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Verett's suspension to begin Oct. 8
Edwardsville attorney Amanda Verett's 90-day suspension will begin Oct. 8, according to a recent Illinois Supreme Court order.
Trial date set in sexual harassment case against Madison County
A trial in Robin Beem's sexual harassment suit against Madison County is "unavoidable," according to an order by U.S. District Judge G. Patrick Murphy.
Alton lawyer sued over car accident
A September 2006 automobile accident is the subject of a personal injury suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court against Alton lawyer Theodore R. Diaz.
Dairy says man's injuries were pre-existing
D&M Dairy in Granite City claims the plaintiff in a personal injury suit filed against them had a pre-existing injury and his damages arise from that.
Appeals court affirms new welder trial
In a 2-1 decision, the Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron's order to give welder Steve Boren a new welding rod trial.
Man sues over jailhouse assault
John A. Ramirez (IL DOC Photo) An inmate at the Cook County Jail has filed a civil suit against Cook County Department of Corrections, alleging his constitutional rights were violated while housed in their institution.
Trackman files suit against Union Pacific
A trackman for Union Pacific Railroad has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint against his employer, alleging they failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Lakin could serve time at S.D. federal prison camp
Federal Prison Camp Yankton If Tom Lakin gets his way on prison placement, he will serve his 72 month sentence at Bureau of Prison's Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Yankton, S.D.
Trial over hospital fall to begin
Alton Memorial A personal injury trial against Alton Memorial Hospital is slated to begin Sept. 15 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Woman loses case over tractor accident
A Madison County jury on Wednesday ruled for the defense in an automobile personal injury suit.
Woman chips tooth on Big N' Tasty, suit claims
A woman who chipped her tooth on a Big N' Tasty has filed a personal injury suit against McDonald's, alleging her sandwich had a bone fragment in it.
McDonald's sued over trip-and-fall
McDonalds
Man sues over gas station fall
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Botched facial lands day spa in hot water
Dutch Hollow Medical Day Spa of Godfrey was named as a defendant in a personal injury suit filed by Linda Miller that seeks damages in excess of $15,000.
Credit union sues over bum check
GCS Federal Credit Union GCS Federal Credit Union has filed suit against one of its account holders, alleging he owes them $14,049.50 after a check he deposited was returned after he withdrew the funds.
Stormer Excavating sued for breach of contract
Landreth Lumber has filed a breach of contract suit against Stormer Excavating, alleging they failed to pay for products purchased.
Lawsuit filed over synthetic turf
Soccer For Fun Soccer For Fun in Pontoon Beach has filed a breach of contract suit against SportExe Construction, alleging the synthetic turf they installed did not perform as promised.