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California plaintiff files asbestos suit in Madison County
A California man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 25, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Barge worker claims injuries on board barge
Charles O. Carlisle filed a Jones Act suit against National Maintenance & Repair in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 25, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
Age discrimination claimed in federal suit
Michael Lawson filed an age discrimination suit against his former employer in federal court Jan. 22 claiming he was fired from Novell Inc., despite being ranked as a top salesman.
Pontious-Peel loses battles in Effingham and Madison County
Gary Peel Less than a week after a jury shot down her $4 million suit against the Effingham Community Unit School District 40, Deborah A. Pontious Peel lost another legal battle in Madison County.
Collinsville physician cleared in Madison County med mal trial
Patrick Zimmermann, M.D. of Family Medicine Associates in Collinsville was cleared of any wrongdoing yesterday after a two-week jury trial in Madison County Circuit Court.
Freed & Weiss also fired by Lakin, attorney claims
When the Lakin Law Firm filed its newest class action complaint in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 22, long time co-counsel Paul Weiss of Freed & Weiss in Chicago was noticeably missing from the complaint.
Ford F150 switches cited in federal class action
Paul Sharwell filed a class action suit in U.S. District Court Jan. 29, against Ford Motor Company claiming certain Ford vehicles are defective and unsafe.
Lakin firm sued for $5 million by former class action chief
Richard Burke A former Lakin Law Firm class action attorney claims his attempt to protect the interests of plaintiffs from persistent Lakin family scandals led to his firing and the loss of a half-million dollar annual bonus.
Shanghai plaintiff files wrongful death claim against Eastman in Madison County
An employee of Eastman Chemical Co. filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 19, seeking damages for his wife's death.
Zyprexa targeted in Madison County
Edward Fox filed suit against Eli Lilly in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 24, claiming he developed diabetes and suffered grievous and permanent bodily and mental harm after taking the prescription drug Zyprexa.
VIP Nursing Home named in wrongful death complaint
The estate of Rachel Reedy filed a wrongful death suit against VIP Manor Nursing Home in Wood River in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 25.
Woman blames convenience store for assault
Janet Moffitt filed a Dram Shop suit against Meehan's BI-Rite Market and Kevin Todd Kinser, claiming Kinser assaulted her after drinking alcohol he purchased from the Bunker Hill convenience store.
Bank customer wants $50k for tripping on sidewalk
Carol Massalone filed a personal injury suit against Olin Community Credit Union in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 24, claiming she was injured while exiting the building.
Burke challenges Peel 's financial expert in bankruptcy case
Gary Peel The prosecutor in attorney Gary Peel's criminal case has asked U.S. District Judge William Stiehl to set a hearing on one of the witnesses Peel wishes to call as an expert.
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Appendicitis not diagnosed, wrongful death suit claims
Gateway Regional Medical Center The estate of Eddie Barbee filed a wrongful death suit against Gateway Regional Medical Center and three doctors in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 19.
Garden Ridge floor mat trips customer, suit claims
Garden Ridge A Moro woman filed a personal injury suit against Garden Ridge in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 23, claiming she was injured after tripping on a floor mat in the foyer on Jan. 29, 2005.
McDonald's sued for leaving chair in aisle
William Baker filed a personal injury suit against the Bethalto McDonald's in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 23, claiming he was injured on June 9, 2005.
Plaintiffs' attorneys emboldened post election
Ed Murnane Signs that Madison and St. Clair county courts are being patronized by plaintiffs' lawyers with renewed energy since November's Democratic election sweep are popping up in new asbestos, class action and FELA filings.
Evans and Norton among associate applicants in 20th Circuit
Paul Evans Two Republican candidates who lost their bid for a circuit judgeship in the 20th Judicial Circuit have applied for the vacant associate judgeship created when voters elected associate judge Patrick Young to the circuit bench in November.