News from February 2010
Jury begins deliberations after closing arguments in Rosewood trial
A negligence case against an Edwardsville nursing home is now in the hands of the jury after nearly three hours of closing arguments Wednesday morning.
Parents in Venezia suit oppose attorney's retainer move; McGlynn files their response
Michael and Cynthia Anderson of Belleville are objecting to a petition filed by their former attorney who wants to keep a $1,600 retainer fee that St. Clair County Circuit Judge Patrick Young ordered be returned.
O'Malley to hear motion to dismiss in East St. Louis misidentified body case
A nearly year-old motion to dismiss a case brought against the City of East St. Louis and one of its police officers over a misidentified murder victim is set to be heard Monday.
More groups are opposed to STAR bonds legislation
Holbrook Citizen action groups are lining up against legislation that would divert state sales tax revenue to support development of a giant retail and recreation project at the crossroads of Interstate 255 and 270 in Madison County.
Tillery drops several claims in atrazine suits; Crowder hears arguments on venue
Tillery Attorney Stephen Tillery has voluntarily dropped several claims in six proposed Madison County class action lawsuits against the makers of atrazine, the most commonly used weed killer among corn growers.
Changes in parking lot elevation cause woman's broken ankle, suit claims
A woman claims she sustained a broken ankle after she attempted to exit her car and fell on uneven ground.
18 new asbestos cases filed Feb. 8-12 in Madison County
Heller A total of 18 new asbestos lawsuit were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Feb. 8 through Feb. 12.
Automatic doors closed too fast; woman sues hospital and manufacturer
A Madison County woman filed suit against a Maryville hospital and a door manufacturer after she says an automatic door closed on her, forcing her to fall to the ground.
Driver backing out of driveway causes accident, suit claims
A woman claims her head, neck and shoulders became greatly bruised, crushed and displaced after a driver hit her while backing out of his driveway.
Third suit filed against Saline Township and supervisor
A third Madison County woman claims a Saline Township supervisor attempted to elicit sexual favors from her in return for utility assistance.
Bethalto pharmacy sued over unpaid note
A corporation claims a Bethalto pharmacy owes it more than $250,000 in unpaid debts.
U.S. SC ruling could limit forum shopping by trial lawyers
Murnane WASHINGTON - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week could put a damper on the trial lawyer practice of filing lawsuits, particularly class actions, in vaguely related jurisdictions where judges are seen as plaintiff-friendly.
Couple's suit against Prairie Farms over milk marketing agreement set for case management
Hylla A suit brought by the owners of a Highland dairy against Prairie Farms Dairy is set for case management tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.
Nursing home allowed resident to escape; wrongful death complaint filed
The wife and daughter of a deceased man have filed suit against the nursing home that they say allowed the man to escape, leading to his death.
Couple sues over Sauget accident
A man and his wife claim they incurred medical costs after a driver struck the man head-on.
Netco class action suit set for case management
Crowder A class action suit over real estate fees is set for case management tomorrow.
Case management set in class action against Sanford Brown College
Crowder A class action suit against Sanford Brown College and its owner is set for case management Feb. 24.
Ford Motor Co. moves to dismiss car fire suit
Matoesian Ford Motor Company is asking that a Madison County property damage suit stemming from an alleged car fire be thrown out.
March 1 Jury
Monday, March 1
March 2 Motion
Tuesday, March 2