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Threlkeld denies sanction request in crash suit that ended in mistrial
Madison County Circuit Judge Chris Threlkeld denied a motion for sanctions against plaintiff’s counsel following a car crash case that ended in a mistrial after “Progressive Insurance” was mentioned in violation of a motion in limine. -
Mistrial declared in collision suit after 'Progressive' was introduced despite an order excluding insurance from trial
A mistrial was granted on the last day of trial for a lawsuit involving a Collinsville collision after an expert witness mentioned receiving payment from Progressive Insurance during cross-examination in violation of a motion in limine, and a juror told the court that he found it unusual when a binder with “Progressive” written on it was facing him. -
Threlkeld grants mistrial in suit involving Collinsville crash; Defendants pursue sanctions
On the fourth day of a damages-only trial for a lawsuit involving a Collinsville collision, Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld granted a motion for mistrial. -
Suit involving Collinsville crash at trial in Threlkeld's courtroom
A lawsuit involving a Collinsville collision is at trial in Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher -
Plains All American Pipeline settles suit arising from 2015 Highland oil spill
Plains All American Pipeline has reached an agreement with Highland residents to settle claims arising from a 2015 oil spill that contaminated Silver Lake. -
Maintenance company claims Walmart customer caused her own injuries in icy slip, fall suit
The company responsible for maintaining an O’Fallon Walmart parking lot argues that a customer caused her own injuries when she slipped and fell on the open and obvious condition of ice and snow. -
Property owner argues woman's testimony grounds for summary judgment in suit accusing her of falling in a fight while intoxicated
An attorney for a deceased homeowner in a disputed trip and fall suit argues that the plaintiff's testimony that she does not know how she fell is grounds for summary judgment, calling her reasons for the alleged misstatement "absurd." -
Woman allegedly misstated facts of trip, fall suit during deposition; Property owner claims she fell during fight while intoxicated
A woman who is accused of suing after she fell during a fight while intoxicated claims she misstated the facts of the case during her deposition because she was “nervous and upset.” -
Motorist awarded $6,000 following O'Fallon Wal-Mart parking lot collision
A St. Clair County jury found both drivers involved in a collision in the O’Fallon Wal-Mart parking lot are liable for damages. -
Beneficiary sues trustee alleging breach of fiduciary duty
EDWARDSVILLE — A beneficiary is suing the trustee of an estate after more than $75,000 went unaccounted for. -
Dentist alleges patient failed to follow recommendation after tooth extraction
Aspen Dental Management and a dentist argue that a patient caused his own injuries after a tooth extraction by failing to follow the dentist’s recommendation to see an oral surgeon. -
Supply company seeks to dismiss suit alleging truck driver died from dry ice
A Supply company argues that St. Charles County would be a more appropriate venue for a lawsuit alleging a truck driver died while transporting strawberries in dry ice. -
Settlement conference continued in former Madison County employee's defamation suit
Magistrate Judge Reona Daly rescheduled a settlement conference in a former Madison County employee’s discrimination suit against Madison County and Recorder of Deeds Amy Meyer. -
Companies deny liability in suit alleging man tripped at Fairview Heights homecoming
A contracting company and electrical company argue that a Fairview Heights homecoming attendee caused his own injuries by failing to keep a careful lookout to avoid an open and obvious condition when he tripped on a raised electrical box. -
Edwardsville attorney says he's not worthy of IDC's Distinguished Member Award
More than a few audience members may have been startled when Edwardsville attorney Al Pranaitis received the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel's (IDC) 2018 Distinguished Member Award and said "without attem -
Pipeline companies move for entry of ESI order in suit alleging contamination from 2015 Highland oil spill
Two pipeline companies request the district court to adopt its proposed order governing discovery of electronically stored information in a class action suit alleging the companies contaminated land near Highland following a 2015 oil spill. -
Green Forest Vapor Shop denies liability in suit alleging e-cigarette exploded
A Waterloo vapor shop denies liability in a customer’s suit alleging the lithium battery in an e-cigarette purchased from the shop exploded in her pocket. -
Woman alleges injures after rear-end collision near Bethalto
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County motorist alleges she was injured when she was rear-ended by a Macoupin County man near Bethalto. -
Insurer alleges couple misrepresented value of property in claim
An insurance company claims that a Madison County couple made misrepresentations in the submission of a claim.