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Wyoming man's estate files asbestos case in Madison County
The estate of Danny Westerman filed an asbestos suit against 89 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 19, claiming he was exposed to asbestos while employed as a laborer, railroad worker, telephone line installer, welder and maintenance worker from 1965-2005.
Class action claims State Farm schemed to lower payouts
Two Illinois chiropractors filed a class action complaint against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 18, alleging the insurer lowered payments by claiming preferred provider organization (PPO) agreements, but without actually performing any of the associated obligations to those agreements.
Father claims Alton school failed to protect daughter from attack
An Alton man claims the dean of students at Alton Community Unit School District 11 ignored his warning of physical threats being made against his daughter.
Maryville Subway customer sustains violent viral reaction
Maryville Subway A woman who got sick after eating at the Maryville Subway filed a personal injury suit against the restaurant in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 19, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
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Just ask Gonzo: TV injury case against Wal-Mart settles
Question: I've been following civil lawsuits against Wal-Mart for years and ran across your article during an Internet search about a woman who wants $500,000 for a television that was dropped on her, do you know the status of that case?
Driscoll appeals Mendelsohn's injunction
St. Louis attorney John Driscoll is asking the Fifth District Appellate Court to reverse a Madison County judge's decision that cuts him out of a class action pie.
Collinsville doc on trial for misdiagnosing mole
Rex Carr A medical malpractice trial involving a wife and mother who died of malignant melanoma is under way in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's court.
Inmate's 'proof' rejected in colitis med mal complaint
Carl Gallo (IL DOC) An inmate serving 75 years for a 1989 Chicago murder filed a medical malpractice suit in federal court claiming doctors at the Menard Correctional Center prescribed him an over the counter medication instead of a more expensive prescription medication and also required him to take the medicine on an empty stomach.
Retired ortho surgeon hit with another med mal complaint
Belleville Memorial Hospital Paul Neumann of Edwardsville filed a medical malpractice suit against a retired doctor and Belleville Memorial Hospital in Madison County Circuit Court on Jan. 10, seeking damages in excess of $150,000.
Alabama victim is newest plaintiff for SimmonsCooper
An Alabama man who suffers from mesothelioma filed suit against 91 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 12, alleging he was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from his father's clothing.
Madison County judges severing multi-plaintiff Vioxx claims
Stack With hundreds of Vioxx product liability cases to sift through, some Madison County judges seem willing to -- as one defense lawyer put it, "halt the gerrymandering of joinder."
Med mal committee formed in Madison County
Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis announced the creation of a Medical–Legal committee, to address malpractice issues specific to Madison County.
AmerenIP sued in auto accident
The mother of a girl seriously injured when the car she was a passenger in struck a utility pole filed a four-count suit against AmerenIP claiming the utility, not the driver of the car, was negligent.
Man claims serious injuries from grinding wheel explosion
A Highland man who suffered extensive injuries to his leg from a grinding wheel filed suit against United Abrasives in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 5, claiming the New York company sold him a defective product.
Argosy gambler slips and sues
Argosy A gambler who injured herself at the Argosy Casino in Alton filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 9, claiming the casino was negligent and careless.
Motorcyclist claims poorly maintained road caused crash
A motorcyclist who claims he lost control of his bike due to loose gravel on the road filed a personal injury suit against Madison County claiming it failed to maintain the road in a reasonably safe condition.
Dram shop suit filed against PJ's in Highland
Ray and Dorothy Higgins filed a dram shop suit against PJ's Lounge claiming the Highland tavern sold alcoholic beverages to a man who became intoxicated and later crashed into Ray Higgins.
Connecticut victim is latest asbestos filer in Madison County
Theresa Gauthier of Connecticut filed an asbestos suit against nine defendant corporations in Madison County alleging she was exposed to asbestos while working from 1952 to 1995 as a bookkeeper, investigator, secretary and postal clerk at various locations.
Customer sues Huck's for falling through doorway
Angela Graves filed a personal injury suit against the East Alton Huck's convenience store in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 5, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.