News from April 2010
Pre-trial conference scheduled in Accutane case
What could be the last pre-trial conference in a long-running suit over an acne medication is set for next week.
Plaintiff dismisses last two defendants in wrongful death suit set for trial Monday
The last two defendants in a man's suit over his wife's cancer death in 2003 are out of the Madison County suit.
Ruth to preside over Madison house fire trial
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth will open the trial of a suit over a Madison house fire that allegedly burned a neighboring property.
Car accident trial postponed due to defendant's military service
The trial of a suit stemming from a 2006 car accident near Fort Russell Township has been postponed.
Suit against Highland homeowners over guest's fall into oil pit settles
Hylla A man who fell into an oil pit at a Highland couple's home has settled his case a few days before a Madison County jury was to decide it.
Federal judge denies Cueto's motion to dismiss claims in Maryland court
Cueto GREENBELT, MD.– U.S. District Judge Roger Titus ruled in March that disbarred lawyer Amiel Cueto of Belleville subjected himself to Maryland jurisdiction by trying to collect St. Clair County judgments there.
Illinois Supreme Court justice could face retention battle
Kilbride The demise of medical malpractice reform and the upcoming battle over legislative redistricting could factor into a key Illinois Supreme Court retention race in November.
Motion 4/16/2010
Friday, April 16
Jury 4/12/2010
Monday, April 12
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Monday, April 12
St. Elizabeth's, doctors named in med mal suit
The wife of a deceased man blames doctors at St. Elizabeth's Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, HSHS Medical Group and Hospital Sisters Health System for causing the man's death after giving him anesthesia.
Tractor trailer failed to slacken speed on interstate, injured woman claims
A woman has filed suit against the tractor-trailer driver who she says struck her as she was driving on the interstate.
FELA suit against Alton and Southern claims asbestos, silica exposure
A man claims he experiences respiratory problems after being exposed to asbestos throughout his career as a machinist for a railroad company.
Grandmother sues Aeropastle over shopping trip
A woman claims she sustained a fracture to her left hand and knee after she tripped over a stool at Aeropostale in the St. Clair Square Mall.
Empire Comfort Systems seeks reimbursement of unpaid goods
Empire Comfort Systems has filed suit against a North Carolina corporation, alleging it failed to pay nearly $90,000 for merchandise it purchased on credit.
Driver caused accident by slowing on I-64, suit claims
Three people claim they sustained various injuries after the driver of the car in which they rode failed to stop in time to avoid striking another vehicle that suddenly halted in front of him.
Cueto gives preliminary approval in Kmart class action
Cueto One of several class actions suits filed in St. Clair County over "Airborne" knockoffs is on track to settle for less than $200,000.
Nurse claims false rumors over sexually molesting sedated patient cost him his job
A Madison County nurse claims he was wrongly terminated from his job after his co-worker spread false rumors about him sexually molesting a sedated male patient.
Ex-funeral home manager files motion to compel in dispute with former employers
A former Herr Funeral Home manager enmeshed in disputes over his firing and use of a company credit card has asked a St. Clair County judge to compel his ex-employers to turn over documents.
Women claim injuries in Granite City accident
Two women have filed suit against the driver who they say rear-ended the vehicle in which they were riding as it was stopped at a red light.