News from 2009
Bank seeks repayment on promissory note
A bank says a Troy couple owes it more than $180,000 after they stopped making payments on a promissory note.
Oil companies sued by worker blinded in well
A man who says he was blinded in his right eye after working on a well is suing his employer.
ICJL: Madison County loses judicial 'hell hole' title, but asbestos still needs work
Murnane Despite a continuing high number of asbestos cases filed in Madison County, the Illinois Civil Justice League gave the county high marks for improving its transparency and public access during a presentation to the county Judiciary Committee Friday morning.
Adopting a child born in another state more complicated
Those who want to adopt a child may find the process more complicated and more expensive if the child was born outside Illinois.
Trial Lawyers v. America
There are thousands of good, honest trial lawyers in America -– men and women who represent the interests of their clients faithfully without trying to subvert the judicial system or shake down legitimate businesses and wreak havoc on our economy.
Tillery takes another swing at reviving 'Price' verdict
Tillery MOUNT VERNON – Stephen Tillery of St. Louis persists in pleading for a chance to prove that the Illinois Supreme Court committed an error when it discarded a $10 billion class action verdict he won against cigarette maker Philip Morris USA in 2003.
Judge finds for company in Edwardsville retaining wall dispute
Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II has returned a verdict for a landscaping company involved in a payment dispute with an Edwardsville attorney.
Hearing set for motions in Buske divorce
Madison County Associate Judge Thomas Chapman is set to hear several motions in the Edwardsville divorce being opposed by a Racine, Wisc.-based manufacturer.
Mediation in Alton wrongful death suit set in Hylla's court
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla will oversee mandatory mediation Wednesday in a wrongful death suit against an Alton orthopedist.
Preliminary approval hearing set in Coy class action against AIG
Stack A preliminary settlement hearing in a Madison County class action against insurer AIG will be held Aug. 12 at 1:30 p.m.
ICJL to present data on lawsuit reform in Madison County
Murnane According to the Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL), Madison County has come a long way in five years.
'AirShield' lawsuit set for case management in Cueto's court
Cueto A class action suit over the effectiveness of CVS Pharmacy Inc.'s "AirShield" is set for a case management conference Aug. 13. During that hearing, according to an order signed by presiding judge, Lloyd Cueto, the parties will address class certification.
Dentist sued over patient's implant problems
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the dentist who she says caused her bone loss and a severe infection after improperly working on an implanted tooth.
Breach of contract suit over Collinsville fire in arbitration
Young A suit over reimbursement for home repairs and contents following a 2007 Collinsville house fire is in arbitration in St. Clair County.
Repairman sues customer over trip on stairway
A sewer repairman has filed suit against a Granite City couple after he says he fractured his ankle while descending a staircase with uneven steps.
Route 159 pedestrian claims driver struck her
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she says struck her as she was walking across the street.
Painter sues after falling from unfinished stairwell
A woman says she suffered severe injuries to her head, neck, shoulders, arms, spine, back, legs and feet after she fell off an unfinished stairwell with no railing.
Highland rear-end accident is subject of suit
A man claims his neck, back and shoulder were severely and permanently injured after a woman rear-ended him.
Worker claims he was discharged after filing for workers' comp
A man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he was illegally fired after applying for his workers' compensation benefits.
Insurer wrongly canceled life insurance policy, suit claims
A man and the beneficiary of his trust agreement claim an insurance company wrongly canceled the man's life insurance policy.