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Railroad says man filed duplicate suits in Illinois, Arkansas
Union Pacific has filed a motion to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint, arguing the plaintiff has a similar suit in Arkansas.
Huck's ordered to pay plaintiff $49k
Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn entered judgment against BP Amoco, also known as Huck's Convenience Store, for $49,393.28 after the Granite City convenience store failed to answer a personal injury complaint.
Illinois Central Railroad sued over worker's injuries
A yardmaster for Illinois Central Railroad has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit, alleging his employer failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Woman sues MCT over injuries
A woman who fell on a Madison County Transit (MCT) bus filed a personal injury suit against the bus company, alleging the driver began to drive before she was seated.
Former client settles breach of contract case with divorce firm
A Granite City law firm has settled a breach of contract suit against a former client they represented during his divorce.
Hamel Co-Op sues over unpaid bill
Hamel Co-Op Grain Company has filed a breach of contract suit against a Worden man, alleging he failed to pay amounts due under the terms of the contract.
Inmate sues over prison diet
Michael Cooper (IL DOC Photo) A prisoner serving a ten year bit for home invasion is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections, alleging the food he is being served is unacceptable.
City of Madison: Employee was fired for legitimate reasons
The city of Madison wants a wrongful discharge complaint dismissed because they had legitimate reasons for terminating Donald Wilson.
CSX asks asbestos complaint dismissed
CSX Transportation wants Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian to dismiss a wrongful death complaint filed by a Virginia family.
Collinsville woman sues Shop 'N Save over fall
A slip and fall case has been filed against Shop 'N Save in Madison County Circuit Court.
Schnucks Markets says its not responsible for woman's injuries
Schnucks Markets claims soda cans that allegedly injured a plaintiff in a personal injury case were in an open and obvious condition.
Lakin's restitution divided between five community groups
Zip Rzeppa Tom Lakin's $180,000 restitution has been paid to five area community groups.
Police gear company removed from lawsuit
A manufacturer and distributor of police gear removed a Madison County case to federal court arguing procedural requirements for removal have been met.
Class action against Ford alleges faulty speed control switches
A couple from Illinois, a woman from Florida and a man from Mississippi want to represent a putative class of Ford owners living in Florida, Illinois and Mississippi who had their car catch fire over a defective cruise control switch.
CBS asks judge to dismiss Madison County asbestos lawsuit
CBS is asking Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to dismiss Ronald Brust's asbestos complaint because it fails to identify specific products he was exposed to.
Maxim Healthcare, family settle in mediation
The estate of Madison Falgout has reached a settlement agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services and Kristina Helms after four and a half hours of mediation.
Breach suit filed on unpaid loan
CitiFinancial Services filed a breach of contract suit against Tina and John Sorge alleging they failed to make monthly loan payments as promised.
SUV accident suit awaits arbitration
Patricia Roach filed a personal injury suit against Stephen Gavaza alleging he drove his SUV into a vehicle in which she was a passenger.
Kerasotes denies negligence in personal injury suit
Kerasotes Showplace Theatres in Edwardsville denies any wrongdoing in a personal injury suit filed against them by Cynthia Halpern.
IRS agent files discrimination suit against Treasury Secretary Paulson
Secretary Paulson A tax examiner for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has filed a discrimination suit against Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr., alleging a less qualified African American female was given a promotion before he was.