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Jury rules for plaintiff in auto accident trial, but reduces 'pain and suffering' damages
A Madison County jury has awarded plaintiff Jessica Johnson $20,346.85 after a one day auto accident trial on Nov. 10. Johnson received about a quarter of what she had sought for pain and suffering.
Credit union alleges customer defaulted on three loans in breach suit
The Electrical Worker's Credit Union (EWCU) has filed a breach of contract suit against one of its customers, alleging he failed to repay three separate loans.
Jury selection underway in eight-year-old FELA case
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has started picking a panel of 12 jurors for a week long Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) trial.
Closing arguments scheduled in IDTA breach of contract trial
Crowder Closing arguments in a breach of contract trial will get under way Thursday after two days of testimony in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's courtroom.
Kris Lakin is defendant in Byron's final trial before retirement
Byron Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron will hold his final jury trial on Nov. 10.
Trial against power plant scheduled to begin Nov. 10
Crowder A trial against Dynegy Midwest Generation is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 10, in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's courtroom.
Matoesian to preside over faulty floor trial set to begin Nov. 10
A personal injury trial involving an apartment floor that gave way will begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 10 in Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian's courtroom.
Ruth, Tognarelli to be sworn in Dec. 1
Ruth Madison County's two newly elected Circuit Judges will take their oaths of office at 3 p.m. on Dec. 1.
Tognarelli's election creates associate judge vacancy
Lawyers in Madison County will soon have the chance to apply to become Madison County's next associate judge.
Crowder takes Raging Rivers venue motion under advisement
A motion to transfer a personal injury case to a neighboring county has been taken under advisement by Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder.
Stack dismisses FELA claim pursuant to forum non conveniens
A Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) lawsuit filed in Madison County by an Indiana resident has been dismissed based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
First time voter goes with McCain on religious grounds
First time voter Anthony Parker, III, an African American from Cahokia, decided this morning to vote for John McCain.
Trucking company sues rival over collision
A collision between two tractor trailers is the subject of a suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court.
Man wants ex-wife to sign settlement check
A man who sued Wal-Mart and the Edwardsville Moose Lodge wants a Madison County judge to order his ex-wife to endorse the settlement check so he can cash it.
FELA motion finally set for hearing
Ten months after filing a motion to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) under the doctrine of forum non conveniens, BNSF Railway will finally get to argue their motion at a Nov. 7 hearing.
Injury trial against Alton restaurant to begin Monday
Crowder A personal injury trial against the Alton Golden Corral is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Monday.
Couple sues over home defects
A local lawyer and his wife have filed suit, alleging the former owner of a residence they purchased failed to disclose defects in the home.
Railroad says lawsuit shouldn't be in Madison County
Madison County has no substantial connection to a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit, Norfolk Southern Railway argues in a forum non conveniens motion.
Manufacturer wants asbestos case dismissed
A manufacturer of commercial valves and pumps for water treatment wants a Madison County asbestos case dismissed.
Lawsuit against Collinsville church settled
A personal injury suit against a Collinsville church has settled for an undisclosed amount.