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Plaintiff claims defense arguments are 'evasive and ambiguous' in suit against debt collector
The plaintiff in a Madison County case has filed a motion to strike defendant's answer to an original complaint that a debt collector broke the law when it repossessed a vehicle.
Prairie Farms asks judge to order financial documents from plaintiffs
Hylla Prairie Farms has requested Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla to order plaintiffs Michael and Denise Richter to produce financial documents in their case against the company.
Madison County tightens courthouse security
Hertz Security has been tightened at the Madison County courthouse.
Case management conference set for Dec. 14 in mouse in Mountain Dew case
Ruth A case management conference is set for Dec. 14 in a man's lawsuit against PepsiCo over allegations that a mouse was found in a can of Mountain Dew.
Belleville neurologist denies med mal allegations
Carr Belleville neurologist Stephen Burger denies allegations in a medical malpractice suit that accuses him of failing to recognize the development of excess tissue on a patient's brain.
Gleeson expects to decide soon on $10.5 million lawsuit
St. Clair County Judge Andrew Gleeson said he expects to make a decision within two weeks regarding a $10.5 million dispute between former Belleville law partners Michael Constance and Edward Brennan.
Mailman's suit over dog bite set for case management
Mudge A case management conference that had been scheduled last week has been reset to Feb. 29, 2012, in the case of a letter carrier from Granite City who says he was attacked by a dog while delivering mail.
Parties in case against Saint Anthony's ask Ruth to grant joint protective order
Ruth The parties in a defamation of character suit filed by a former hospital nurse claiming rumors led to his firing have requested a protective order.
Defendant summoned in civil suit over ouster from recreation club
Defendant David Tarrant has been ordered to answer a lawsuit filed against him by Robert Dorman of Collinsville who claims Tarrant caused him to lose membership in a club and to lose a portion of land he partially owned.
Madison County Child Advocacy Center hosting open house on Dec. 1
An open house for the Madison County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.
CMC set for Feb. 21 in case against Officer Funeral Home
Evans A case management conference has been set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 in a suit brought by the family of a woman who claims that Officer Funeral Home did not properly prepare her for burial.
Case management conference set in Alton's suit against boat owners
Callis A case management conference is set for Dec. 14 in a Madison County suit brought by the City of Alton against boat owners Layne and Leslee Gibson.
January hearing set in St. Stanislaus suit against Greensfelder
A hearing is set on a move that would send a legal malpractice suit filed by a break-away Roman Catholic Church - St. Stanislaus Parish - against its former lawyers to Missouri.
Gleeson still deliberating in Constance vs. Brennan
More than a month since a bench trial concluded in St. Clair County Circuit Court, Associate Judge Andrew Gleeson is still deliberating a dispute between two former Belleville law partners.
Debt collector denies man's claims that it broke the law during repossession
The defendant in a Madison County case over allegations that a debt collector broke the law when it repossessed a vehicle filed an answer to the complaint on Nov. 8.
Suit against CPI removed to federal court
A Troy woman's lawsuit against a photo studio where she was formerly employed -- over claims she was demoted and fired after filing workers' compensation benefits -- has been removed to federal court.
Judge signs order allowing Eldred woman to defend herself without payment
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth signed an order Nov. 4 allowing defendant Patricia Houseman of Eldred, Ill. to defend herself as a poor person without payment of fees, costs or charges.
Jury finds City of Alton not negligent in week-long civil trial; Plaintiff had sought $15 million in damages
Amoni Madison County jurors found in favor of the City of Alton Monday following a week-long trial in Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian's court.
Plaintiff and brother take witness stand in personal injury case against City of Alton
Pierce Plaintiff Matthew Adelsbach took the witness stand Thursday morning in Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian's courtroom in his case against the City of Alton and John Calvin Riddlespriger.
P U: Courthouse smells like a skunk after customer pays bill
The smell in Madison County's Courthouse on Thursday was "god-awful," according to an eye, and nose, witness.