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CSX employee files FELA suit
A foreman for CSX Transportation filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 3, alleging CSX failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Woman sues after tripping on cat litter at market
Schnucks on State Street in East. St. Louis.
A St. Louis County woman who allegedly tripped over cat litter at a local Schnucks Market filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 5.
Man seeks $225,000 in med mal case
Anderson Hospital Ronald Walker filed a three-count medical malpractice suit against Anderson Hospital, Dr. David Autry and Maryville Radiology Group in Madison County Circuit Court June 27, seeking damages in excess of $225,000.
Tennessee man files asbestos suit in Madison County
A Tennessee man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 27, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Kyle Napp appointed to Mallott vacancy
Kyle Napp has been elected by the circuit judges of the Third Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy of retiring Associate Judge Lewis Mallott.
Asbestos defendants fighting to dismiss cases that don't belong in Madison County
When Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack took over the court's massive asbestos docket in September 2004 he declared that the "astronomical burden" of looming trials demanded he dismiss cases that were not connected directly to Madison County.
Jury awards man who drove golf cart into his Cavalier while it was being repossessed
A Madison County jury awarded William Clawson $111,118.64 for injuries he sustained after driving a golf cart into the path of his 2003 Chevy Cavalier that was being repossessed.
Unsecured wall stud causes carpenter's injuries, suit says
Marvin Horn filed a personal injury suit against P&A Drywall Supply and D&D Construction in St. Clair County Circuit Court June 19.
Rowdy roller skaters blamed in woman's $50k suit against YMCA
Edwardsville YMCA A woman who fell while roller skating at the Edwardsville YMCA filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 25, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly received.
Hot coals on racetrack parking lot leads to $100k suit
Gateway International Raceway The mother of an 11-year-old boy who stepped on hot charcoal in the parking lot at Gateway International Raceway in Madison is suing the racetrack for failing to instruct people on how to dispose of charcoal.
Oklahoma plaintiff claims asbestos exposure
Trent Miracle An Oklahoma woman suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 107 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court June 21, alleging she was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from family members' clothing.
Lack of ergonomics program partly to blame in injured railroad worker's suit
Arlie L. Carr, Jr. filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against Norfolk Southern Railway in Madison County Circuit Court May 24, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained.
FELA suit filed against Illinois Central
James Harris filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit against Illinois Central Railroad (ICR) in Madison County Circuit Court June 1, alleging it failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Texan claims father's clothing caused mesothelioma
A Texas man who suffers from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 111 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, alleging he was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from his father's clothing.
Postponed Accutane trial set for Oct. 15 in Madison County
Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla has rescheduled the country's second-ever Accutane trial for Oct. 15.
Police officer claims he never came in contact with Verett
Troy Pizza Hut A Troy police officer who was ordered to pay Edwardsville attorney Amanda Verett $311,700 for a shoulder injury claims he never even came into physical contact with her during an incident Feb. 12 at the Troy Pizza Hut.
Appellate Court upholds $5 million arbitration award against TDC
Lola Maddox The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed a ruling by former Madison County Circuit Judge Lola Maddox that ordered an arbitration award of $5,781,082.67 against The Doctors' Company (TDC).
CP St. Louis Casino files $15 million breach suit against Casino Queen
CP St. Louis Casino claims East St. Louis-based Casino Queen breached a merger agreement by engaging in conduct that caused an investigation and disciplinary action by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), according to a breach of contract suit filed June 20 in U.S. District Court.
State Farm wants high court to consolidate 'copy cat' class action
Attorneys for State Farm Fire and Casualty filed a motion with the Illinois Supreme Court asking that a Madison County class action suit be consolidated with a similar suit pending in Cook County.
Kentucky plaintiff claims pancreatic cancer from benzene, butadiene exposure
A Kentucky man filed suit against 11 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court June 18, alleging his exposure to benzene and butadiene caused pancreatic cancer.