News from November 2010
Kay defeats Hoffman in 112th House District
Kay Republican Dwight Kay of Glen Carbon has defeated incumbent Democrat Jay Hoffman of Collinsville in the 112th House District, 19,473 to 18,102.
Republicans take seats in Madison County
Prenzler Republican Kurt Prenzler defeated sitting Madison County Treasurer Frank Miles by 4,418 votes.
Dwight Kay leading Jay Hoffman
Kay Republican Dwight Kay of Glen Carbon appears to have upset incumbent Democrat Jay Hoffman of Collinsville.
Matoesian retained
Matoesian Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian appears to have been retained to a sixth six-year term.
Wal-Mart building contractor sues Godfrey store's general contractor
A Missouri corporation claims it owes a union nearly $300,000 in dues after it provided laborers for a construction project that it believed to be non-union.
East St. Louis grocery store sued over customer's slip on snow and ice
A customer is asking the owners of an East St. Louis grocery store to pay more than $150,000 after he allegedly slipped and fell on snow and ice in the parking lot.
Attorneys in O'Fallon sexual battery case hint at appeal
Callis Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis has received a letter from attorneys in a suit stemming from a music teacher's sexual relationship with a teenager about possible appellate action.
Dueling motions filed in Saline Township sexual harassment suits
Maag Attorneys for Saline Township are arguing that plaintiffs in six sexual harassment suits filed against it and former Supervisor Alvin Steiner have conceded their claims are not applicable to the township.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket : November 8, 2010
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Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket : November 8, 2010
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Madison County Civil Docket : November 8 - 12, 2010
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Crowder sends questions about discovery order in atrazine case to appellate court
One of a series of proposed class actions against the makers of the weed killer atrazine is headed to Mount Vernon as defendant Syngenta Crop Protection Inc. won its plea asking that questions be certified for appeal.
Judge awards plaintiff's attorney $95, denies $800 sanction
The attorney for a man who claims his wife of more than 20 years stole his retirement funds and left him without food and water in their bathtub after a fall will get $95 from one of the defendants in the case.
Damages hearing set in Rick Jones' suit against homebuyer
Callis A hearing on damages has been set in a default judgment won by imprisoned real estate developer Rick Jones in a breach of contract suit.
Defendant moves for summary judgment in Belleville business owners' defamation case
Maag A summary judgment motion is pending and the path to trial is set for a defamation case filed by two Belleville business owners against the head of a citizen's group aimed at protecting Belleville's heritage.
Case management conference set in state's suit against Cahokia Mounds ATV riders
Young A case management conference is set in a suit filed by the state of Illinois over injuries a Department of Natural Resources officer suffered when he was hit by two ATV riders at Cahokia Mounds.