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New Lawsuits: Thursday, March 13
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New Lawsuits: Wednesday, March 12
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FELA suit: Rough caboose ride causes railroader's injury
A Marion man filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint against Illinois Central Railroad in United States District Court March 13, alleging he sustained permanent injuries to his left arm when he was exposed to a violent jerk while riding on a caboose on March 20, 2005.
Peel assigned to low security corrections facility in Kentucky
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has placed Gary Peel at the low security Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Ashland, Ken., a low-security institution housing male inmates with a satellite camp that houses minimum security inmates.
Legal malpractice trial will last past Easter
Carr A legal malpractice trial seems to have eternal life in Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack's courtroom.
Intestine lacerated medical malpractice suit claims
Penny Keller filed a medical malpractice suit against Dr. James Dalla Riva and Anderson Hospital in Madison County Circuit Court March 11, alleging she had complications due to Dalla Riva's alleged negligence.
Mother claims driver and bar to blame for daughter's death
A mother whose daughter was killed by an alleged drunk driver filed a wrongful death suit against the man who allegedly ran her over and the tavern who allegedly served him too many alcoholic beverages.
Seven asbestos suits filed by three firms in one day for claimants in six states
Mesothelioma victims from New Hampshire, Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan filed asbestos complaints in Madison County Circuit Court March 3, alleging their exposure to asbestos and asbestos fibers caused their illnesses.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, March 11
Victoria Johnson v. Donna Fiske
Judy Dallas appointed new probation director
Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis along with the other circuit judges of the Third Judicial Circuit Court have appointed Judy A. (Pieper) Dallas as the new Probation director effective March 14.
Regions files breach complaint in Madison County
Regions Bank filed a breach of contract suit against Justin Warren and Brian Koontz in Madison County Circuit Court March 5, alleging they have failed to repay a $64,000 loan.
Retaliatory discharge suit filed against Von Alst Operating
Kenneth Sheppard filed a retaliatory discharge suit against Von Alst Operating in Madison County Circuit Court March 5, alleging he was fired after exercising his rights under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.
New Lawsuits: Monday, March 10
Corby Giles, Special Administrator of the Estate of Oliver McAfoos v. St. Anthony's Hospital et.al.
Estate claims leukemia death caused by benzene
The estate of James Granat filed suit against 19 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court claiming his benzene exposure caused him to develop myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myelogenous leukemia which led to his death on Jan 17.
New Lawsuits: Friday, March 7
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New Lawsuits: Wednesday, March 5
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Carr takes stand in legal malpractice case he's leading
Rex Carr After four weeks of testimony, Magna Bank finally finished presenting evidence in the legal malpractice lawsuit against Thompson Coburn.
Maag's trial on solicitation charges continued
Thomas Maag Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs granted Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag's motion to continue his jury trial in which Maag is charged with soliciting a sexual act, a class B misdemeanor.
Colorectal screening should have been prescribed, med mal suit says
A woman who was diagnosed with colon cancer filed a medical malpractice suit against Kevin Konzen, M.D. of Heartland Healthcare in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 29, alleging her doctor failed to recommend that she have a screening examination for colorectal cancer despite her age.
Unsuitable fill dirt causing foundation to crack, suit says
103 Kingsbrooke Blvd. in Glen Carbon The owners of 103 Kingsbrooke Blvd. in Glen Carbon filed suit against Kingsbrooke Development and Art Wilson in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 29, alleging the foundation in their home is cracking because the lot the home is built on was not suitable.