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Dangerous sidewalk blamed in personal injury complaint
A Granite City woman who fell outside her home filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Nov. 5, alleging her sidewalk is dangerous.
Peel's sentencing hearing re-set for Nov. 19
Gary Peel United States District Judge William Stiehl has set Gary Peel's sentencing for Nov. 19. It is the fifth time a hearing date has been scheduled.
Untreated staph infection subject of Madison County med mal suit
The estate of Jeffrey Monroe filed a wrongful death suit against Alton Memorial Hospital, Christopher Cruz, M.D. and John Wuellner, M.D. in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 6, alleging the defendants failed to treat him for a staph infection which led to his death.
Wyoming farmer files asbestos suit in Madison County
A Wyoming man diagnosed with mesothelioma filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 2, claiming 98 defendant corporations are responsible for his illness.
Unsolicited fax class wants $55 million in MC certification motion
A company accused of sending an unsolicited fax to a Wood River electric company removed a class action case from Madison County because damages sought are about $50 million more than a state court should allow.
Madison County asbestos trial ends abruptly with settlement
Jeff Hebrank Madison County's third asbestos trial in 45 days abruptly settled after a jury was empaneled to hear plaintiff Gilbert Carrizales' suit.
Special docket set for Madison County med mal cases
Judge Callis Madison County's five civil circuit judges who preside over medical malpractice cases have set a special Case Management Conferece (CMC) for all their cases to decide which ones will move forward with mediation.
KFC chicken contained pieces of bird's spine, head and neck, suit claims
A man who bit into a piece of Kentucky Fried Chicken claims it contained parts of the bird's spine, head and neck, according to a personal injury suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 5.
Wisconsin man files mesothelioma claim in Madison County
A Wisconsin man diagnosed with mesothelioma filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 31, claiming 48 defendant corporations are responsible for his illness.
Thomas Maag arrested for soliciting a prostitute
Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag was arrested for soliciting a prostitute by the Granite City Police Department on Nov. 2.
Podiatrist named in med mal action by amputee
A woman who had to have her right leg amputated below the knee because of an infection after a bunionectomy filed a medical malpractice suit against Alan Gitersonke, D.P.M.
FELA suit filed in federal court
William Campbell, a conductor for CSX Transportation, filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against his employer alleging he sustained neck and back injuries after being exposed to repetitive trauma during his career at the railroad.
Scott AFB housing developer seeks state tax exemption in court
Scott Air Force Base Properties LLC (SAFBP) filed a complaint for declaratory judgment against St. Clair County asking a federal court to declare military housing property owned by SAFPB and the government not be subject to ad valorem taxation.
Tillery and Co. argue for overturning Callis' substitution rule
An aggressive class action law firm that has reaped many a handsome award in Madison County is hoping to overturn the first reform Chief Judge Ann Callis instituted as head of the Third Circuit.
Stiehl takes evidence under advisement at Peel's sentencing hearing
Gary Peel U.S. District Judge William Stiehl is taking under advisement evidence presented to him regarding the sentencing of convicted Glen Carbon attorney Gary Peel.
Judge agrees to separate criminal trials for Lakin
Lakin U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert has granted Tom Lakin's request for two separate trials, one over drug charges and one over sex charges.
Driscoll pushes Stack for new Schwaller Vioxx trial
John Driscoll Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has taken under advisement a motion by Vioxx plaintiff's attorney John Driscoll to get another trial that went in favor of defendant drug maker Merck back in March.
Motorcyclists seek $100k for injuries after accident
A couple injured while riding their motorcycle filed a personal injury suit against the driver of a vehicle that collided with them on Illinois Route 100 in Jersey County on July 29.
Benzene exposure blamed in worker's Madison County suit
The estate of Rusty Burns filed suit against 19 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court claiming benzene exposure.
Florida mesothelioma victim files claim in Madison County
A Florida man diagnosed with mesothelioma filed suit approximately 800 miles away from home in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 25, claiming 63 defendant corporations are responsible for his illness.