News from July 2010
Chapman to preside at damages hearing in Rick Jones' breach of contract case
A Madison County judge is set to decide how much in damages former real estate maven Rick Jones should get in a breach of contract suit against a home buyer.
Plaintiff seeks third trial in 1998 personal injury case
Dripps The plaintiff in a personal injury case that has gone on for more than a decade and has gone to two juries is asking for a third trial.
Oversleeping juror delays med mal retrial; Case got second chance due to juror problem
Carr The second day of a Madison County medical malpractice retrial --whose first verdict was set aside due to a juror's behavior-- got a late start Thursday as a juror overslept, missing the 9 a.m. start.
Asbestos history laid out in six week trial that ended in deadlock
Castleman BLOOMINGTON – Two mesothelioma sufferers fell short of a unanimous jury verdict on their claim that a conspiracy among corporations caused their disease.
Mudge and Matoesian fund-raiser asking $150 per ticket
Matoesian Even though he faces no opposition in November's general election, candidate for Madison County circuit judge Bill Mudge said there are costs associated with being on the ballot.
Bumped at the gas pump, injury suit claims
A man claims a driver hit his car while it sat parked at a gas pump.
Woman claims she became quadriplegic after surgery at Mount Vernon hospital
A woman who became quadriplegic claims she lost the feeling in her arms and legs after surgery at a Mount Vernon hospital.
Accident victim claims driver was intoxicated
A woman has filed suit against the allegedly intoxicated driver who she says caused a collision.
Route 111 accident is subject of suit
A Madison County couple have filed suit against the driver who they claim failed to yield to their vehicle at a stop sign.
MC Recorder signs over state stipend to Madison County
Dunstan and Anderson Recorder of Deeds Kyle Anderson gave a gift to Madison County Wednesday, signing over a $1,651.41 stipend he received from the state of Illinois.
Plaintiff's case begins in retrial of 2003 medical malpractice case
Crowder Testimony got under way Wednesday morning in the second trial of a medical malpractice suit over the diagnosis of a woman's skin cancer.
Highland resident sues over parking lot trip and fall
A woman has filed suit against the owners of a Highland building, alleging she sustained injuries after tripping on a parking block.
Worker struck by metal ball on head seeks benefits
Despite the fact that his employer has offered to pay him benefits, a man has still filed suit against it, saying he is entitled to additional benefits after he sustained injuries while working.
Med-mal retrial gets under way Tuesday with jury selection
Carr The re-trial of a seven year-old wrongful death suit got under way Tuesday with jury selection.
Judge sorts through motions to dismiss Saline Township sexual misconduct suits
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth admitted at a hearing Monday that even he had trouble keeping track of which counts in six sexual misconduct suits filed against Saline Township and a former official were at the heart of a number of motions to dismiss.
Injuries claimed in Moro Township accident
A man claims he suffered injuries to his right shoulder and clavicle after a driver crossed into his lane and struck him.
Barge worker claims poor visibility led to injuries
A man claims he sustained knee injuries after tripping over rigging while boarding a barge.
IL Supreme Court committee to hear public's opinion on proposed discovery changes
The Rules Committee of the Illinois State Supreme Court is asking the public for its opinion on three proposals for changes to the civil discovery process.
AT&T pierced company's plumbing, suit claims
A Collinsville corporation alleges it was forced to pay more than $11,000 in sewer repair costs after a telephone company drilled through its plumbing.
CSX conductor claims injuries over 42-year career
A CSX Transportation worker claims his work for the railroad caused his degenerative spinal condition.