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Estate seeks at least $250K in asbestos case
The estate of an Illinois man who died from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging his disease was wrongfully caused.
Mac's sued over woman's fall
A woman who tripped at a local watering hole filed a personal injury complaint in Madison County's arbitration division.
Estate claims asbestos killed Indiana man
The estate of Richard Kelley of Indiana has filed an asbestos complaint against 13 defendant corporations, alleging his asbestos exposure caused him to develop mesothelioma that ultimately caused his death.
MCT sued over wheelchair accident
Madison County Transit was targeted in a personal injury complaint filed by a woman who claims her wheelchair tipped over while boarding an MCT bus.
Couple sues nine corporations over husband's asbestos exposure
A Schaumburg Ill., man recently diagnosed with mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against nine defendant corporations alleging his disease was wrongfully caused.
Woman sued for allegedly misappropriating funds
Madison County License Beverage Association (MCLBA) has filed a civil complaint against Marilyn Maul of East Alton, alleging she misappropriated funds for her personal use.
Company sues AA Turfmasters
Collinsville Ice & Fuel has filed a breach of contract complaint against AA Turfmasters in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging AA failed to pay for purchases.
Woman sues over accident
Linda Smith has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Tina Marie Iler in Madison County Circuit Court on Aug. 18, alleging Iler failed to keep a proper lookout for pedestrians.
Doctors sued over alleged botched knee surgery
Kausar Ahsan Iqbal has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Gateway Regional and two surgeons, alleging her knee replacement procedure was botched.
Woman through power of attorney sues nursing home
Collinsville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center was named as a defendant in a Nursing Home Care Act complaint filed in Madison County Circuit Court on Aug. 18.
Judge takes or leaves Lakin deal in Sept.
Tom Lakin (left) with his attorney Scott Rosenblum. U.S. District Court Judge J. Phil Gilbert will announce whether he will accept Tom Lakin's plea deal on Sept. 3 in Benton.
Georgia man sues 66 corporations over asbestos exposure
A Georgia man diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed a lawsuit against 66 defendant corporations, alleging they failed to warn him about the dangers of working with and around asbestos.
Woman sues New China over car accident
Michelle Fenwick has filed a personal injury complaint against New China restaurant and its delivery driver Cai Wen Wu, alleging she was injured in a traffic accident.
Class action against Walgreen's filed in Madison County
A class action lawsuit filed in Madison County on Aug. 14 alleges Walgreen's engaged in unfair and deceptive practices designed to mislead the public when marketing its "Wal-born" products.
Tenet sues landlord over injuries
A feud between a tenant and his landlord has resulted in a personal injury lawsuit being filed in Madison County Circuit Court on Aug. 14.
Virginia woman files asbestos complaint in Madison County
Sharleen Craig of Virginia has filed an asbestos complaint against 13 defendant corporations, alleging her asbestos exposure caused her to develop mesothelioma.
Jury sides with school in fight case
East Alton-Wood River High School
A Madison County jury Aug. 14 returned with a defense verdict in favor of East Alton-Wood River High School.
Railroad sued for unsafe conditions
A signal maintainer for Norfolk Southern Railway has filed a lawsuit against his employer, alleging they failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Inmate files suit for being placed in segregation
Brian Slowick (IL DOC) An inmate serving a seven-year prison sentence for residential burglary has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections alleging civil rights violations.
Raging Rivers wants injury case transferred to Jersey County
Raging Rivers Raging Rivers Water Park wants Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder to transfer a personal injury case to Jersey County.