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Med mal suit refiled against Dalla Riva
Circuit Judge Don Weber Fifteen days after voluntarily dismissing a medical malpractice case against a Maryville doctor, St. Louis attorney David Damick re-filed the suit in Madison County Circuit Court.
Burroughs firm moves into new St. Louis office
The law firm of Burroughs, Hepler, Broom, MacDonald, Hebrank & True, LLP, moved into its new downtown St. Louis office Monday.
Railroad worker claims cumulative trauma in federal suit
A man who claims his ability to enjoy life has been impaired due to working on the railroad filed suit in U.S. District Court Sept. 28, against Illinois Central Railroad (ICR) claiming it failed to provide him with a safe place to work in violation of the Federal Employers' Liability Act.
Victors argue against new med mal trial
Richard Hunsaker Lawyers for Dolores Cantrell, M.D. say that a defense verdict reached in a Madison County medical malpractice trial last May should stand.
Trapshooters take aim at vendor, claim copyright infringement
The Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) filed suit in federal court against Rich Dillon of Oaktown, Ind. for copyright infringement.
Boeing employees file federal class action
Four Boeing employees filed a federal class action lawsuit in District Court in East St. Louis alleging Boeing charged fees and expenses to their 401k plan that were unreasonable.
Motions in Lakin's sexual assault complaint to be heard Oct. 10
Tom Lakin All pending motions in a civil sexual assault case against L. Thomas Lakin will be heard in the courtroom of St. Clair County Circuit Judge James Radliffe, III at 9 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Plaintiffs seek $1.5 million from Merck in federal Vioxx suit
Three Illinois residents who claim they suffered damages as a result of taking Vioxx filed suit in federal court each seeking damages in excess of $1.6 million.
Casino housekeeper claims injuries from bending over
A housekeeper on Harrah's Metropolis Riverboat Casino filed a Jones Act suit in U.S. District Court claiming severe and permanent injuries from bending over, and raising back up again.
California mesothelioma victim files asbestos suit in Madison County
A California man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 21, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Dram suit filed against deputy coroner
St. Clair County Deputy Coroner Ace Hart was named in a Dram Shop suit filed by April Guth in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 20.
Mac's Timeout Lounge sued for baseball bat beating
Mac's Timeout Michael Malloy filed the 800th civil suit in Madison County this year seeking damages in excess of $50,000 against Thomas Hurst and Mac's Timeout Lounge in Alton.
Massachusetts man files asbestos suit in Madison County
The estate of John Babbitt filed an asbestos suit against 94 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 19, claiming he was exposed to asbestos while employed as a maintenance worker, freight loader, mail carrier and cafeteria worker from 1963-2002.
Parking garage owner sues trash service for truck's damage
Alton Real Estate Investments is suing a trash removal service for damages sustained when a 30-ton garbage truck fell through the second floor of its Alton parking garage last year.
Amended complaint belongs in federal court under CAFA, defense argues
Selective Insurance removed a three-year-old class action pending in Madison County to federal court claiming a second amended complaint is so different from previous pleadings that it "commenced" a new action under the Class Action Fairness Act.
Granite City urologist cleared in med mal trial
A Madison County jury has ruled in favor of Granite City urologist Richard Blath, M.D. in a medical malpractice trial that lasted a week in Madison County.
Bathon cites vast experience in bid for re-election
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Just Ask Gonzo: Downloaders facing the music
Question: Several years ago I downloaded music from the Internet. I noticed recently that you have reported lawsuits about people being sued for copyright infringements.
New class action in Madison County marks 400th since 2000
Cheryl Reynolds filed a class action suit against Kansas City-based H&R Block claiming the business defrauded consumers seeking instant income tax refunds.
New Yorker claims father's clothing caused mesothelioma
A New York man who suffers from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 106 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 15, alleging he was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from his father's clothing.