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Former prisoner claims corrections officials were cruel
Rick Knight filed a complaint for compensatory and punitive damages against two officers and a doctor with the Illinois Department of Corrections in U.S. District Court Feb. 16, claiming the defendants each demonstrated deliberate indifference to his medical needs.
First ever Accutane trial set in Madison County
A 23-year-old Godfrey man's Madison County lawsuit over a controversial acne medication will be the first case in the country to go to trial.
Vioxx lawyers strategize over evidence in Madison County
Judge Dan Stack When lawyers present opening arguments in Madison County's first Vioxx trial next week jurors will for the first time get a feel for what is expected to be a spellbinding five-week trial.
U.S. Chamber study: Employee benefit costs continue to rise
WASHINGTON, DC -- Employee benefit costs swelled again in 2005 and now account for more than 44 percent of payroll expenses, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's annual Employee Benefits Study.
Pontious files suit against News-Democrat
Deborah Pontious filed a defamation and invasion of privacy suit against the Belleville News-Democrat in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 21, over a March 26, 2006, article which the lawsuit alleges misstated the reasons for Pontious' suspension from her teaching position at Effingham High School.
Med mal suit filed against health care foundation and physicians
The estate of Joyce Snow filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice suit against Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 16.
Vioxx trial: Potential jurors asked about Oprah, talk radio and big corporations
Do you watch Dr. Phil or Oprah? Have you ever had a bumper sticker on your car? Do you think all big corporations are evil?
Granite Nursing and Rehab sued in Madison County
The estate of Kathleen Harrison filed suit against Granite Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 13, claiming Harrison was neglected while a resident at the nursing home.
Massachusetts mesothelioma victim files in Madison County
A Massachusetts man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 15, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
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Jerseyville man sues Union Pacific
A Jerseyville man filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against Union Pacific Railroad in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 15, claiming the railroad failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Mom claims daycare worker pinned 4-year-old son to floor
Sossity Laleman filed suit against Carrousel Too Day Care claiming her four-year-old son suffered severe emotional distress at the Granite City day care on July 31, 2006.
Peel and government wrangling over witnesses for March 11 trial
Indicted attorney Gary Peel and his lawyers want to hold an ex-parte review of a witness, but the government prosecuting him doesn't want that to happen.
Sears slide-in range owners seeking class certification
St. Louis class action lawyer Stephen Tillery has discovered another cause to champion.
Madison County jury cuts award for plaintiffs in med mal trial
After deliberating three-and-a-half hours, a Madison County jury found Alton Memorial Hospital and Samuel Essma, M.D. negligent for failing to identify ionic contrast dye prior to injecting it into James Halloway's spinal canal. But the jury award was nearly $2 million less than what was asked for, and more closely in line with what defendants expected to pay.
Duane Bailey elected associate judge in Madison County
Duane Bailey Madison County assistant state's attorney Duane Bailey has been elected associate judge to fill the vacancy created when Judge Barbara Crowder was elected to the circuit bench.
Inmate seeks $700k for prison officials' 'awful conduct'
Craig Cooper (IL DOC) An inmate serving six years in prison on drug charges filed a complaint in federal court Feb. 14, claiming prison officials with the Illinois Department of Corrections deliberately delayed medical treatment.
Minnesotan files asbestos complaint in Madison County
Edwin Brekke of Minnesota filed an asbestos suit against 100 defendant corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working from 1938 to 1982 as a steelworker, laborer and boiler operator at various locations.
Litchfield defendant sued in Madison County
Faith Lannom filed a personal injury suit against TTT Partners of Litchfield, in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 8, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
AmerenIP named in auto accident suit
Ernest Wheeler filed a personal injury suit against Ameren IP claiming one of its employees was negligent while driving a vehicle on Illinois Route 3 near the Olin entrance.