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Golfer trips near tee box, sues Alton course for $50k
A Greenville man injured while playing golf at The Woodlands Golf Club in Alton filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 19, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for permanent injuries to his ankle.
Husbands' and father's clothing exposed Arkansas woman to asbestos
An Arkansas woman suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 96 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court June 14, alleging she was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from family members' clothing.
McDonald's employee files retaliatory discharge suit
McDonalds A former manager at the Salem McDonald's filed a retaliatory discharge suit against the fast food restaurant alleging she was fired after filing for workers' compensation benefits.
Lakin waives right to speedy trial
Tom Lakin Tom Lakin has waived his right to a speedy trial.
Med mal cases to be mediated in Madison County
Medical malpractice lawsuits filed in Madison County will now go through mediation if a newly created judicial review panel gives the go-ahead, according to an announcement released Monday by Chief Judge Ann Callis.
Peel's sentencing delayed until Aug. 3
Gary Peel U.S. District Judge William Stiehl has granted Gary Peel's motion to delay his June 25 sentencing until Aug. 3.
Lawyer for Schwaller seeks new Vioxx trial
John Driscoll Attorney John Driscoll is asking Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to give his client a new trial, alleging the judge did not weigh all evidence when granting a directed verdict for Merck on one count of defective design during the county's first Vioxx trial.
Gordon Maag files wrongful death suit in Madison County
Gordon Maag Attorney Gordon Maag filed his first suit since losing the election for Illinois Supreme Court justice in 2004.
Stack transfers Memorial, Serot med mal suit to St. Clair County
Judge Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack transferred a medical malpractice case against Memorial Hospital and retired orthopedic surgeon Donald Serot, M.D. to St. Clair County on June 1.
After $311k default judgment, attorney Verett seeks another award
An Edwardsville attorney who has already been awarded $311,700 for injuries sustained in a door-opening accident at a local pizzeria, has asked Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron to enter a second default judgment in her favor.
$6M sought in Jeep Liberty rollover suit
2002 Jeep Liberty A woman who flipped and rolled her mother's 2002 Jeep Liberty last year filed a $6 million product liability and personal injury suit against DaimlerChrysler and Mertz Motor Company in Madison County Circuit Court June 7.
Appellate court set to decide on Weber's rulings
The Illinois Appellate Court will soon decide if former Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber ignored the law or followed the law in two class action cases he dismissed.
Massachusetts man files asbestos claim in Madison County
A Massachusetts man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 4, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Hylla delays personal injury trial after witness has heart attack
Hylla The trial of William Clawson who is suing the man who came to repossess his car was continued last week because of a medical emergency.
Boy was negligent in climbing power pole, Ameren argues
Injuries sustained by a 13-year-old boy who fell from a power pole after taking a $5 bet from friends were the result of his own negligence, lawyers for Ameren argued in documents filed in federal court June 6.
Plaintiffs in $63 million Paxil case claim 'objectors' violated RICO in new class action
Stephen Swedlow Plaintiffs who won a nationwide $63.8 million Paxil class action case have filed another claim in Madison County Circuit Court alleging two lawyers and a citizen from Florida conspired to exploit the U.S. legal system for their own personal gain.
Peel asks Stiehl to delay his sentencing
Peel exits the federal courthouse following his conviction. Gary Peel has asked U.S. District Judge William Stiehl to continue his sentencing that is slated for June 25.
18 apply for Mallott vacancy
Eighteen attorneys have filed applications for the associate judge vacancy in the Third Judicial Circuit with the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Coon firm files FELA case in Madison County
Abraham Vannoy of Lincoln, Ill. filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against Illinois Central Railroad (ICR) in Madison County Circuit Court May 25, alleging it failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Saint Anthony's named in med mal complaint
Joyce Cooper filed a 10-count medical malpractice case against Saint Anthony's Health Center and several of its doctors alleging that she suffered a stroke as a result of their negligence.