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Judge Callis: Humbled as public servant, but no help to the Cards!
Callis Recently elected to another term as chief judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County Circuit Judge Ann Callis relishes going to the bench during jury weeks and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with new jurors.
Both sides of sexual harassment case want summary judgments
Now that all discovery is complete in the sexual harassment case filed against Madison County by county employee Robin Beem, both sides argue that they are entitled to summary judgments.
Man sues after gas station fall
Robert Dickerson has filed a personal injury complaint against Murphy Oil USA, alleging the gas station failed to maintain their property in a safe manner.
Maag's solicitation trial continued, again
Thomas Maag Thomas Maag's criminal trial over charges of soliciting a sex act has been continued for the third time at his request.
Man sues theater over slippery floor
A man who slipped on popcorn at a movie theater has filed a personal injury complaint against Kerasotes Showplace Theaters.
Couple sues contractor over unfinished job
A Swansea couple just wanted to remodel their home, instead they claim they had the contractor from hell.
Ambulance driver sued
A Glen Carbon woman was injured when a Laughlin Ambulance allegedly collided with her July 19, 2007.
Doctor sued over eye treatment
Traci Woolfolk has filed a medical malpractice suit against Dr. Wen Y. Chen, alleging he deviated from the acceptable standard of care when treating her eye issues.
Conductor files lawsuit against Norfolk Southern
A conductor for Norfolk Southern Railway has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint against his employer, alleging they failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Lakin to appear before judge on sex and drug charges
Tom Lakin (left) and his attorney Scott Rosenblum Tom Lakin still must appear before U.S. District Court Judge J. Phil Gilbert on July 31, however, Gilbert moved the hearing from Benton to East St. Louis.
Man sues over $55,000 promissory note
John Hickox has filed a breach of contract complaint against Todd Rasch, alleging Rasch failed to repay a $55,000 promissory note that was to be used for home repairs.
Couple sues over malfunctioning defibrillator
Lonnie Chambers filed a product liability complaint against Medtronic, Inc., seeking damages for personal injuries and economic damages suffered as a result of an alleged defective and dangerous defibrillator.
Estate sues 15 companies over benzene exposure
The estate of Derek Rea filed suit against 15 corporations in Madison County Circuit Court, claiming Rea's benzene exposure caused him to develop cute myelogenous leukemia, which led to his death last month.
Man's estate files asbestos lawsuit
The estate of Bernard Lichtenstien has filed a two count complaint against two companies alleging asbestos caused the man's death.
Railway worker says he was exposed to unsafe work conditions
A longtime employee of BNSF Railway Company filed a federal complaint against the second largest transcontinental railroad alleging he was repeatedly exposed to unsafe work conditions that caused him permanent injuries.
Stack certifies class action against Hartford Insurance
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has certified a class action complaint against Hartford Insurance Company alleging the insurer engaged in a scheme to reduce payouts under medical payments coverage in property and casualty insurance policies by using biased third party software programs to adjust claims.
Salmonella poisoning trial to get under way July 14
Casa Romero Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron will preside over a civil trial involving a man who claims food he was served at Casa Romero in East Alton on May 21, 2005, was tainted with salmonella.
Amiel Cueto seeks $98.5 million over busted land deal
Amiel Cueto Amiel Cueto filed a 31-count complaint against 11 defendants in St. Clair County Circuit Court alleging they failed to complete a $9 million land deal on riverfront property he owned in East St. Louis.
Construction zone accident on Hwy. 15 in Belleville subject of suit
The estate of Cedrick B. Gasper filed a wrongful death suit against Beelman Truck, Ryterski Trucking and truck driver Steven Shaw in St. Clair County Circuit Court July 3, alleging Gasper died after a collision.
Stack allows atrazine class actions to go forward, but leaves door open for defendants
Six proposed class actions against major chemical manufacturers will be allowed to continue after surviving motions to dismiss filed nearly 30 months ago with Madison County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Stack.