An investigative report by The Record's reporter, Steve Korris, "Attorney accidentally sues himself," gained unexpected attention when it was posted live to the paper's website March 9.
Arie Earl Gillespie filed a Jones Act suit in Madison County Circuit Court March 9 against Marquette Transportation Company for injuries he received while working as the chief engineer aboard the M/V Stephen Colby on Feb. 11, 2004.
An innocent victim whose vehicle was struck in the course of a high speed chase last year is suing the Alton Police Department and the driver who tried to escape capture.
Ryan Winschief filed a 10-count, $500,000 wrongful death suit against Belleville Memorial Hospital and several local cardiologists blaming them for his father’s death.
AT&T prevailed in an appeal to the 5th Appellate Court regarding a class action consumer fraud case filed by Sandra K. Ragan and Dennis Mangiaracino in 2002 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Chad Mathis, who claims he was injured after falling from a patio stool at the Moose Lodge 1561 in Edwardsville, is suing mega-retailer Wal-Mart and the lodge.
Dennis and Patsy Hagopian are hoping a house they owned at 2504 Sheridan Ave. in Granite City--which was almost razed by a demolition crew--will exponentially appreciate in value.
Charles Skelton of Pontoon Beach filed a retaliatory discharge lawsuit against his former employer, American Steel Foundry of Granite City, alleging he was fired after seeking worker's compensation benefits.
Circuit Judge Daniel J. Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack, who caught a few class actions on the bounce while working primarily in criminal court, now qualifies for direct assignments.
Paula Beals of Edwardsville filed a class action complaint Feb. 16 in Madison County Circuit Court against The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC) of Houston, Texas, accusing it of failing to properly manage her mutual fund account.
VIP Manor Nursing Home in Wood River.
Crystal Calvert, who has power of attorney over former nursing home resident Sarah Ferguson, filed suit against VIP Manor Nursing Home in Wood River.
Days before congress approved the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005--which in effect moves most class action filings from state to federal court--the masters of the Madison County Circuit Court quite simply, hustled.
Chief Judge Edward Ferguson Under an administrative order issued by Madison County Circuit Court Chief Judge Edward Ferguson on Feb. 7, probation violators will no longer be subject to the reprimand and prosecution of the State’s Attorney’s office.
A day after the Lakin Law Firm of Wood River churned out seven class action lawsuits against insurance companies on behalf of area chiropractors, the firm unleashed another six similar cases in Madison County Circuit Court on Feb. 15.