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Tenant claims landlord responsible for dilapidated steps
A Granite City apartment dweller who broke his foot filed suit against his landlords in Madison County Circuit Court Dec. 8, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
New Lawsuits: Monday, Dec. 11
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New Lawsuits: Friday, Dec. 8
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FELA suit filed against Conrail
Carroll Fritts filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit against Consolidated Rail Corporation (CONRAIL) and American Premier Underwriters.
Earnshaw faces mounting legal troubles
Tom Lakin represented Earnshaw in wrongful death suit Bethalto internist Charles Earnshaw, M.D. is facing a load of legal troubles, not the least of which is a Dec. 11 DUI hearing before Madison County Associate Circuit Judge Janet Heflin.
Widow blames airborne asbestos fibers for husband's death
The widow of an Oregon man who died from mesothelioma in August filed an asbestos suit against 109 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court Dec. 1, alleging her late husband was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from family members' clothing.
New Lawsuits: Thursday, Dec. 7
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Hylla assigned first case since taking oath
A woman recovering from knee surgery at home filed suit against her convalescent service and its employee claiming the employee threw a wooden tray table at her.
Coon firm files another batch of asbestos-silicosis suits in Madison County
Robert Ramsey of the Brent Coon law firm filed four new lawsuits in Madison County on behalf of two plaintiffs claiming they were exposed to both asbestos and silica.
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, Dec. 6
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Family injured by pool chemicals sues Makin Waves
A Madison County family that was injured when pool chemicals exploded filed suit Dec. 4, claiming Makin Waves Pool failed to give proper instructions on how to use the chemicals.
Ace is placed in Madison County suit
Nancy Corrington filed a personal injury suit against Ace Hardware of Bethalto in Madison County Circuit Court Dec. 4, claiming the hardware store was negligent.
Raging Rivers patron sues for tripping on concrete
A woman who injured her ankle at Raging Rivers in Grafton filed a personal injury suit against the popular water park claiming it was negligent and careless.
Anderson sued for visitor's slip and fall
Anderson Hospital A woman who tripped and fell at Anderson Hospital in Maryville filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Dec. 4, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
New Lawsuits: Monday, Dec. 4
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Hylla, Crowder sworn in as circuit judges
Madison County Circuit Judges Barbara Crowder and David Hylla were sworn into office Monday morning by Chief Judge Ann Callis before a standing room only crowd at the Madison County Courthouse
Third Circuit adopts mandatory arbitration program
Minutes after swearing in Madison County's two new circuit judges, Chief Judge Ann Callis ushered in another sweeping reform.
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New Lawsuits: Friday, Dec. 1
Kienstra Inc. v. Equipment Lease, LLC et.al
New Lawsuits: Thursday, Nov. 30
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