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Republican corrections worker claims Democrat officials violate his rights
Sen. Forby An Illinois Department of Corrections employee who claims to be a Republican filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois State Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton), State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg), the Big Muddy River Correctional Facility warden and assistant warden alleging they violated his First Amendment constitutional rights.
Lakin scheduled to appear in court July 31
Tom Lakin (left) and his attorney Scott Rosenblum BENTON-U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert wants Tom Lakin to appear in his courtroom at 10 a.m. on July 31.
Religious TV network worker claims employer violated ADA
A former television director with TCT Television Network filed suit against the network in federal court alleging TCT violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it fired him.
Chicago attorney charged with sexual assault in Madison County
Huon (Madison County Jail) A Chicago attorney who was posing as a supervisor for a company that sets up promotions for alcohol sales at area bars was charged in Madison County July 2, with two counts of criminal sexual assault, two counts of criminal sexual abuse and one count of unlawful restraint.
Prisoner wants compensation for having to sleep near toilet
A man serving a 49-year prison sentence for predatory criminal sexual assault and possession of child pornography filed a federal lawsuit against Clark County Sheriff Jerry Parsley and Jail Administrator John Hammond alleging his civil rights were violated.
DRS Bonded Services sued for unfair debt collection practices
Danielle Phillips filed a federal lawsuit against DRS Bonded Collection Services in United States District Court June 11, alleging DRS violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by making numerous false statements while trying to collect an old debt.
Breach suit filed by Lewis & Clark CC over Blue Bird motor coach
Lewis & Clark Community College filed a breach of contract complaint against Blue Bird Corporation in Madison County Circuit Court June 24, alleging it delivered a completely different motor coach than what was contracted for.
Former Morgan Stanley branch manager sues for breach of contract
A former branch manager and financial adviser with Morgan Stanley filed a three-count suit against his former employer in Madison County Circuit Court June 23, alleging breach of contract, defamation and tortuous interference with a business expectancy.
BNSF machinist, truck driver claims repetitive trauma
An employee of BNSF Railway filed a filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 23, alleging he developed repetitive trauma injuries during his 32 year career with the railroad as a machine operator and truck driver.
Anhydrous ammonia trespasses into neighbor's home, suit says
A dispute between neighbors made its way to the Madison County Courthouse on June 20, when Mark Kistner of 809 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon filed suit against John Stille of 814 Glen Crossing Road alleging Stille negligently allowed anhydrous ammonia to enter his home on April 22, 2007.
Mac & Mick's claims customer provoked attack
A Pontoon Beach sports bar argues that a former patron is responsible for provoking an incident at question in a dram shop law suit.
Madison County wants out of med mal complaint
Madison County wants to be dismissed from a medical malpractice complaint filed by Sharon Warlick of Alton who alleges she was treated with an unnecessary drug which led to the need for a liver transplant.
Union Pacific sued by maintenance employee
A maintenance of way employee for Union Pacific Railroad filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 18, alleging the railroad failed to provide him a safe place to work during his career causing him to develop repetitive trauma injuries.
Arizona man claims asbestos exposure from grandfather's clothing
An Arizona man suffering from mesothelioma filed suit against 59 defendant corporations alleging their negligence led to the development of his fatal disease.
Wal-Mart sued by customer in premises liability complaint
A woman who was injured at the Highland Wal-Mart filed a personal injury suit against the retailer in Madison County Circuit Court June 23, alleging the property was not kept in a reasonably safe condition.
Gori, Julian break ties, team up in new firm
Gori Edwardsville has a new asbsestos law firm comprised of familiar Madison County faces.
Bishop, Peoria Diocese seek dismissal from priest sex abuse suit
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria and Bishop Daniel Jenky filed a Section 2-619.1 motion to dismiss from a civil suit filed by an Edwardsville woman who claims her priest impregnated her and then coerced her into an abortion.
Maag trial now set to begin July 21
Maag Thomas Maag's criminal trial on charges he solicited a sexual act from an undercover Granite City police sting has again been continued. Trial is now set for July 21.
Prosecutors, defense want extra time to review Lakin report
Tom Lakin (left) and Scott Rosenblum BENTON-Tom Lakin's Pre-Sentence Investigative Report (PSR) was completed June 9, but both Lakin's defense team and federal prosecutors want U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert to give them more time to file objections to the report.
Accident victim in dram shop suit asks for default judgment
A woman who was injured when an alleged drunk driver collided with her vehicle after consuming alcoholic beverages at the Luna Cafe is asking Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder to grant her motion for a default judgment.