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Bubby & Sissy's says fall was customer's fault
A lawyer for Bubby & Sissy's bar in Alton claims the plaintiff in a personal injury suit against them is the only one to blame for injuries she sustained when she tripped and fell on an uneven ledge.
Stack dismisses pontoon boat paralysis suit
A lawsuit filed by the son of a longtime Madison County employee who became paralyzed after jumping off a boat in shallow water during a 2005 Fourth of July party has been dismissed.
Jury goes for defense in med mal trial against Maryville surgeon
Crowder A Madison County jury delivered a defense verdict June 5 in a medical malpractice complaint against Maryville doctor Charles Lane, M.D after deliberating just less than two hours.
Church and former pastor named in sexual abuse suit
Anthony Muzzarelli (ISP Photo) The mother of a 13-year-old boy claims her son suffers from permanent emotional injuries after having been sexually abused by his youth pastor, according to a lawsuit filed June 4 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Trackman files FELA suit against Norfolk Southern
A trackman for Norfolk Southern Railway filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint in Madison County Circuit Court June 9, alleging Norfolk failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Annuity investors defrauded says Cueto class action suit
A class action complaint has been filed in Madison County Circuit Court against Morgan Keegan & Company, MetLife, and Regions Financial Corporation alleging the defendants violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act.
Metal piece in spicy chicken sandwich causes injury
Jack in the Box A man who broke his tooth when biting into a spicy chicken sandwich at the Granite City Jack in the Box filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 4.
Howard Johnson Express sued by former employee
A former employee of Howard Johnson Express Inn of Collinsville filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 6, alleging she was fired after exercising her rights for requesting workers' compensation benefits.
Breach suit filed by Florida woman
A Clearwater, Fla. woman filed a breach of contract complaint against Christine and Wesley Whorl of Glen Carbon in Madison County Circuit Court June 6, alleging they defaulted on a promissory note.
Demolition petition filed by Maryville
The Village of Maryville filed a petition for demolition against Ryan Giacolleto in Madison County Circuit Court June 6, alleging Giacolleto's property at 2938 Maryville Road is unsafe.
Former Olin employee files retaliatory discharge suit
Deborah Coffman filed a retaliatory discharge complaint against Olin Brass in Madison County Circuit Court June 2, alleging she was fired after filing for workers' compensation benefits.
Soccer for Fun named in heel injury lawsuit
Soccer for Fun A woman who injured her heel at Soccer for Fun has filed a personal injury complaint against the Pontoon Beach sports park.
Floridian files asbestos complaint in Madison County
The estate of a Florida man who died from mesothelioma filed suit against 12 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Fifth District upholds Cueto's ruling against Dell
Lakin MOUNT VERNON-The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed a ruling by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto in a class action case against Dell in which Cueto found that a prohibition on class arbitration in Dell's arbitration clause was unenforceable, entering an order striking prohibition and compelling arbitration.
Jury rules for defense in pedestrian's parking lot injury
After a three-day trial, a Madison County jury ruled for the defense in a traffic accident trial against Madison County Transit (MCT) and Agency for Community Transit (ACT) in Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron's courtroom.
Car accident trial in Madison County results in $20k verdict for plaintiff
Peter Blasi After a brief two day trial, a Madison County jury awarded Shelly Smith $20,000 for lower back injuries she received in a 2004 traffic accident.
Minnesota woman files asbestos claim in Madison County
A Minnesota woman suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 3.
Olin employee sues security firm after attack in parking lot
Olin An Olin employee who was assaulted in the parking lot after his shift ended filed a personal injury complaint against the security firm contracted to secure the premises.
Customer trips on debris left in aisle, sues Value City Furniture
A woman who allegedly tripped over debris in an aisle at the Collinsville Value City Furniture store filed suit May 29 in Madison County Circuit Court seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she sustained.
Tractor trailer load crushes driver, suit claims
The estate of Steve DeVries filed a wrongful death complaint against Metro Contract Services (MCS) and Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging Company alleging DeVries was killed when the load on his tractor trailer fell on top of him.