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Virginia family files FELA suit in Madison County
The estate of a Charlottesville, Va., man filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint in Madison County Circuit Court against CSX Transportation alleging asbestos exposure.
Man sues Lowe's over fall
Lowe's A man who tripped and fell on a piece of plywood at the Alton Lowe's Home Center has filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging the store failed to keep their store reasonably safe.
Appeals panel reverses ESL decision
The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed a decision by Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian that granted summary judgment to counter defendant ESL Delivery Services.
YTB targeted in federal class action lawsuit
Rex Carr Two former agents for Wood River-based YTB International filed a federal class action complaint alleging YTB is an illegal pyramid scheme.
Beem seeks summary judgment in sexual harassment case
U.S. District Court Judge G. Patrick Murphy has taken under advisement two motions that ask him to grant summary judgment in a sexual harassment case against Madison County.
Seventh Circuit refuses to appoint Dershowitz in Peel's case
Peel If convicted felon Gary Peel had his way, famed attorney Alan Dershowitz would be representing him during his appeal process in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Maag pleads guilty to lesser charge, fined $1,500
Thomas G. Maag Facing an upcoming trial on charges of soliciting a sexual act, Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag cut a deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
Illinoisan suffering from mesothelioma files asbestos complaint in Madison County
Raymond Hostert, an Illinois man suffering from mesothelioma, has filed an asbestos suit against 79 defendant corporations.
Arkansas man brings benzene suit in Madison County
Dwayne Davenport of Arkansas has filed suit against 18 defendant corporations, alleging he developed myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) after being exposed to benzene.
Wrongful death complaint filed against Odesco Industrial Services
Patrick and Linda McMahon of St. Louis has filed a wrongful death suit against Odesco Industrial Services, seeking damages for their son's death.
Shopper sues Wal-Mart for slipping on slippery substance
Wal-Mart A man who slipped and fell while shopping for bird seed has filed a personal injury suit against the Glen Carbon Wal-Mart store.
Blue soapy substance leads to suit against Dollar General
Dollar General A mother who slipped and fell while holding her daughter at the Pontoon Beach Dollar General has filed a personal injury suit seeking damages in excess of $15,000.
Sears customer claims stove was defective
Donald Weeks has filed a breach of contract suit against Sears, alleging a gas ranged stove he purchased had defects.
Judge takes Lakin plea deal under advisement
EAST ST. LOUIS - Five months after U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert rejected a plea deal between federal prosecutors and Thomas Lakin, facing 18 counts of federal sex and drug charges, the sides proposed essentially the same deal at a status hearing July 31.
Rape suspect sues over DNA seizure
A man accused of raping a DuPage County woman filed a federal complaint alleging his constitutional rights were violated when jail officials took his toothbrush in order to obtain a DNA sample.
Music labels sue woman over music downloads
Four major record companies took on three southern Illinois music lovers in federal court over copyright infringements.
Carr loses case against former law partners
Carr Rex Carr has lost his federal court battle against his former law partners.
Woman sues for being hit in parking lot
Kelly Hart has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Ashley Grant, alleging Grant collided with her while she was walking in a Dollar General parking lot.
Madison man sues over house fire
Leroy Latham has filed suit against Yvett Osuegbu, alleging his house and personal properly were destroyed in a fire.
Kerasotes sued after woman falls
A woman who tripped and fell at Kerasotes Theatres in Edwardsville has filed a personal injury complaint against the movie theater, alleging they failed to properly maintain their premises.