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New Lawsuits: Wednesday, April 23
John Hagarty v. Karen Denton
ConocoPhillips says benzene plaintiff fails to ID its products
Larry Hepler ConocoPhillips filed a motion to dismiss a benzene complaint alleging it contains insufficient facts and pleads numerous legal conclusions without a factual basis.
Weber's dismissal of $5 check fee class action upheld by appellate court
Don Weber MOUNT VERNON-In a unanimous Rule 23 order, the Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed former Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber's ruling to dismiss a class action complaint against First Banks.
Gateway and doctor want med mal complaint dismissed over flawed certificate
Gateway Regional Medical Center and Ravi Kumar, M.D. are asking Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to dismiss a wrongful death suit filed against them because the certificate of merit is flawed.
Homeowners sued by invitee who fell from deck
A man who fell from a deck filed a personal injury suit against Walter E. Haire Living Trust, Walter Haire and Mary Bailey in Madison County Circuit Court April 22, alleging they failed to warn him that the deck was in a state of disrepair.
Dog bite 10 years ago subject of civil suit
Sarah George filed a civil suit against Brian and Julie Brenton in Madison County Circuit Court April 21, alleging she was bitten by a dog 10 years ago when she was a minor.
Birthing problems prompt mother to file med mal complaint
Lisa Fletcher filed a medical malpractice complaint against Kevin Michael Scharff, M.D. and Anderson Hospital in Madison County Circuit Court April 22, alleging they deviated from the standard of care when delivering her daughter on April 29, 2006.
Man sues for injuries suffered in assault at The Cellar
A Highland man filed a Dram Shop complaint against The Cellar alleging a patron assaulted him as a result of his intoxication.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, April 22
Bethany Fletcher, a minor, by and through her mother and next friend, Lisa Fletcher and Lisa Fletcher, individually v. Kevin Michael Scharff, M.D., and Anderson Hospital
Defective roller shoe leads to personal injury suit against Value City
Value City Darla Taylor claims Value City Department Store sold her a defective shoe in a personal injury suit filed April 16 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Bubby & Sissy's bar sued by patron who slips on uneven surface
Bubby & Sissy's A woman who tripped at Bubby & Sissy's bar filed suit against the Alton tavern in Madison County Circuit Court April 16, alleging negligence due to an uneven surface.
Utah man files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A Utah man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 17, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
New Lawsuits: Monday, April 21
Julie Luna v. Hitz Memorial Home and Marsha Haslett
Dalla-Riva wants med mal suit dismissed over 'consultant's' report
A well-known area obstetrician who has been sued seven times in the past five years is asking a Madison County judge to dismiss a medical malpractice case.
New Lawsuits: Friday, April 18
Emma Smith v. Mary Fedder
New Lawsuits: Thursday, April 17
Mark Burk v. Meghan Magdich
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, April 16
Yan Shulin v. Na Tejin and Zhang Hui Cun
Hearing in Maag's prostitution case reset for April 29
Thomas Maag's mugshot from the Granite City Police Department. A hearing on Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag's motion to suppress evidence in a misdemeanor case that alleges he solicited a prostitute has been rescheduled until 10 a.m. on April 29.
Suit involving tractor trailer accident filed and dismissed in same day
A wrongful death suit involving a tractor trailer accident last year was filed April 15 in Madison County and dismissed the very same day.
Diesel mechanic files FELA complaint against Norfolk Southern
A man who claims injuries to his back and spine were caused by repetitive traumas while employed as a diesel mechanic for Norfolk Southern Railway, filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 14.