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Patient's wrongful death suit transferred to Madison County
EDWARDSVILLE – A wrongful death case filed in the St. Clair County Circuit Court was transferred to the Madison County Circuit Court because the incident allegedly occurred in Madison County and involved Madison County residents. -
Woman alleges sons used her equipment to profit on their own farms
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing her ex-husband and their children, claiming they attempted to force her to surrender her share of their dairy and grain farm and engaged in theft of equipment and materials from her operation. -
Collinsville homeowners sue neighbors over sewer easement dispute and misdelivered package
EDWARDSVILLE – Collinsville property owners have filed a lawsuit against their neighbors, alleging interference with an underground sewer easement, hindrance in sewer repairs, and failure to return a misdelivered package. -
Real estate firm sues former broker, rival company alleging theft of company secrets and intellectual property
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois real estate firm has filed a lawsuit against a former employee for allegedly stealing trade secrets and redirecting business to its competitors. -
Suit alleges negligence during gas station construction; Contaminated gas tanks allegedly damaged customers' vehicles
BELLEVILLE – A business owner has filed a lawsuit against developers for breach of contract, negligent service, and lack of supervision during the construction of a gas station, citing failure to provide agreed-upon services and materials, prolonged construction time, water contamination in storage tanks, and property damage. -
Illinois woman sues insurer for failure to provide coverage after collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist has filed a lawsuit against the Granite State Insurance Company and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. for breach of contract, alleging they failed to provide compensation under her Illinois Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage policy following a crash with an underinsured driver. -
Argosy Casino faces negligence lawsuit after patron trips and falls on floor
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing the Argosy Casino in Alton for negligence after allegedly tripping over a hump on the floor and injuring herself. -
Woman sues Argosy Casino for negligence after restroom door allegedly fell on her
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing the Argosy Casino in Alton for negligence after a restroom door at the establishment allegedly came off its hinges and caused her to suffer injuries. -
Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee serves more than 3,500 residents in 2021
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announced that it provided free legal services to more than 3,500 residents in 2021. -
Zantac defendants argue Callis clients avoided Florida court for a friendlier Madison Co.
EAST ST. LOUIS – Defendants in a Florida court’s national litigation of Zantac cancer suits claim that clients of Ann Callis sued them in Madison County to escape an obligation to sue in Florida. -
Second Madison County felony trial begins after six-month delay due to COVID-19 pandemic
After Madison County saw its first felony jury trial in more than six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State’s Attorney’s Office announced that its jury trial teams are back. -
First Madison County trial since COVID-19 closures is underway in Napp's courtroom
Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp is presiding over the first in-person trial since the courthouses were closed and court operations were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Madison County to celebrate contributions of emotional support dog Fitz in March 27 ceremony
Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge announced an upcoming celebration of the contributions of Fitz, a highly trained Labrador Retriever who has been lending emotional support to kids and adults in the court system over the last year. -
Parents claim six-year-old daughter sexually assaulted by classmate
EDWARDSVILLE – The parents of a six-year-old girl are suing a school district over claims that her daughter was sexually assaulted by a fellow member of the kindergarten class. -
Gori Julian attorney Amy Gabriel announces candidacy for Madison County Circuit Clerk
Edwardsville attorney Amy Gabriel of prominent asbestos firm Gori Julian & Associates announced Thursday her candidacy for the office of Madison County Circuit Clerk on the Democratic ticket in the November 2020 election. -
Madison County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center to increase hours of availability
In response to an increase in the number of litigants and attorneys utilizing the Madison County Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center, the center's hours will expand to include the lunch hour. -
Overstreet reflects on successful election campaign to 10-year term at Fifth District
Justice David Overstreet has described it as an honor to be elected by voters across 37 counties as he gains a permanent position on the Fifth District Appellate Court. -
Remodeled law library at Edwardsville courthouse to officially open
A remodeled Law Library at the Madison County Courthouse will be officially unveiled on Wednesday. -
Edwardsville attorney honored as one of the 10 best criminal attorneys in Illinois
EDWARDSVILLE – Attorney Deborah A. Hawkins of Hawkins Law Office recently was named one of the "10 Best Criminal Lawyers for Client Satisfaction in Illinois" for the second straight year by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. -
Madison County Courthouse unveils Abraham Lincoln portrait
EDWARDSVILLE – A canvas portrait of Abraham Lincoln can now be seen in the lobby of the Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville.