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Prenzler defaulted on home loan
Republican candidate for Madison County Treasurer, Kurt Prenzler, once defaulted on a home loan, court documents show.
Federal class action claims barge workers not paid overtime
J.D. Marchbanks filed a class action suit in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis Sept. 18, alleging Beelman River Terminals in Venice failed to pay overtime.
Engineer sues railroads for mesothelioma
Jacob Borntreger filed a Federal Employer's Liability Act suit against Norfolk Southern Railway and Illinois Central Railroad in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 13, alleging he had extensive exposure to asbestos during his career in Madison County.
CSX workers fear lung disease from asbestos and silica exposure
Eight former employees of CSX Railroad allege the company breached its duty under the Federal Employer's Liability Act for not providing them a safe place to work.
Driver and Rusty's sued over parking lot fatality
The estate of Gregory Hamil filed a wrongful death suit against Jeffrey Graham and Rusty's Restaurant in Edwardsville over a parking lot fatality that occurred last year.
Voters will decide if new and improved courthouse is real or not
Judge Callis On election day Madison County voters will be faced with an unofficial referendum: is court reform real or masterful spin?
Med mal attorney dismisses suit for fear of Judge Weber
An attorney who lost a med mal case in federal court last week dismissed a Madison County med mal suit that was on the brink of going to trial because Circuit Judge Don Weber denied a motion for change of judge.
Bathon criticizes Prenzler for ties to 'extreme' organization
Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon cited his opponent's past membership in the Constitution Party as evidence that he's out of touch with the values of Madison County voters.
Petrovich and Gateway sued for malpractice
Donald Canterbery filed a medical malpractice suit against John Petrovich, M.D. and Gateway Regional Medical Center in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 12.
Peel's wife sues The Record
Gary Peel Former Effingham High School teacher Deborah A. Pontious filed a defamation lawsuit against the Record and reporter Steve Korris alleging inaccuracies in three published articles about her dispute with her former employer.
Carr files appeal over counter suit's dismissal
Brad Lakin Attorney Rex Carr is appealing Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack's dismissal of a counter lawsuit filed against attorney Ed Unsell who represents clients in a highly publicized civil sexual assault lawsuit.
New Mexico worker files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A New Mexico man suffering from mesothelioma filed suit against 99 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 7 claiming he was exposed to asbestos while working as an autoworker, mechanic and truck driver at various locations from 1955-2004.
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Worker files retaliatory discharge suit
A man who sustained an on-the-job injury filed a retaliatory discharge suit against his former employer claiming he was discharged for filing a workers' compensation claim.
SMASH endorses Weber and Hackett
The Statewide Medical Alliance for the Survival of Healthcare (SMASH) announced its endorsement of Judges Don Weber and James Hackett to serve six year terms on the Third Circuit in Madison County.
Defendant Carr settles car accident suit
Rex Carr Rex Carr will not have to answer questions on the witness stand in a car accident trial that was expected to begin Sept. 11.
Softball player sues park district for injury sustained while catching fly ball
A softball player filed a personal injury suit against the Granite City Park District because his left hand was cut on the outfield fence at Wilson Park while trying to catch a fly ball.
Arizonan names 40 defendants in asbestos suit
A widow from Arizona filed an asbestos lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 6, alleging her husband's mesothelioma was caused by the negligence of 40 defendant corporations.
Civil judges clarify sealed case rule
Madison County civil circuit judges have clarified a previous policy regarding protective orders, adding certain requirements before attorneys can file documents under seal.
SMASH supports retention of Madison County judges
Chief Judge Ann Callis The Statewide Medical Alliance for the Survival of Healthcare (SMASH) announced its endorsement of Judges Ann Callis, Charles Romani and John Knight for retention in the Third Judicial District which encompasses Madison and Bond Counties.