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Deck hand's vicious disposition renders barge unseaworthy, suit says
Michael McAdams filed a Jones Act complaint in U.S. District Court March 12, against Steel City Marine Transport claiming he was injured on Sept. 2, 2005, on the M/V Mary Lynn.
March 19-23
Abbott Labs
Prosecutor says Peel used nude photos to get favorable divorce settlement
Gary Peel A federal prosecutor said he will prove that at least one of the nude photos Gary Peel took of his ex-wife's 16-year-old sister at an Edwardsville law office in 1974 depict child pornography.
Vietnam vet calls Ameren's rate hike 'unconscionable' in suit
A Mount Vernon man filed suit against Ameren IP in U.S. District Court March 13, claiming Ameren IP's rate hike was "unconscionable."
Peel trial delayed due to court reporter's accident
Attorney Gary Peel's trial has been delayed for a day because the court reporter assigned to the case was involved in an auto accident this morning on her way to work.
Jury picked in Peel's criminal trial
Gary Peel It took District Judge William Stiehl and attorneys just under three hours to choose the nine men and five women who will make up a panel of 12 jurors and two alternates in the criminal trial of attorney Gary Peel getting under way in East St. Louis.
Carr claims juror lied in motion for new med mal trial
Rex Carr Attorney Rex Carr is asking Madison County Circuit Court Judge Barbara Crowder for a new trial in a medical malpractice case he lost in January.
Jury clears OB-GYN of failing to diagnose breast cancer
After deliberating three-and-a-half hours a Madison County civil jury cleared a Maryville obstetrician-gynecologist of failing to diagnose breast cancer in a five day medical malpractice case.
Schwaller describes final moments of wife's life in Vioxx trial
Frank Schwaller recalled for jurors the final moments of his wife's life as his attorneys get close to wrapping up their case in Madison County's first Vioxx trial.
Jury finds for plaintiff in slip and fall trial, but cuts award in half
Ramon's El Dorado Restaurant A Madison County jury cut in half its $204,375.77 award to Marilyn Rudolph on March 9, after a five-day personal injury trial against Ramon's El Dorado Restaurant in Collinsville.
March 12-16
Allstate
Merck official says study prompted drug's removal
Mikal Watts Merck's executive director of epidemiology was grilled for nearly six hours Thursday by plaintiff's attorney Mikal Watts in Madison County's Vioxx trial.
Woman claims she was beaten by another patient while being treated for overdose
Gateway Regional Medical Center A woman who was being treated for a "medicine" overdose filed suit against Gateway Regional Medical Center in Madison County Circuit Court March 7, claiming she was beaten up by another patient while recovering.
Erb's Palsy claimed in med mal suit
The parents of a child born with Erb's Palsy filed a medical malpractice suit against Diana Peterson, M.D. of Alton Multispecialists in Madison County Circuit Court March 7, claiming Peterson was negligent when delivering their baby.
Patient claims she contracted meningitis during labor
Touchette Regional Hospital A woman who alleges she contracted meningitis of the spine and brain during labor and delivery filed a medical malpractice suit in Madison County Circuit Court March 7.
Woman opens door for man at Pizza Hut, then sues both
A woman who was injured while holding open the door for customers at the Edwardsville Pizza Hut filed a personal injury suit against the restaurant and the man to whom she extended the courtesy.
EEOC files discrimination suit against Walgreens
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Walgreens claiming it racially discriminated against black management employees and pharmacists by denying them promotions.
Medical experts take the stand for Vioxx plaintiff
Edward Scolnick A plaintiff's expert witness in Madison County's Vioxx trial testified that he has billed nearly $140,000 for his services on Vioxx cases.
Lakin says Burke's suit replete with 'impertinence' and 'scandal'
Brad Lakin Attorneys for Brad Lakin and his law firm filed a motion with U.S. District Judge Michael Reagan to strike portions of a lawsuit filed against the firm by a former attorney who was fired in January.
Terminix suit removed to federal court
Dawn Sallerson Attorneys for Terminix and The Service Master Company removed a Madison County class action suit to federal court on March 2, citing the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA).