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Dental malpractice suit claims dentures not right
Gertie Smith filed a medical malpractice suit against Anna Smith, D.M.D. of Godfrey claiming the dentist failed to use proper dental practices in placing dentures in her mouth.
SimmonsCoopers' newest MC asbestos claims are out-of-staters
What do mesothelioma victims from Texas, Georgia, and Ohio have in common?
Wrongful death complaint filed against Cassens
The estate of Mildred Hoots filed a wrongful death suit against Cassens Transport Company and its employee in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 29, alleging their negligence led to Hootss death.
Lakin required to put $325k in escrow for East Alton home
Tom Lakin Thomas Lakin has brokered a deal with federal prosecutors that calls for him to place $325,000 into an interest bearing escrow account for possible forfeiture in connection with allegations he gave women cocaine to have sex with a minor boy.
Madison County deputy clerk sadly missed by staff
Madison County Deputy Circuit Clerk Janet Bell was laid to rest on Wednesday after suffering fatal injuries in a three-car, head-on collision Jan. 25.
Wet substance on Red Apple floor causes customer's injury
A woman who claims she broke her femur at the Red Apple Restaurant in Maryville, filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 29, alleging a wet substance on the floor caused her injury.
Charges against Maag amended, trial date set
Madison County Assistant State's Attorney Thomas Gibbons amended charges against Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag related to his Nov. 2 arrest in Granite City for allegedly soliciting a prostitute.
Prisoner's suit seeks vegetables and $800,000
An inmate serving a 10-year sentence for aggravated battery with a firearm filed suit against the Illinois Department of Corrections alleging he is being deprived of his rights to a vegetarian diet.
County secretary claims she was subjected to debasing pornography
A county board secretary for Madison County filed a motion in federal court asking the county to admit that she reported seeing former county administrator James K. Monday watching pornography during business hours on a computer belonging to the county.
Granite City man sues law firm for unfair debt collection practices
A Granite City man filed a federal lawsuit against a Chicago law firm alleging it violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when the firm sued him in Cook County rather than Madison County.
Golfer seeks $100k for rough ride to fifth tee
A golfer is blaming the owners of Elmwood Golf Course for failing to prevent the use of a shortcut on rough terrain between the fourth and fifth holes, according to a personal injury lawsuit filed in Madison County Circuit Court.
Reporter held in contempt for refusing deposition by Cueto
Belleville News-Democrat reporter George Pawlaczyk was held in contempt of court after he refused to give deposition testimony to Amiel Cueto in connection with a suit against the Chicago Tribune, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and the Illinois Civil Justice League and its political action committee, JUSTPAC.
Toaster oven destroys home, insurer seeks money paid on claim
Depositors Insurance Company filed suit against Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 17, alleging a toaster oven destroyed its customer's home.
Man sues his parents for son's drowning
The father of a boy who allegedly drowned in his grandparents' pool filed a wrongful death suit against his own parents.
Shop class student sues Bethalto High for heavy lifting injury
A student at Bethalto High School filed a personal injury suit against Bethalto Community School District #8, alleging the school failed to provide equipment for lifting heavy things.
Minnesotan claims sales rep father suffered mesothelioma
A Minnesota man filed an asbestos suit against 10 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 16, alleging his father died from mesothelioma.
Lakin not trying to intimidate witness, 'nothing could be farther from the truth,' says lawyer
Thomas Lakin claims he did not attempt to intimidate a government witness by faxing a hand-written note. And any allegation to the contrary, he says, is "baseless" and "defies all common sense and logic."
Bile duct cut during gallbladder surgery, woman claims
Gateway Regional Medical Center A Granite City woman filed a medical malpractice suit against Gateway Regional Medical Center and Gustavo Vonderlancken, M.D. in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 9, alleging they deviated from standards of care during her gallbladder surgery.
Man claims injuries from pallet jack in suit against Save-A-Lot
Dan Meyer filed a personal injury suit against the Granite City Save-A-Lot alleging he was injured by an employee's negligence.
New guardian sues revoked guardian for taking advantage of disabled adult
The court appointed guardian of Mary Pancher, a disabled adult, filed suit against Pancher's former guardian in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 16, alleging the former guardian breached her fiduciary duty.