Judge Tognarelli Editor's note: Madison County Associate Judge Richard Tognarelli is seeking a six-year term as circuit judge of the Third Judicial Circuit in the general election. Tognarelli, a Democrat, did not face any opposition in the February primary, and has no opposition on the Republican ticket in November. The judge sat down for a brief interview Thursday.
A water puddle that allegedly collected on an aisle of the Highland SuperValu was obvious so no duty of care was owed to a personal injury defendant, the store said in court papers.
Circuit Judge Daniel Stack A man accused of letting his dog bite a friend at his house wants Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to dismiss the case arguing the complaint fails to state a cause of action which relief can be granted.
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed in part and reversed in part a decision by Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn who ruled in 2006 that the city of Wood River complied with the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in a Wal-Mart development project.
Callis Recently elected to another term as chief judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County Circuit Judge Ann Callis relishes going to the bench during jury weeks and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with new jurors.
Byron Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corporation has asked Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron to seek appellate review of a May 20 order that denied the mutual fund's motion to dismiss a class action suit.
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Hylla will not allow trucker Michael Mandeville to claim punitive damages from the company that built the trailer he hauled.
Hopkins It is not easy to overcome fear. It is not easy to say that which needs to be said in the Public Square. The fear of rejection, the fear of retaliation has certain paralyzing effects. But if that ever illusive goal of becoming a "Light to the World" is to be realized, then fear must be subdued.
Tillery Stephen Tillery of St. Louis beat a deadline to file in Madison County a class action that a new law would have steered to federal court, but the suit winds up in federal court after all.
Crowder A Madison County jury delivered a defense verdict June 5 in a medical malpractice complaint against Maryville doctor Charles Lane, M.D after deliberating just less than two hours.
Peter Blasi After a brief two day trial, a Madison County jury awarded Shelly Smith $20,000 for lower back injuries she received in a 2004 traffic accident.
Lakin U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert forewarned federal prosecutors and Tom Lakin's lawyer to iron out a plea agreement because "this case isn't like wine, it's not going to get better with age."
Byron Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron has granted attorney Stephen Tillery an opportunity to prove that shareholders of mutual funds own the assets of the funds.
Matoesian Norfolk Southern Railway wants Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit filed by a long-time engineer who alleges his sleep disorder was caused by him being forced to work "irregular shifts."
A woman whose leg was pushed off a seat in a movie theater by another patron wanting to occupy the space has filed a personal injury suit in Madison County.
Stack Three living mesothelioma victims who filed suit in Madison County May 16 are asking Circuit Judge Daniel J. Stack to grant their motions for an immediate setting of trial date.