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Laborer's estate files asbestos complaint in Madison County
The estate of Lawrence J. McTaggart filed an asbestos suit against 48 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Dec. 11, claiming he was exposed to asbestos while employed as a steamfitter, mechanic, construction worker, laborer and truck driver at various locations in Illinois and Missouri from 1941 to 1981.
Deckhand claims winch operator tightened tow line too quickly
A deckhand for Beelman River Terminals filed a Jones Act complaint in Madison County Circuit Court Dec. 10, alleging his employer failed to provide him a reasonably safe place to work.
Legal malpractice complaint seeks $400k over workers' comp issue
Frank Krausz filed a legal malpractice suit against Ann Dalton and Hammond, Shinners, Turcotte, Larrew & Young in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 27, alleging they botched his workers' compensation claim.
Third trial this year against Rosewood gets under way
Brad Lakin An Edwardsville woman will be asking a Madison County jury for more than $100,000 in damages as a wrongful death trial against Rosewood Care Center gets under way in Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian's courtroom.
Widow refiles suit against Jerseyville County Rural Water Company
The widow of a Brussels man who died after falling while working inside an empty water tower re-filed a wrongful death suit in Madison County Circuit Court against Jerseyville County Rural Water Company even though a judge transferred the suit six weeks ago.
Motorcycle passenger's estate files wrongful death complaint
The estate of a woman killed after a car struck the motorcycle on which she was a passenger filed a wrongful death suit against the driver of the vehicle that allegedly collided with her.
Rhode Island woman claims husband's death caused by asbestos exposure
Elaine Barton of Rhode Island filed an asbestos suit against 51 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 28 alleging her late husband's exposure to asbestos caused his death.
Maag wants to prevent prosecutors from saying 'plaintiff attorney' at trial
Thomas Gordon Maag Thomas Maag doesn't want evidence related to his position as a "prominent Madison County plaintiff's attorney" brought up in court while being prosecuted for soliciting a prostitute, according to a recent court filing.
Peel files appeal on conviction and sentence
Gary Peel filed his notice of appeal of the final judgment and his sentence to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Dec. 4.
Tanker truck driver sues for slip on fuel
Bob Craig filed a personal injury suit against HWRT Oil Company in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 30, claiming he was injured at the HWRT terminal in Norris City in Saline County.
Traffic fatality after last year's ice storm prompts suit against Edwardsville and driver
The estate of Ann Gardiner filed a wrongful death suit against Larry Brock and the City of Edwardsville in Madison County Circuit Court Dec. 3 over a traffic accident that occurred after last year's widespread ice storm.
Waterpark employees failed to hold man's hand on ride, suit says
Splash City A man who claims that employees of a Collinsville water park failed to hold his hand while he got the feel of a ride is suing the operators of Splash City Family Waterpark for more than $50,000.
Unpaid note subject of suit
Michael Guide filed a breach of contract suit against Anthony Kemper and Kemper Brothers Enterprises in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 30, claiming the defendants failed to pay a promissory note.
Suit against Rosewood claims resident fell
Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville The estate of a man who was a resident at Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville filed a wrongful death suit claiming Rosewood failed to provide for the care and safety of its residents.
Bah humbug? Guest sues Maryville couple for tripping on cord used in Christmas display
Matthew Donithan filed suit against a Maryville couple for tripping over a power cord they used to light an outdoor Christmas display.
Walgreen sued for giving customer wrong dosage
A woman who purchased a prescription from the Jerseyville Walgreen filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 28, alleging she was given the wrong dosage.
High court knocks out class action against Intel
Justice Fitzgerald In a 5-0 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled both lower courts got it wrong in a Madison County case that allowed a national class action to go forward against Intel over Pentium IV processors.
Tom Lakin will have one trial after all, judge rules
Lakin United States District Judge J. Phil Gilbert ruled again that Tom Lakin will have just one trial.
Stack's ruling sinks barge worker's Jones Act claim
Judge Stack A barge that cannot move is not a vessel.
Former chief judge represents plaintiffs in head-on collision suit
The former chief judge of St. Clair County Circuit Court filed suit on behalf of Paula Kelley and the estate of Carrie Randolph involving a head-on collision on Interstate 55.