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Inmate's suit targets prison guards' treatment, Ill. jail policy
A jailed sex offender has sued the Illinois Department of Corrections for $2 million damages claiming his Constitutional rights were breached in an Illinois prison.
Seaman seeks compensation, payments in barge-injury claim
A barge worker on the Mississippi River who claims he permanently injured his hip on the job has sued Teco Barge Line for failing to provide a safe working environment.
Lawyer's pricey malpractice testimony draws big legal crowd
Tom Keefe An expert witness charging $1,000 per hour was the star attraction last week at the malpractice trial of law firm Thompson Coburn.
Crushed by truck in parking lot, woman's estate files suit
Schneider National Carriers The estate of Cathie Ann Dolter filed a wrongful death complaint against Schneider National Carriers, Keene's Transfer and Marion Beaty in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 20, alleging she was struck by a truck while walking at the Flying J's in Granite City on Jan. 21.
Adverse reaction to wash formula alleged in suit
A woman who slipped on a floor mat at an area gas station filed a personal injury suit against the supplier of the mats in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 22.
Teacher claims Collinsville school board hasn't paid settlement in old suit
A teacher at Kreitner Elementary School in Collinsville filed suit against the Collinsville Board of Education and several of its members in Madison County Circuit Court alleging the school board has failed to meet the terms of a settlement reached in federal court.
Change of plea hearing set in Lakin case
Tom Lakin
United States District Judge J. Phil Gilbert in Benton will hold a plea agreement hearing in Tom Lakin's criminal case Thursday at 10 a.m.
Patient broke her hip at hospital, med mal suit claims
Alton Memorial Marian Twigg filed a medical malpractice suit against Alton Memorial Hospital alleging that patient Elizabeth Carter broke her hip at the hospital.
Bank files suit over unpaid promissory note, credit card account
Associated Bank filed suit against Arthur and Bonnie Kotsybar and Chocolates N' Amour in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 21, alleging the defendants failed to make payments on two promissory notes and a Visa account.
State Farm seeking repayment on auto claims
State Farm Insurance filed three separate civil suits in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 14, seeking repayment of funds that were paid to policy holders.
Unmopped water leads to slip, fall and suit
A woman who slipped and fell at the Granite City Schnucks filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 20, seeking damages in excess of $60,000 for injuries she allegedly sustained.
Former Madison County bailiff sued for breach of contract
Charles "Rod" Taylor Former Madison County bailiff Charles "Rod" Taylor was named as a defendant in a breach of contract suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 20.
Wrongful death complaint filed against Gateway doctor
The estate of Della Seibold filed a wrongful death suit against Usman Qayyum, M.D. in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 21, alleging the doctor deviated from the standard of care when treating Seibold.
Minnesotan files asbestos complaint in Madison County
Harvey Carlson of Minnesota filed an asbestos suit against 65 defendant corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos from 1953 through 1999 while working as a laborer, engineer, fireman, oiler and coal passer at various locations including the state of Illinois.
Wyoming man's estate files Madison County asbestos complaint
The estate of a Wyoming man filed an asbestos suit against 64 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 11, alleging his exposure to asbestos led to his death.
Trial against Thompson Coburn could run as marathon
Kurt Schroeder After providing testimony eight separate days over three weeks totaling nearly 30 hours, former Thompson Coburn attorney Kurt Schroeder exited stage left out of the Madison County Courthouse in a civil trial that appears will last a long time.
Lakins accused of malicious prosecution in new suit
Brad Lakin East Alton attorney Ed Unsell filed a malicious prosecution complaint against Brad Lakin, The Lakin Law Firm and Kristopher Lakin in Madison County Circuit Court on Wednesday alleging that a $50 million countersuit they filed against him and four of his clients in 2006 was baseless.
Madison County jury rules for State Farm in house fire trial
DeFranco After four days of testimony, a Madison County jury ruled Feb. 15 that State Farm Insurance did not breach contract when it denied a Bethalto house fire claim.
ARDC files complaint against Verett for making false statements to Missouri judge
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) filed a two-count complaint against Edwardsville attorney Amanda Verett alleging she engaged in conduct that "tends to...bring the courts or the legal profession into disrepute."
Lawyer spats, objections slowing down mega trial
Carr Constant objections and fierce bickering are slowing progress in one of the most dramatic and complicated civil trials ever held in Madison County Circuit Court.