News from November 2009
11/9 11-13/09
Monday, November 9
Wood River adds ex-wife to suit brought by Rick Jones
Rick Jones and former wife Dorothy Jones haven't finished untangling their finances, according to the city of Wood River.
Attorney wanting new trial claims defense unfairly labeled defendants 'as good people'
Broom It's rare when a winning party in a lawsuit asks for a new trial at the same hearing as the losing party, but that's what happened in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's court Wednesday.
'Slave Books' offer glimpse when freedom for some required proof
These legal documents housed by the Madison County Circuit Clerk's office are anything but typcial.
Worker seeks $2 million claiming he was terminated over union affiliation
A man is seeking more than $2 million from his former Madison County employer, claiming he was terminated after his bosses learned he had previously been a union member.
Clothing was not fire proof, man claims in suit against US Steel and Cintas
A Madison County man says he was severely burned after flames engulfed his supposedly fire proof clothing.
Woman loses home after mortgage company fails to pay taxes, suit claims
A woman claims she lost her St. Clair County home after her mortgage company failed to pay real estate taxes for her.
Man claims MRI was misread in suit against hospital, doctor
A man and his wife have filed suit against three medical organizations and two doctors after they say doctors failed to correctly diagnose the man's condition.
Church sues contractor over leaky roof
A church that claims it paid more than $3 million for the construction of a new church alleges it has suffered water leakage that may cause serious structural damages.
Judge declares mistrial after Baron & Budd lawyer repeats offense
Langdoc PHILADELPHIA – Two days after Judge James Lynn of the Court of Common Pleas punished John Langdoc of Baron & Budd for grandstanding, Langdoc pulled another stunt and Lynn declared a mistrial.
Mendelsohn looks forward to third career after retirement
Retiring Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn won't be kicking back and relaxing after he leaves the bench in December.
More claims filed against Medtronic's defibrillators
Three Illinois residents say they are susceptible to sudden shocks after defective implantable defibrillators manufactured by Medtronic were inserted into their hearts.
New Athens accident caused severe injuries, suit says
A man has filed suit against the driver of the car in which he was riding, alleging he sustained a brain injury after the driver crossed the center lane and collided head on with another vehicle.
Belleville lawyer claims injuries in West Main accident
A Belleville lawyer is suing the driver who he claims attempted to perform a u-turn in front of him.
Medtronic sued over defibrillator in St. Clair County
An Illinois woman says her recently deceased father died after a defective implantable defibrillator manufactured by Medtronic was inserted into his heart.
Correction: Lisa Ciampoli announces run for County Board District 25
Collinsville city council woman Lisa Ciampoli has filed election papers to run for Madison County Board in District 25. The distric includes the northern part of Collinsville and the Arlington/Pontoon Beach areas east of Granite City.
Dwight Kay announces bid for 112th House District
Glen Carbon businessman Dwight Kay announced he will run on the Republican ticket for Illinois' 112th district state representative seat in next year's election.
Banks sue Catholic Diocese over equipment leases
Two Indiana banks are suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Trustee Group and National Equipment Leasing Co., alleging they have defaulted in lease payments for certain equipment leased by St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville.
Cates won't run as Democrat in bid for St. Clair County judgeship
Cates Swansea attorney Judy Cates will hold off filing election papers until June in order to possibly run as an independent for St. Clair County circuit judge.
Judge unseals document in Verett's Pizza Hut injury case
Ruth Judges create mystery when they seal documents, and now Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth creates a mystery by unsealing a document.