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Alton files to change motion to dismiss in tow fee class action against city
Schrempf The City of Alton on Friday filed a motion for leave to amend a previously filed motion to dismiss in a Jerseyville man's class action lawsuit against the city.
Judicial ethics discussed Friday at GOP meeting in O'Fallon
Evans Occasionally, a judge has bad judgment, according to State Rep. Dwight Kay, (R-Glen Carbon.)
Madison County receives approval for cameras in criminal court rooms
News cameras will be allowed in Madison County criminal courts for the first time under a pilot program approved unanimously by Illinois Supreme Court Justices.
I-LAW to hold discussion on judicial reform
Kay A legal watchdog group and local law makers will participate in a panel discussion on a bill dealing with campaign donations to judges at noon Friday at Ravenelli's Restaurant in O'Fallon.
Hertz says courthouse security will be reviewed in light of Texas shooting
Nick Wehrle, 17, of Alton passed through security swiftly on Thursday. His tennis shoes and gym clothes did not set off the metal detector, allowing him to pass through easily. A shooting Wednesday outside a Texas courthouse that left one person dead and three injured prompted Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz to question whether recent security enhancements here are sufficient.
Motion to dismiss second amended complaint filed in woman's suit over Jaguar insurance
Defendant Tara Burgess on Monday moved to dismiss a plaintiff's second amended complaint in a woman's case against the insurance agent she claims failed to secure an insurance policy for her Jaguar.
Attorneys file for dismissal in case against Norfolk Southern over Staunton homecoming incident
Corkery Attorneys on both sides of a man's lawsuit against a railroad on Tuesday filed an agreement in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge's courtroom that the case be dismissed.
Defendant in benzene case files motion to dismiss; Says plaintiff has no connection to Madison County
Patton Jr. Defendant Turner Industries Group on Tuesday filed a motion to dismiss a Madison County benzene suit, claiming that, among other things, the plaintiff has no connection to the county or Illinois.
Cottrell calls for March 23 hearing
Cottrell Inc. on Friday called for a March 23 hearing in a couple's case against the trucking company over injuries from a fall.
Mudge continues trial in woman's case against insurance company
Mudge A trial that was supposed to start Monday in a woman's case against her former insurance company has been continued.
Wal-Mart files motion to continue as a defendant in personal injury suit
Borland Defendants Wal-Mart Stores, Vicki Rehlen, Janelle McCoy and Arno Sponeman filed a motion to continue Thursday in their defense to a lawsuit filed against them by a Madison County woman after she fell into a parking lot hole.
Fourth amended complaint filed in mother's suit over teen's relationship with music teacher
Craney The mother of an Alton teen who allegedly had a sexual relationship with her music teacher filed a fourth amended complaint Tuesday in Madison County Chief Circuit Judge Ann Callis' courtroom.
Lopinot says he will need to raise $50K in election; Duebbert says race could cost up to $200K
Lopinot St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot says he will need to raise $50,000 to fend off a challenge in the fall from Republican rival Ronald Duebbert.
California company added to man's suit against debt collector
A Madison County man who claims in a lawsuit that a lender violated the law when it repossessed his vehicle after he made a late payment is including a third party in the action.
Shell Oil continues to defend Madison County benzene suit
Korn Shell Oil continues to fight a Roxana man's benzene lawsuit filed last year in Madison County Circuit Court.
Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council to co-host free seminar on March 23
Hahs The Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council, with Main Street Methodist Church, Oasis Women's Center, and Bread for the World is sponsoring a free seminar on the problems of violence, hunger, homelessness, ill-health and poverty.
Pro Bono committee trains 23 attorneys at recent seminar
Crowder The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee on March 1 trained 23 attorneys to aid them in giving free legal advice at the Legal Advice Conference Center in the Law Library at the Madison County Courthouse.
Asbestos case settles after jury picked in Harrison's court
Angelides Moments before an asbestos case was set to go to trial in Madison County on Tuesday, lawyers for the two remaining defendants announced a settlement.
Mortgage interest class action against First Union settles
Tillery A seven-year-old Madison County Circuit class action over misapplied mortgage payments has settled.
Ruth continues man's case against Sharky's
Cunningham Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on Wednesday continued a case management conference to April 25 in a man's personal injury suit against a Collinsville sports bar.