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Railroad engineer claims rare hand deformity in new suit
A railroad worker diagnosed with Dupuytren's contracture filed a Federal Employers Liability Act suit against Union Pacific Railroad in Madison County Circuit Court May 15, claiming the railroad failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Family of Pennsylvania worker files asbestos complaint
The estate of Barbara Clarke filed an asbestos suit against 44 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court May 16, claiming she was exposed to asbestos while employed as a production worker, machinist and engineering draftsman from 1961-1995.
Benzene suit names 14 corporate giants
A Fairview Heights man is suing 14 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court claiming his father died from benzene exposure.
Carman claims back injuries in suit against Union Pacific
Dennis Colwell filed a Federal Employers Liability Act suit against Union Pacific Railroad in Madison County Circuit Court May 17, claiming he injured his back while putting in a knuckle coupler without sufficient assistance in North Little Rock, Ark.
Teenagers claim retailer discriminated against them
Two teenage boys filed a civil rights suit against retailer Steve & Barry's LLC, alleging racial discrimination.
Byron awards $311,700 to Pizza Hut door victim
Nicholas Byron Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron awarded Amanda Verett a $311,700 default judgment for injuries she allegedly received while holding a Pizza Hut door open for a Troy police officer.
Callis announces use of electronic standardized orders of protection
Chief Judge Ann Callis has recently approved the use of electronic standardized orders of protection for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Buttock ulcer leads to $50k lawsuit
A man who sustained a skin breakdown on his buttocks filed suit against Robings Manor Rehabilation & Health Care Center in Madison County Circuit Court May 10, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Judge says he won't tolerate witness harassment in Lakin case
Federal Judge J. Phil Gilbert has informed Tom Lakin that he will begin selecting a jury on Jan. 10, 2008, at 9 a.m., with the trial to begin four days later in Benton.
Highway pedestrian's estate files wrongful death suit against big rig driver
The estate of Christine Hathaway filed a wrongful death suit against Moyer Transportation and Karl Murphy in Madison County Circuit Court May 10, alleging Murphy was negligent in driving his tractor trailer.
Truck driver claims Madison cops battered him for no reason
A St. Louis truck driver filed suit against two Madison police officers in Madison County Circuit Court May 9, alleging they battered and tasered him for no reason.
Two med mal trials end in mistrial in Madison County
Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder declared a mistrial in Madison County's latest medical malpractice trial.
New associate judge says it's 'only fitting' he now presides over cases
More than 100 attorneys and law enforcement officials attended Madison County Associate Judge Keith Jensen's swearing-in ceromony May 14.
Med mal suit filed against Troy family physician
Richard Hunsaker The estate of Larry Dean Hinnen filed a wrongful death suit against Dolores Cantrell, M.D., of Troy Family Health Center in Madison County Circuit Court May 14, alleging Cantrell deviated from the standard of care in treating Hinnen.
Oklahoma woman claims mesothelioma in asbestos filing
An Oklahoma woman who suffers from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 84 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court May 10, alleging she was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from her father's and husband's clothing.
Inmate complains he was transferred to super-max facility for filing so many lawsuits
An inmate serving a 60-year sentence for a 1983 Chicago murder filed a federal complaint against the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) claiming he was wrongfully transferred to a super-max prison because he was helping inmates file lawsuits.
Burger King slip and fall trial to begin May 14
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack will begin choosing a jury in a slip and fall case against Burger King and Aramark Uniform and Career Apparel on May 14.
Nursing homes, doctors blamed in wrongful death complaint
The estate of Theresa Brown filed a wrongful death suit against two nursing homes and three local doctors claiming their negligence led to her death.
New silicosis suit filed in Madison County
A former National Steel employee filed a silicosis suit against 43 silica manufactures and suppliers in Madison County Circuit Court May 8, alleging that during the course of his employment he was exposed to silica-containing products on many occasions.
Man sues for tripping on sidewalk in the dark
A Granite City man filed a personal injury suit against the owners of an apartment complex on Alexander Street in Granite City claiming they improperly managed and maintained the premises.