News from January 2010
Plaintiff not negotiating settlement in Alton foot amputation case
The plaintiff who won a $1.375 million verdict in November in Madison County for the amputation of his right foot and lower leg says there are not settlement negotiations taking place despite claims made in a motion filed by the defendant.
Doctor sued over false positive HIV test
A woman says she suffered severe emotional distress when a blood testing agency mistakenly told her she had HIV.
Hylla denies defendant untimely jury demand in Collinsville school district suit
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla will not allow the defendants in a breach of contract suit against the Collinsville school district to make an untimely jury demand.
Veteran machinist claims repetitive trauma in suit against BNSF
A BNSF Railway Company employee has filed suit against his employer, alleging he sustained serious injuries because of work-related tasks.
Callis holds first day of conferences for reassigned Stack cases
Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis held the first of two case management conferences dealing with cases she reassigned from retiring Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack last month.
Sweet to be sworn in Jan. 29
Wood River attorney Dean Sweet will be sworn in as Madison County's newest associate judge Jan. 29.
'Out of control' Carr may still be owed money by Tillery and others, judge says
Carr CHICAGO – Federal appeals judges who blasted lawyer Rex Carr for litigating out of control conceded that his former partners apparently still owe him money.
J.F. Electric sues over unpaid bill
An Edwardsville company has filed suit against another corporation that it claims has failed to reimburse it for construction work it performed.
Couple wants property contract terminated over flooding issue
A couple claims they have been unable to rent out a house they purchased because of flooding issues that they say should have been disclosed prior to the sale.
U.S. SC overturns campaign spending law, infuriates Obama
Obama WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court decided Wednesday that businesses may spend their money to support or oppose candidates in federal elections.
Township supervisor attempted to elicit sexual favors for rent assistance, suit claims
A Madison County woman claims a Saline Township supervisor attempted to elicit sexual favors from her in return for rent assistance.
Metro Truck worker claims retaliatory discharge, unpaid overtime
A Madison County man claims his former employer wrongly terminated him after he filed for workers' compensation benefits. In addition, the company allegedly failed to pay its employees correctly for overtime hours they worked.
State Resources sues over unpaid promissory note
A Nebraska company has filed suit against two Edwardsville companies and two defendants, demanding money they allegedly defaulted on and requesting collateral.
Suit against Wicks Lounge settles shortly before closing arguments
Ruth A seven year-old negligence case ended Thursday, settling even as it went to a Madison County jury.
Bethalto slip and fall trial settles on second day of deliberations
Although a Madison County jury returned Thursday morning for a second day of deliberations, they went home shortly after as a 2004 slip and fall suit they were deciding settled.
Plaintiff wants to depose mystery witness in asbestos legal malpractice case
Dripps Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder must figure out how to handle a mystery witness in a legal malpractice case set for trial on Feb. 12.
Sharky's sued by patron who trips on rug
Sharky's Sports Bar in Maryville is being sued over injuries a customer suffered after tripping on a rug.
Countrywide mortgage fee class action settlement moved to February
Marks The first hearing on the settlement approval in a seven year-old class action suit over improper mortgage fees has been moved to February.
"EPA Mandate Will Cost Illinois More Jobs"
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GOP gubernatorial hopefuls tout tort reform
Dillard GOP gubernatorial candidate Kirk Dillard, state senator from Hinsdale, got a boost from prominent civil justice reform advocate Ed Murnane today in Edwardsville.