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Woman seeks $50k for neck injuries caused by mounted phone unit
Cynthia Thurm filed a personal injury suit against Wood River-based Phone Masters in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 13, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for neck injuries she allegedly received when a LCD display unit fell from its wall mount.
Asphalt sealant caused man's serious injuries at Walgreens, suit says
A South Roxana man who claims he was injured at the Wood River Walgreens filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 10, alleging Walgreens failed to keep its premises in a safe condition.
Retired yardman claims railroads caused asbestosis
Elmer Grissom filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against Illinois Central Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad Company in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 10, alleging he was exposed to asbestos while employed as a yardman.
Missouri engineer files asbestos claim in Madison County
A Missouri man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 10, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Photographer sues church for slip on water
An Olan Mills photographer filed a personal injury suit against St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel alleging he slipped on water that was in the lobby while taking photographs on Aug. 6, 2005.
US Bank seeks repayment on Mercedes-Benz loan
US Bank filed suit against Ulice Jordan of Glen Carbon in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 13, claiming Jordan failed to make payments on a loan for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz.
Wrongful death suit filed in recent crash near Pere Marquette
The estate of a Springfield motorcyclist killed in an accident on July 29, filed a wrongful death suit against the Highland woman who allegedly collided with him.
Convicted murderer's business plan irreparably harmed by early release, suit says
Christopher Holly An O'Fallon man who served five years of a 20-year sentence over a 1999 Cook County homicide filed suit against the state Prison Review Board (PRB) because he is being forced to serve a two-year term of mandatory supervised release (MSR) even though his plea agreement did not include MSR.
Diamonds and mermaid sculptures up for sale in Peel bankruptcy case
The trustee handling Gary Peel's bankruptcy case is planning to auction off assets of his estate.
Loading dock worker slips on pellets, sues in federal court
A man injured after falling off a loading dock filed a personal injury suit in U.S. District Court Aug. 7, against Warehouse Services, GE Plastics and Centralia Terminal Company seeking damages in excess of $225,000.
Woman alleges she was demoted in federal civil rights complaint
An Edwardsville woman filed a civil rights complaint against Edward Jones in U.S. District Court Aug. 9, alleging she was demoted and forced to resign after reporting her supervisor's crude behavior.
Lakin prosecutor concerned about witness intimidation
A federal prosecutor working the case against Thomas Lakin doesn't want to be forced to turn over his witness list.
Deputies, officer injured in courthouse scuffle
Two Madison County sheriff's deputies and one court security officer were injured in a scuffle on Aug. 3 at the Criminal Justice Center (CJC), while trying to apprehend a female suspect.
Alton Square Mall escalator leads to man's hip injury, suit says
James Foster filed a personal injury suit against Alton Square Mall in Madison County Circuit Court July 30, seeking damages for injuries he received after falling on an escalator April 20.
Woman sues funeral home over vehicular accident
Melanie Phillips filed a personal injury suit against John Mick and Werner-Mick Funeral Home in Madison County Circuit Court July 25, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.
Tognarelli to seek circuit court judgeship
The Madison County Democratic Party and the Southwestern Illinois Building and Construction Trades have endorsed Madison County Associate Judge Richard Tognarelli to replace Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron, who is expected to retire at the end of his term in 2008 due to age restictions.
Jersey County woman sues man for punching her in face
A Jersey County woman filed a personal injury suit against Dustin Honchell claiming he caused multiple fractures and irreversible injuries to her face after punching her.
BNSF worker claims he inhaled deleterious substances in FELA suit
A railroad worker filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit claiming was exposed to and was caused to inhale asbestos fibers, free silica, diesel fumes, solvent fumes, gasoline fumes, fibrogenic materials and other substances harmful to his respiratory system.
Tillery asks Herndon to sanction Carr in $40 million complaint
Rex Carr A battle between Metro-East attorneys who used to pack a punch as a mighty class action team is heating up in federal court.
Inmate claims correctional officer threatened to kill him, suit says
William Hill (Illinois Dept. of Corrections) An inmate serving a 16-year sentence for receiving a stolen vehicle and three counts of burglary filed a handwritten civil rights complaint in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis Aug. 6, claiming he is in "imminent danger" at the Shawnee Correctional Center in Vienna, Ill.