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Shiloh School sued by parents of disabled son; mother lost bid for school board in April
Shiloh School District 85 removed a St. Clair County civil suit on Oct. 3, arguing it belongs in federal court because the matter deals with alleged violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
East Alton attorney appointed to defend Peel at $94 per hour
Gary Peel United States District Judge William Stiehl has appointed East Alton attorney Daniel R. Schattnik to represent Gary Peel in his argument that three appointed federal public defenders have been ineffective.
Michigan metal finisher claims mesothelioma in Madison County
A Michigan man who suffers from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 51 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 2, alleging he was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from his father's clothing.
Daughter claims mother not properly buckled in wheelchair, wrongful death suit says
The estate of Elizabeth Massears filed a wrongful death suit against Central Illinois Taxi in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 2, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
One asbestos trial settles, another one begins in Madison County
A day after asbestos plaintiff Chester Black settled his trial in Madison County another asbestos trial began.
Intoxicating liquors cause woman's extensive injuries, suit says
A woman who was attacked at TSBN Cleo's in Edwardsville filed a personal injury suit against the restaurant claiming it sold too many alcoholic beverages to a patron who assaulted her.
Dr. Gingrich on defense stand in Madison County med mal trial
An area obstetrician will testify Thursday morning on her behalf to defend allegations that she deviated from the standard of care when delivering a baby who suffers from Erb's Palsy.
Man claims Shop Vac ignited fumes, burned him
A man who was permanently injured when his Shop Vac ignited fumes in his garage, filed suit against Shop Vac, Inc., in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 28, alleging his Shop Vac was unreasonably safe.
CSX worker files FELA complaint in Madison County
A train conductor with CSX Transportation filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against his employer seeking compensatory damages for cumulative musculoskeletal injuries he sustained since his employment began in 1962.
Jerseyville death case transferred out of Madison County
Southland Tower A lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who died in an empty water tower in Jerseyville was transferred to Jersey County after the defendants successfully argued the case has no ties to Madison County.
Judicial Inquiry Board files complaint against Fiss and Young
Young The Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board filed a complaint with the Illinois Courts Commission earlier his morning against St. Clair County Circuit Judges Jan Fiss and Patrick Young for "conduct that was prejudicial to the administration of justice and conduct that brought the judicial office into disrepute."
Michigan plaintiff files asbestos complaint in Madison County
Alvin Stebner of Michigan filed an asbestos suit against 92 defendant corporations, 20 days after learning he suffered from mesothelioma.
For third time, Peel's sentencing delayed
Gary Peel's sentencing has been delayed again, this time so he can find an attorney to help him argue in an appeal that his three federal public defenders were "inadequate."
Muslim prisoner claims mistreatment post-9-11
Hakeem Shaheed of Atlantic City filed a federal civil rights violation complaint against officials at the federal penitentiary at Marion alleging that after Sept. 11, 2001, Muslim inmates suffered mistreatment by guards and employees at the prison.
'Pre-qualified' letters violated FCRA, class action claims
A Clayton law firm filed three class action complaints in U.S. District Court alleging financial institutions violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Madison County secretary files sexual harassment suit against county
A Madison County secretary filed a sexual harassment and discrimination complaint against the county in U.S. District Court Sept. 18 alleging she was exposed to a hostile work environment that included being exposed to pornography.
Ruth tapped to replace Judge Ferguson
Dennis Ruth The chairman of the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission (IWCC) has been tapped by the Madison County Democratic Party Central Committee to run for circuit judge in the Third Judicial Circuit.
Madison County's med mal rules approved by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court recently approved Madison County's medical malpractice rule on mandatory mediation, according to Chief Judge Ann Callis.
Lack of affidavit knocks wrongful death suit out of MC court
Circuit Judge Dave Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Hylla dismissed with prejudice a wrongful death lawsuit because the plaintiff's attorney failed to produce an affidavit of merit on time.
Buyers claim sellers misrepresented property zoning
Coy and Teresa Chester filed suit against James and Susan Powell in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 21, alleging they violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act when selling them real estate.