News from March 2010
Woman settles husband's wrongful death suit against Alton Memorial, others
Lowe A wrongful death suit set for trial Monday has settled.
Benzene case filed by Champaign man in Madison County; Houston lawyer is judge's daughter
Romani A Champaign man claims he developed acute myelogenous leukemia after being exposed to benzene-containing products throughout his career.
29 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County March 8-12
Browder A total of 29 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of March 8 through March 12.
18 new asbestos cases filed March 1-5 in Madison County
Angelides A total of 18 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of March 1 through March 5.
Seven new asbestos cases filed in Madison County Feb. 22-26
Gori A total of seven new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Feb. 22 through Feb. 26.
Edwardsville motorcycle accident case settles
A case stemming from a motorcycle accident that was set for trial Monday has settled.
Motion to dismiss sexual harassment suit to be heard April 9
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth will hear a defense move to dismiss a woman's sexual harassment suit April 9 at 9 a.m.
Sweet gets combined divorce, alienation of affection suit
A rare alienation of affection lawsuit has been combined for hearing purposes and will go to its third judge.
Driver using cell phone caused rear-end accident, suit claims
A Granite City man claims he suffered severe injuries after a driver rear-ended him while talking on her cell phone.
New Mexico man files Benzene case in Madison County
Gori A New Mexico man and his wife have filed suit against Shell Chemical Company, Shell Oil Company and United States Steel Corp., alleging the man developed multiple myeloma after his exposure to benzene-containing products.
Vehicle sideswiped, injury suit claims
A woman claims she received neck, shoulder and back injuries after a driver sideswiped her vehicle.
Visitor sues Cahokia nursing home over slip on mopped floor
A woman claims she sustained injuries to her left shoulder, neck, back and coccyx after falling at a Cahokia nursing home.
U-turn caused accident in Edwardsville, suit claims
A man has filed suit against the driver who he says made a U-turn, causing him to strike the driver.
I-270 accident is subject of suit
Three people claim they became sick, sore, lame, disordered and disabled after a driver allowed his vehicle to cross the median and hit the vehicle in which they rode.
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Business Bank of St. Louis seeks default judgment entered in Madison County
The Business Bank of St. Louis has filed a memorandum with the Madison County Circuit Court clerk against Kanich Development, Harold Hart Jr., Terri A. Hart, Anne Kane and Timothy Kane.
Morphine pump released too much at once, says suit against Medtronic
A St. Clair County man claims a morphine pump inserted into his spine released too much of the pain killer into his body, causing him to black out for three days.
Woman injured on slot machine smoke break sues Casino Queen
A woman has filed suit against an East St. Louis gambling casino, alleging she tripped over an elevated manhole when she attempted to smoke a cigarette.
Memorial Hospital named in suit over anesthesia
The special administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed suit against Memorial Hospital and Anesthesia Associates of Belleville, alleging they caused the woman's death by administering anesthesia to her when she was in a hypovolemic state.