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Woman sues park district after falling in hole
A woman who tripped and fell in a large hole at the Veteran's Parkway Park has filed a personal injury suit against Granite City Park District, alleging the part district failed to fill the hole.
Tanning company sued over fan cut
Jenna Mattson has filed a personal injury suit against Hollywood Tan, alleging the tanning company was negligent.
Carr wants new damages trial in Magna Bank v. Thompson Coburn
Stack Rex Carr's client won a protracted legal malpractice trial four months ago in Madison County, but the veteran trial lawyer claims the jury's award was "inadequate."
Colorado woman files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A Colorado woman suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County.
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SuperValu says woman caused her own fall
A water puddle that allegedly collected on an aisle of the Highland SuperValu was obvious so no duty of care was owed to a personal injury defendant, the store said in court papers.
Company seeks dismissal of wrongful death suit
Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging has filed a motion to dismiss a wrongful death complaint filed against them.
Woman sues trucking company over injuries
A woman who was injured while unloading a tractor trailer filed a personal injury lawsuit against USA Truck and driver Michael Perlick, alleging they were negligent.
City seeks to demolish 'nuisance' property
The city of Wood River has filed a demolition complaint against Beth Null, seeking an order to demolish the property at 249 South 7th.
Woman sues doctor, hospital over twin's death
Alton Memorial Hospital The mother of a twin who died shortly after birth has filed a wrongful death complaint against Dr. Tim Kisabeth and Alton Memorial Hospital, alleging the defendants deviated from the standard of care when delivering her child.
Kevcor Construction sued for breach of contract
KT Winneburg has filed a breach of contract complaint against Kevcor Construction, alleging that Kevcor faltered on an escrow deal.
Feds want 'black binder' left in car of Lakin cooperating witness
Tom Lakin (left) and his attorney Scott Rosenblum Federal prosecutor Steve Clark wants to know the contents of a black binder that Tom Lakin left behind in the car of a witness working with the government.
Dog owner asks bite case to be dismissed
Circuit Judge Daniel Stack A man accused of letting his dog bite a friend at his house wants Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to dismiss the case arguing the complaint fails to state a cause of action which relief can be granted.
Woman sues after being struck by car
A woman who was struck by a car while sitting on a sidewalk has filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging she sustained permanent injuries.
Railway worker files FELA lawsuit over noise exposure
Alton & Southern Railway in East St. Louis A 13 year veteran with Alton & Southern Railway has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint, alleging he was exposed to noise pollution.
New Jersey mesothelioma sufferer files complaint in Madison County
A New Jersey man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 17, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Lawsuit claims woman was fired after work injury
Martha Gossett has filed a retaliatory discharge complaint against Cope Plastics, alleging she was fired after sustaining a work related injury.
Fifth District upholds Mendelsohn in Wood River TIF suit, reverses on 'blight' issue
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed in part and reversed in part a decision by Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn who ruled in 2006 that the city of Wood River complied with the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in a Wal-Mart development project.
Woman sues MCT over fall
A woman who tripped and fell while attempting to enter a Madison County Transit bus has filed a personal injury lawsuit, alleging MCT failed to provide a safe means of egress onto the bus.