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DOJ accepting nominations for Medal of Valor recipients
The Department of Justice's Officer of Justice Programs is accepting nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
Justice Karmeier to administer oath to new attorneys
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will preside and administer the attorney's oath when 149 new attorneys are admitted to practice in ceremonies in Collinsville on Thursday, May 8.
Alton woman claims unnecessary drug led to need for liver transplant
An Alton woman filed a medical malpractice complaint against Robert Bruce, M.D., and the Madison County Health Department alleging she was treated with an unnecessary drug which led to the need for a liver transplant.
Callis will serve as chief judge until 2010
Ann Callis The Circuit Judges of the Third Judicial Circuit have voted to re-appoint Ann Callis as Chief Judge for a two-year term effective May 1.
Maag thought he was getting mugged, not arrested during sex sting
Thomas Maag Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag testified that on the night of Nov. 2, 2007, he thought he was getting mugged, not arrested by the Granite City police for soliciting a sex act.
Godfrey lawyer sues Freed & Weiss for not paying litigation fees
A local lawyer filed a breach of contract complaint against Chicago law firm Freed & Weiss in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging the law firm has refused to pay him legal fees.
Lawyer advises Tom Lakin not to take polygraph
Tom Lakin (left) leaving the federal courthouse in Benton on Feb. 28, with his lawyer Scott Rosenblum. Tom Lakin has been advised not to take a polygraph test.
Defense verdict: Jury says plaintiff responsible for slip and fall
After deliberating one hour and 40 minutes, a Madison County jury handed down a defense verdict in a two-day slip and fall trial.
Demolition petition filed by city of Troy
The City of Troy filed a petition for demolition of property at 220 Edwwardsville Rd.
Gap in sidewalk subject of personal injury suit against Walgreens
A one-and-a-half inch gap between sections of concrete at the Collinsville Walgreens is the subject of a personal injury complaint filed in Madison County Circuit Court April 30.
Norfolk Southern wants Michigan man's complaint kicked out of Madison County
Judge Byron Norfolk Southern Railway is asking Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint based on forum non conveniens.
Weber denied chance to depose doctor over scant med mal certificate
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder denied Bruce T. Vest, Jr., M.D.'s motion to compel the deposition testimony of a physician who supplied a one-page, 11-line certificate of merit in a wrongful death suit filed against him in 2006.
Former bailiff says $60k was a gift, not a loan, in breach suit
Charles Taylor Former Madison County Bailiff Charles "Rod" Taylor responded to a breach of contract suit alleging he failed to repay a $60,000 loan to John Michael Potter by claiming the money was a gift.
Kenny's Bar in Granite City blamed for alcohol-related attack
Kenny's Bar A man who was allegedly assaulted at Kenny's Bar in Granite City filed a dram shop complaint in Madison County Circuit Court April 25, alleging an intoxicated patron attacked him.
New Lawsuits: Monday, April 28
Geoffrey Lancey v. Stephen Reamer and Michelle Huffman
Retaliatory discharge alleged in suit against Hitz Memorial Home
A civil suit was filed against Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra by a former employee who claims she was fired for receiving workers' compensation benefits.
Brutal beating at Granite City tavern prompts $150k suit
Lenny's in Granite City A man who claims he was brutally attacked at a Granite City tavern filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 16, alleging his injuries were so severe he had to be airlifted to a St. Louis hospital.
Florida mechanic files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A Florida man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 22, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Collinsville couple claims rights violated; cops destroyed their alcohol
A Collinsville couple filed a nine-count civil complaint against the City of Collinsville and three police officers in Madison County Circuit Court April 18, alleging the officers violated their constitutional rights.
New Lawsuits: Friday, April 25
Robert Stonum v. Kenny's Bar