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Plaintiffs claim embarrassment in malicious prosecution suit
Eugene Bollefer and Todd Van Voorhis filed a malicious prosecution complaint against Charles Creekmore of Godfrey in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 16.
Patient claims doctor used photo without permission
A former patient of Mohammed M. Ahmed, M.D. filed suit against him in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 6, for the commercial use of her likeness, invasion of privacy and breach of contract.
'No harm, no foul,' the Fifth reverses $8.5 million judgment
The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed an $8.5 million Madison County class action judgment awarded to the Alton law firm of Smith, Mendenhall, Emons & Selby.
Appellate court allows personal injury suit against Starbucks to go ahead
George Moran The Illinois Appellate Court reversed former Circuit Judge George Moran's decision to dismiss a personal injury suit against Starbucks.
Madison County weld rod trial getting under way
Circuit Judge Dan Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack is picking a jury for a welding rod trial expected to last at least four weeks.
Federal judge remands med mal case to St. Clair County
United States District Judge Michael Reagan remanded a medical malpractice case back to St. Clair County for further proceeding after the plaintiff dismissed a doctor employed by the federal government.
Inmate claims wrist injury causes pain 24/7
An inmate serving seven years for drug and battery charges filed suit against Vandalia Correctional Center for negligence in federal court.
Indiana plaintiff brings asbestos suit in Madison County
The estate of Claude Cassada filed an asbestos suit against 96 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 4, claiming he was exposed to asbestos while employed as a laborer, factory worker and auto body repairman from 1960-2005.
Stiehl denies Peel's motions to dismiss
Gary Peel United States District Judge William Stiehl denied attorney Gary Peel's motions to dismiss charges of obstruction of justice, bankruptcy fraud and child pornography.
Weber lines up endorsements, knocks his opponent
Judge Don Weber Circuit Judge Don Weber said said the future shape of Madison County's often maligned courts is at stake in the Nov. 7 general election.
Minnesotan files asbestos suit in Madison County
Alden Scheer of Minnesota filed an asbestos suit against 77 defendant corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working from the 1940s to 1992 as a construction worker, press operator, cement laborer and cement finisher at various locations.
Supreme Court upholds appellate in reversing Kardis
The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed an appellate court decision which reversed a ruling made by former Madison County Circuit Judge Philip Kardis.
Weber responds to Hylla's lashing
"I was fighting crime and corruption when my opponent was taking accordion lessons," Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber fired back after his Democratic challenger accused him of intimidating staff while he was state's attorney.
Barge worker claims back injuries in suit
A man who was allegedly injured on Feb. 19, 2005, while working for Lewis & Clark Marine as a member of the crew on The M/V Velda Taylor filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 2, seeking damages under the Jones Act.
Lakin files motion to continue hearing in sexual assault case
Tom Lakin Tom Lakin has asked to continue a motion hearing in a sexual assault case filed against him by a former employee and her children.
Treasurer's son beats up funeral home director
Jacob Bathon Jacob Bathon, the son of Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon, was arrested for battery Monday after pushing and punching funeral director Mike Weber of Weber Funeral Home on Main Street in Edwardsville.
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Just ask Gonzo: It's not on Long John Silver's menu
Question: As a regular eater of buffalo fish, I was hoping you would be able to update the suit against Unger's over the bad fish case.
Champaign County resident files FELA suit in Madison County
The estate of Lyndel Strowmatt filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against Illinois Central Railroad (ICR) claiming they failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Express Air sues for damaged airplane
Express Air filed suit against Enterprise Leasing of St. Louis and Charles Arbeiter of Granite City over damage done to one of its aircraft.