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Subway slip and fall subject of Madison County suit
Bonnie Bloome of Harvel in Montgomery County filed a personal injury suit against James and Sandra Shepherd who operate a Subway sandwich shop at 216 South Main in Hillsboro, also in Montgomery County.
Estate claims colon perforated during colonoscopy
Anderson Hospital in Maryville The estate of a woman who died due to complications of a perforated colon filed a wrongful death suit against Anderson Hospital and Dr. Stephen Prange Striegel in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 20.
Dentist files slander suit against fellow practitioner in Madison County
Dr. Richard Boatman, Jr. filed a two-count slander and defamation suit Nov. 20 in Madison County against fellow dentist Dr. William Beckert.
1,000th 'L' case in Madison County is asbestos claim
Betty Talley filed the 1,000th civil lawsuit this year in the "L" division in Madison County Circuit Court on Nov. 27, claiming her brother Herbert Hollis died as a result of asbestos exposure.
Plaintiff who lost Madison County's only Vioxx trial wants piece of settlement pie
Judge Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack may never get to decide whether Frank Schwaller will receive a new trial over his wife's death.
Car crash on Nameoki subject of suit
A man who suffered serious and permanent injuries in a car crash seven years ago filed a personal injury suit against the driver of the vehicle that collided with him.
Gabby's and Eddie's on Nameoki named in Dram Shop suit
A man who was attacked by two men who were intoxicated filed a dram shop complaint against two Granite City taverns claiming they sold alcohol to the offenders.
Superseding indictment increases charges against Lakin
Tom Lakin A federal grand jury returned a second superseding indictment against Tom Lakin, raising the total number of charges against Lakin from eight to 18.
Hand-in-elevator-door case set for trial Dec. 3
Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is set to preside over a trial against Kone Elevator and Saint Anthony's Hospital set for Dec. 3.
Edward Jones Dome blamed for 'bunched up' carpet in personal injury suit
Edward Jones Dome A woman who was injured at the Edward Jones Dome when she fell on carpet that was "bunched up" filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 13.
Arizona plaintiff claims mesothelioma in Madison County suit
An Arizona man suffering from mesothelioma filed suit against 67 defendant corporations alleging their negligence led to his contraction of the fatal disease.
Peel sentenced to 12 years in prison
Peel leaves the federal courthouse following his conviction in March. Attorney Gary Peel was sentenced to 12 years in prison by U.S. District Court Judge William Stiehl Monday afternoon.
Staunton bank seeks $711k in unpaid loans
First National Bank in Staunton filed suit against O'Bryan Consulting and Glen and Cecelia O'Bryan alleging they failed to re-pay two promissory notes.
Maag pleads not guilty, requests speedy trial in solicitation case
Thomas Maag An attorney representing Thomas Maag in his criminal case for soliciting a prostitute filed a motion asking for a speedy trial.
E-Crane caused Beelman worker's injuries, suit says
A Caseyville man who was permanently injured when he was struck by an E-Crane filed suit against Beelman Truck Company, Frank Beelman, Fabick and Company and E-Crane International in Madison County Circuit Court.
Stack amenable to tossing non-resident asbestos cases
Judge Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack reminded a group of asbestos lawyers that he's not opposed to dismissing cases with little or no tie to the county.
Class action against Allstate claims different rates charged for similar risks
Four southern Illinois Allstate insurance policy holders filed a federal class action complaint alleging the insurer charges different rates to individuals with similar insurance risk in violation of state law.
Former Quincy priest named in sexual abuse complaint
A man currently serving time for a sexual abuse conviction claims he was abused by a Catholic priest, according to a civil rights suit filed in Madison County on Nov. 8.
Former inmate seeks $1 million for bad experience in prison
A former inmate at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester filed a federal suit in East St. Louis on Nov. 13, against two correctional officers and the warden alleging he was subjected to cruel and unusual punishment during his time in prison.
Wrongful termination suit filed against Edwardsville business
Frank Chandler filed a wrongful discharge complaint against YRC Logistics of Edwardsville alleging he was fired because his employer assumed he would file a claim for workers' compensation benefits.