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Med mal suit filed against SLU Hospital in Madison County
St. Louis University Hospital A Texas woman filed a medical malpractice complaint against St. Louis University Hospital in Madison County Circuit Court April 3, alleging the hospital deviated from the standard of care when treating her.
Collinsville Board of Education seeks to dismiss teacher's suit
Kreitner Elementary School Seven members of the Collinsville Board of Education are asking Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla to dismiss a complaint filed against them by a teacher at Kreitner Elementary School.
Railroad engineer claims sleep disorder in $50k suit
A former engineer for Norfolk Southern filed suit against the railroad alleging his sleep disorder was caused by being forced to work "irregular shifts."
Norfolk Southern worker files complaint in Madison County
A Norfolk Southern employee who was injured while unloading railroad cars filed a personal injury complaint in Madison County Circuit Court April 14, alleging she sustained painful and permanent injuries.
Meridian Village targeted in med mal complaint
Meridian Village The estate of Irmona Browning filed suit against Meridian Village Care Center in Madison County Circuit Court April 11, alleging the nursing home violated the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, April 15
Judith Gately, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Nathaniel Gately, Deceased, and Jerry Westmoreland v. Robert Blain, Executor of the Estate of Brian Blain, deceased
Fall from doc's exam table leads to $50k personal injury claim
A man who fell off a doctor's exam table filed a personal injury suit against St. Louis Cardiology Consultants claiming they failed to assist him.
Virginian's estate files 165th asbestos complaint in Madison County
Asbestos lawsuits account for more than half of all major civil cases filed so far this year in Madison County Circuit Court.
Jones Act suit filed against Matteson Marine Service
Bruce Congdon filed a Jones Act complaint against Matteson Marine Service in U.S. District Court April 7, alleging his employer failed to provide him a safe place to work.
'Ramping' biker boy's appeal upheld by appellate court
Moran MOUNT VERNON - In a 2-1 split decision, the Fifth District Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon affirmed former Madison County Circuit Judge George Moran's decision to grant summary judgment in favor an eight-year-old boy injured while riding his bike.
Luna Cafe employee allegedly hits patron on head with beer bottle
Luna Cafe Donna Dioneda filed a dram shop complaint against the Luna Cafe in Madison County Circuit Court April 8, alleging she was assaulted by a drunken patron.
Madison County secretary demands documents in sexual harassment suit
A secretary's sexual harassment lawsuit against Madison County demands that documents be turned over within five days of a court order.
Injured jet ski passenger claims operator jumped wake of another vessel
A woman who was permanently injured while riding as a passenger on a jet ski filed a personal injury suit against the watercraft's operator in Madison County Circuit Court April 8, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
Patient claims surgeon lacerated small bowel in med mal complaint
Cynthia Moore filed a medical malpractice suit against Dennis Hurford, M.D. alleging he was negligent during an exploratory surgery.
Alton cemetery violated Wrongful Tree Cutting Act, couple claims in suit
An Alton couple filed a civil suit against St. Joseph's Cemetery claiming trees and shrubbery were removed from their property without permission in violation of the Wrongful Tree Cutting Act.
Medtronic's defibrillator subject of Madison County personal injury suit
Donald Shewmake filed suit against Medtronic, Inc. alleging he suffered personal injuries and economic damages as a result of a defective and dangerous defibrillator.
Lowe's customer claims garden hose posed unreasonable risk of harm
A Granite City man who tripped and fell and the Glen Carbon Lowe's filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 7, alleging there was an unreasonable risk of harm to customers present while he was shopping.
Seaman files Jones Act suit against U.S. United Barge Line
A seaman for U.S. United Barge Line filed a Jones Act complaint against his employer alleging unsafe work conditions.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, April 8
Fresh from the courthouse:
Illinois seeks to recoup $864k paid in IDOT worker's death
The state of Illinois filed a civil suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 3, seeking to collect in excess of $864,413 paid to the widow of an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) worker killed when struck by a vehicle.