News from July 2010
Cueto orders parties in CVS immune supplement case to submit class notice
Cueto After several months of inaction, a class action case over the effectiveness of an immune system supplement is moving ahead.
Sources: Trial lawyers expect tax break from Treasury Department
VANCOUVER, Canada - The nation's trial lawyer group, the American Association for Justice, revealed Tuesday that it expects the U.S. Department of Treasury to soon give its members a tax break on contingency fee lawsuits.
Alton and Southern blamed for worker's hearing loss
A railroad worker has filed suit against his employer, alleging he sustained hearing loss because of the work he was forced to perform throughout his career.
Little Caesars sued by employee claiming sexual harassment
A Madison County man has filed suit against Little Caesars, alleging his supervisor sexually harassed him.
Pontoon Beach accident blamed on malfunctioning intersection lights
A driver blames the village of Pontoon Beach for causing his collision at an intersection without a functioning light after a patrolman deserted it.
Madison County gets grant; will host workshop for troubled eens
Madison County has received a grant to aid in the collection of data about abuse and neglect cases.
USPS mailman sues homeowner over lack of stair rail
A postal worker and his wife have filed suit against the owners and occupants of a Hartford home where they say a stairway lacked a railing next to it, causing the mailman to fall.
Collinsville Road accident causes injuries, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims crossed into her lane, causing a collision.
Callis keeps lawyers out of suit involving mental health records
Dripps Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis said she was still "keeping the lawyers out" of a suit involving the release of mental health record statements made by a mother describing a daughter's alleged sexual abuse.
Car accident trial continued as parties continue settlement talks
Ruth A trial set next Monday in a 2008 car accident case has been continued to September as the parties appear close to settling their claims.
Associate Judge Brown appointed resident circuit judge of Randolph County
The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed Associate Judge Richard A. Brown to fill the circuit court vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William A. Schuwerk Jr., resident circuit judge of Randolph County in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Motion 7/19 - 7/23/2010
Monday, July 19
Jury 7/19/2010
Monday, July 19
7/19 - 7/23/2010
Monday, July 19
EPA, atrazine maker at odds over study
Jackson The federal Environmental Protection Agency says a new review of atrazine, a commonly used agricultural pesticide, is rooted in a statutory mandate and prompted by new evidence about the effects of the pesticide to humans and animals.
St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau sued over 'Holiday Magic'
An Edwardsville corporation has filed suit against the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau, alleging the bureau failed to pay it more than $100,000 for work it performed.
Optometrist sued over man's detached retina claims
A Madison County man has filed suit against his optometrist, alleging she failed to warn him of the dangers of a detached retina causing him permanent loss of his vision.
Passenger sues Amigo driver in roll over accident
The passenger in a vehicle blames the driver for causing her serious injuries after the driver allegedly caused the vehicle to leave the road.
Bike rider claims car backed into him on Madison County trail
A Madison County man claims a driver backed into him as he rode on a bicycle trail.
Route 40 accident subject of suit
A man and his wife have filed suit against the driver who they claim crossed into the man's lane and struck his vehicle.