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Benzene, petroleum naptha suit filed in Madison County
A Kentucky woman filed suit against 17 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court July 20, claiming her husband died from leukemia after exposure to benzene and petroleum naphtha.
Troy sued over injury-causing sidewalk
A woman who sustained injuries to her knee and rotator cuff after tripping and falling on a Troy sidewalk filed a personal injury suit against Troy claiming the city failed to maintain its sidewalk.
California widow files asbestos claim in Madison County
The widow of a California man who died from mesothelioma in January filed an asbestos suit against 50 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court July 18, alleging her late husband was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers.
Lakin indicted on additional drug charge
A federal grand jury in East St. Louis returned a superseding indictment against Thomas Lakin that charges him with an additional count of distribution of a controlled substance.
Callis touts reforms as ICJL featured speaker
CHICAGO -- Before a gathering of national industry leaders and tort reform advocates, Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis on Thursday touted reforms she and her fellow judges in the Third Judicial Circuit have passed since she took over as chief judge in May 2006.
Walkway at Casino Queen causes woman's lower extremity injuries
A woman who tripped and fell while walking in the Casino Queen filed a personal injury suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court July 11, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly received.
Dangerous sidewalk lands Alton and water company in court
Mattie Walker-Bennett filed a personal injury suit against the City of Alton and Illinois-American Water in Madison County Circuit Court July 13, seeking damages for injuries she allegedly sustained when tripping on a sidewalk on Alby Street in Alton.
Kusmierczak estate files wrongful death claim against Anderson Hospital
The estate of Scott Kusmierczak filed a wrongful death suit against Anderson Hospital in Maryville in Madison County Circuit Court July 16, alleging the hospital's negligence caused his death.
Benzene, butadiene exposure blamed in Kentucky woman's suit
A Kentucky woman filed suit against 10 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court July 13, claiming her husband died from pancreatic cancer after exposure to benzene and butadiene.
Worker's estate sues Ameren and contractors for electrocution
Regions Bank, as the administrator of John Mueller's estate, filed a wrongful death suit against Ameren, C.D. Peters Construction and Heidtman Steel in Madison County Circuit Court July 12, seeking damages in excess of $225,000.
Food for Less sued for woman's fractured hip
An elderly woman who allegedly fell while leaving the Food for Less store in Madison filed a personal injury suit against the grocer.
Shop N Save sued for puddle on store's floor
Shop N Save A Godfrey woman injured at the Wood River Shop N Save filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 11, claiming she injured herself near the checkout lane.
Massachusetts claimant brings asbestos suit to Madison County
A Massachusetts man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 11, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Barge workers feared imminent death during Hurricane Katrina, suit claims
The pilot and chief engineer of a barge named M/V Ann Peters filed suit against Teco Barge Lines in U.S. District Court July 16, alleging they were injured during Hurricane Katrina.
Woman sues after botched medical procedure
Anderson Hospital A woman who suffered complications after an outpatient procedure filed a medical malpractice suit against Anderson Hospital and Dr. Dennis Hurford in Madison County Circuit Court June 27.
Woman sues after falling in hole on man's property
816 and 818 East 6th Street in Alton Ramona Bass filed a personal injury suit against James Bailey in Madison County Circuit Court July 5, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Widow sues over man's death in empty water tower
Southland Water Tower The widow of a Brussels man who died after falling while working inside an empty water tower filed a wrongful death suit in Madison County Circuit Court against Jerseyville County Rural Water Company.
600th 'L' case filed by son of county employee
Gueldener was injured on Holiday Shores Lake on July 4, 2005. The son of a longtime Madison County employee who became paralyzed after jumping off a boat in shallow water filed a personal injury suit against Dennis and Luke Dorris of Worden in Madison County Circuit Court July 2, alleging the boat owners were negligent.
Government wants courtroom closed during portions of Lakin's trial
Tom Lakin In an effort to protect the identity and privacy of juvenile witnesses and victims in the criminal case against Tom Lakin, Assistant United States Attorney Stephen Clark wants the courtroom to be closed to the public when they testify.
Tom Lakin seeks two separate trials
Tom Lakin Tom Lakin wants to sever one count from his seven-count indictment and have two separate trials.