News from 2009
Woman claims driver failed to keep proper lookout
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims ran a stop light and struck the side of the car in which she and her children were riding.
Driver claims vehicle struck his during merge attempt
A man is suing the driver who he says hit him when he attempted to merge into oncoming traffic.
Madison County Records Center holds history and hauntings
Files abound in the Madison County Records Center. Record keeper Janet Carril works among dusty leather bound volumes and thousands of files detailing the trials and tribulations of Madison County residents from before Illinois was even a state.
Wendler appeals Judge Stiehl's summary judgment for AIG
CHICAGO – Brian Wendler of Edwardsville, personal injury lawyer for Teamster truckers, refuses to lose his defamation suit against insurer AIG.
Bayer sued again in St. Clair County by Driscoll and Cueto
Driscoll A product liability lawsuit has been filed against Bayer in which three plaintiffs from Wisconsin, Illinois and Pennsylvania allege they were not warned of possible side effects in a drug used to control bleeding in heart surgeries.
Contractor sues sub claiming it failed to pay lower tiers
The general contractor of a construction project at Wingate Manor in Shiloh has filed suit against its subcontractor, alleging it failed to pay lower-tier subcontractors for their work.
Motorcyclist claims driver turned left in front of him
A man claims he was seriously injured after a driver attempted to make a left-hand turn, but instead crashed into his motorcycle.
16 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County Oct. 26-30
Cooke A total of 16 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of Oct. 26 through Oct. 30.
Driver strikes parked semi, sues leasing company
An East St. Louis man has filed suit against Parrish Leasing Company and Affton Fabricating and Welding Company, blaming them for causing him to hit a semi parked in the middle of a road.
Motion 11/18
10 a.m.
11/16-11/20
Monday, November `16
Candidate profile: Dwight Kay wants balanced budget, job growth
Kay This piece contains excerpts from an interview conducted by the Madison County Record with Dwight Kay, who has announced his intention to run for state representative in the 112th District against Rep. Jay Hoffman.
Attorney is no show at Venezia wrongful death suit status conference
Schottel Frustrated over the lack of effort in a St. Clair County wrongful death lawsuit, the mother of a young woman murdered in 2005 wants her attorney to show up in court before he can officially end his representation.
Courthouses closed for holiday
The Madison and St. Clair County courthouses will be closed Wednesday along with other government offices in honor of Veterans' Day.
Couple sues contractor over dam property
A couple claims they would not have purchased a new home near a lake had they known a dam on their property was not in compliance with Illinois laws.
Electric company worker claims post traumatic stress disorder
A man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he was terminated after his work place failed to provide accommodations for his post-traumatic stress resulting from an injury.
Two sue over injuries on I-255 exit ramp
Two people have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended them while they were sitting at a red traffic light.
Birth control pill makers targeted in Madison County
Maag After a birth control pill spent months in the spotlight during commercials aimed at correcting misrepresentations about it, the pill is now at the center of a Madison County lawsuit.
Man claims misdiagnosis caused blindness
A man has filed suit against Saint Anthony's Health Center and an unknown physician, alleging he went blind after the physician failed to correctly diagnose him.
Matoesian to hear motions in suit over Collinsville cop's mental health file
Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian is scheduled to hear motions in a suit over the disclosure of a Collinsville police officer's mental health records Friday.