in Madison County is “for sale.”
Fun Town USA responds to woman's slip and fall lawsuit
Mudge Defendants being sued over a woman's slip and fall at a roller rink are denying allegations of negligence.
Madison County Drug Court graduates 15 participants
Madison County Associate Judge Kyle Knapp congratulated Jonas Cathey before he spoke about overcoming drug addiction. Jonas Cathey of Wood River was one of 15 individuals who graduated Monday from Madison County's Drug Court, an alternative for citizens dealing with dependency issues.
Safety expert, sales person removes Cottrell case to federal court
A lawsuit filed by car hauler designer Cottrell that claims a safety expert and sales person used inside information against the company has been removed to federal court.
Union complains Treasurer violated labor act; Prenzler says 'more political than factual'
Prenzler A local representative of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) claims Madison County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler violated the Illinois Labor Relations Act.
HeplerBroom attorneys named in 2012 Missouri and Kansas 'Super Lawyers' and 'Rising Stars'
Hentz HeplerBroom LLC has six attorneys named as 2012 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers and four Missouri and Kansas Rising Stars.
Attorney for mother of Alton student files for default judgment
Falb The attorney for the mother of a former Alton student who sued O'Fallon Township High School and its former band director has filed a motion for default judgment.
Candidates Lopinot and Duebbert cite qualifications for St. Clair County circuit seat
Duebbert In less than three weeks, St. Clair County voters will choose between a long-time associate judge and a solo general practitioner for a six year term as circuit judge.
Granite City chiropractor denies sexually assaulting customer
Ruth Granite City chiropractor James T. Phillips denies he sexually assaulted a customer.
Cop and customer at tanning salon settle nude video lawsuit
Powell A lawsuit claiming a woman was illegally videotaped in the nude at a Glen Carbon tanning salon and the alleged perpetrator settled on Oct. 10.
Almond-eating, barge-watching driver suit settles
Schuver A lawsuit between a driver accused of watching barges, eating almonds and causing an accident while driving and the person who was allegedly injured from that accident has been settled.
Fairview Heights man's mesothelioma lawsuit settled Sunday
Sanchez A Fairview Heights man's asbestos suit that went to trial on Friday in Madison County has settled.
Asbestos trial begins in Madison County
Bergstrom Twelve jurors listened to lawyers argue in a Fairview Heights man's lawsuit against Ford Motor Company Friday in Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison's courtroom.
Attorneys question jury for possible asbestos trial
Sanchez A third floor courtroom filled with 58 prospective jurors who were being questioned about personal biases Thursday afternoon before Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison.
Family Violence Prevention council gives awards for work in animal abuse prevention
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder spoke to a roomful of 170 pastors, social workers, attorneys, judges, nurses, and deputy circuit clerks, concerned about animal abuse and domestic violence Thursday at the LeClaire Room in the N.O. Nelson Complex in Edwardsville.
OTHS settles suit with mother over student-teacher relationship
Falb O'Fallon Township High School has settled a lawsuit with the mother of a former Alton student who sued the school for allegedly withholding information about a former band director's history of inappropriate relationships with students.
Catholic Diocese responds to woman's complaint of falling on step
The Catholic Diocese of Springfield responded to a woman's lawsuit after she blamed the church for allegedly falling on a step on the church's premises.
Group aimed at judicial reform continues non-retention campaign
Phil Chapman chatted with members of the Citizens for Judicial Integrity Tuesday before the press conference. Highland resident Phil Chapman is continuing his campaign to drive four judges from their seats in Madison County Circuit Court.
Lawsuit dismissed over moldy house
Mormino Jr. Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth dismissed a lawsuit Friday against the former owners of a house in Alton who allegedly sold a home with mold and sewer problems without telling the buyers.
Ruth stays woman's case against Bank of Edwardsville
Tatoian Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on Friday stayed a case in a St. Jacob woman's lawsuit against the Bank of Edwardsville.