News from 2009
Beer bottle bop injures bar patron, suit claims
A woman is blaming the owner of a bar for injuries she sustained after a patron at the drinking establishment allegedly became intoxicated and hit her over the head with a bottle.
Troy auto accident caused injuries, suit claims
A man who says he was injured by a driver who made a right turn in front of his vehicle has filed a lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court.
Olive Branch couple sues over defective truck
An Olive Branch couple has sued five corporations over a defective truck that allegedly forced the couple to incur significant economic damages.
Six-year-old auto accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he says rear-ended the vehicle in which he was riding more than six years ago.
Route 160 driver caused accident and injuries, suit claims
A man who says his left arm was fractured during an accident has filed suit against the driver who he says hit him.
Custom Foam Works sues over unpaid work on water park
An Illinois corporation says a contractor and an architect failed to pay it for work it performed at a water park.
I-55 accident is subject of suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she says forced her off the road after he rear-ended her.
Juror collapse, power outage, ringing cell phone disrupt FELA trial
Ruth When the power went out briefly at the Madison County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon, Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth laughed along with jurors and attorneys gathered in his court for a railroader's personal injury trial.
State still has open investigation on Tom Lakin
Lakin A special prosecutor said a criminal investigation involving Tom Lakin is still open.
Stack gives initial go-ahead to AIG class settlement
Stack The end may be in sight for a class action suit filed by a Glen Carbon chiropractor who sued AIG on behalf of himself and other health care providers who claim money was wrongly withheld by Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) discounts.
Case management set, motions to be heard in PPO class action suit
A case management conference is set next week for a class action suit against an insurance company that plaintiffs claim withheld monies due them by using improper Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) discounts.
FELA trial continues with opening statements, testimony
The second day of a trial over a railroad worker's injuries at a site in Wood River opened with opening statements Tuesday and the first witnesses in plaintiff Phillip Roberts' case.
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Tuesday, August 25
Hearing set Friday for motions in Buske divorce
Motions in a contested divorce of an Edwardsville couple will be heard Friday, according to court documents.
Hylla to hear summary judgment motion in Suburban Journals defamation suit
Hylla The owner of a Collinsville newspaper accused of defaming a man by placing his photo and description in an article entitled "Top 5 Most Wanted Criminals" is asking Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla for summary judgment in its favor.
Trial opens in Wood River railroad accident suit
Ruth An injury trial of railroad employee Phillip Roberts opened Monday in Madison County with jury selection.
Trial vacated in Alton rear-end accident suit
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack vacated a trial of an Alton rear-end accident suit before it was set to begin.
Stack to hear motions to dismiss suit over disputed attorneys' fees
Stack Defendants in a dispute between a Godfrey attorney and his fellow comrades in class action suits are asking that the case be dismissed in two separate motions.
Sauget accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he says collided with him after failing to yield right-of-way.
Apartment dweller sues property owner over trip up stairs
A woman alleges a climb up stairs to her apartment resulted in injuries to her neck, right shoulder, right arm, right hip, back and ribs.