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Sunday, June 16, 2024

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Norfolk Southern settles FELA suit filed by signal maintainer

By Steve Gonzalez |
Norfolk Southern Railway settled a Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) complaint 62 days after the suit was filed.

Gas station sued for breach of contract

By Steve Gonzalez |
A Granite City gas station is being sued for failing to pay for its gas supply.

I-270 crash subject of lawsuit

By Steve Gonzalez |
A December 20, 2006, car accident is the subject of a personal injury suit filed by Paul Steingruby, III in Madison County on Oct. 9.

Alton Memorial sues for unpaid medical bills

By Steve Gonzalez |
Alton Memorial Alton Memorial Hospital has filed a breach of contract suit against Randolph Dickherber, alleging he failed to pay his medical bills.

Major wireless carriers named in class action over text messaging fees

By Steve Gonzalez |
A class action suit filed against every major wireless telephone provider alleges conspiracy to fix, raise, maintain, or stabilize prices of text messaging services sold in the United States.

ESPN wants $50 million case over 'Smokin' Joe' fight dismissed

By Steve Gonzalez |
Smokin' Joe Frazier A lawsuit filed against ESPN Classic for allegedly televising Joe Frazier's last fight without permission from the famous boxer's infamous opponent, has been removed to federal court.

Pharmaceutical company files breach suit against St. Elizabeth's

By Steve Gonzalez |
Reliance Pharmaceuticals filed a breach of contract complaint against St. Elizabeth's Hospital alleging it failed to pay for 200 boxes of Zemuron, a medication used for relaxing muscles during surgery and mechanical breathing.

Stack certifies Illinois-only class action against Travelers

By Steve Gonzalez |
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel J. Stack certified an Illinois only "silent PPO" class action suit that was filed on the eve of the enactment of the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA).

SWIC accused of violating ADA in federal suit

By Steve Gonzalez |
A former custodian at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) filed an employment discrimination suit alleging the institution violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Radiologist wants med mal case dismissed for faulty certificate of merit

By Steve Gonzalez |
Dr. Anthony Sodd filed a motion to dismiss a medical malpractice lawsuit that alleges he failed to properly diagnose a patient's condition.

Madison County Med-Mal case settles before trial

By Steve Gonzalez |
A medical malpractice case against Dr. Patrick Masching and Alton Memorial Hospital settled, averting a trial in Madison County Circuit Court.

Early voting begins in Madison County

By Steve Gonzalez |
More than 2,000 voters turned up at the Madison County administration building to vote early today.

Doctor asks federal judge to issue restraining order stopping bailout bill

By Steve Gonzalez |
EAST ST. LOUIS-A Belleville doctor is asking a federal judge to bar President George W. Bush from enforcing the congressionally-approved financial industry bailout bill.

Maytag, Whirlpool argue asbestos case should be dismissed

By Steve Gonzalez |
Maytag and Whirlpool have asked Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to dismiss an asbestos suit filed by the estate of an Illinois man who died from mesothelioma.

Couple sues landscaping firm over unfinished work

By Steve Gonzalez |
Noncy and Terry Dooling filed a breach of contract complaint against MOS Landscaping of St. Charles, Mo., alleging they failed to perform the work as agreed even though a deposit was paid.

Insurance company sues FedEx over car wreck

By Steve Gonzalez |
Country Preferred Insurance Company has filed suit against FedEx Freight in an attempt to recoup money it paid out for an auto accident.

Stack sets class certification hearing for Oct. 15

By Steve Gonzalez |
Shipley After having a motion to certify a class action on file for almost a year, Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack will hear arguments on whether he will grant the motion on Oct. 15.

Med-mal trial scheduled to begin Oct. 14

By Steve Gonzalez |
A medical malpractice case against Alton Memorial Hospital and Dr. Patrick Masching is scheduled for a jury trial Oct. 14.

Columbia sports bar wants dram shop suit dismissed

By Steve Gonzalez |
A sports bar in Columbia wants a dram shop suit that seeks $200,000 in damages filed against them to be dismissed.

Mandatory mediation rule helps avert wrongful death trial

By Steve Gonzalez |
Callis Madison County's rule on mandatory mediation for medical malpractice cases recently helped settle a wrongful death case against an area nursing home.