News from November 2010
Ste. Genevieve accident trial set to beginTuesday in Madison County
Callis Although trials usually start on Monday mornings in Madison County, the trial of a personal injury case stemming from an accident in Missouri will get underway a day later as parties argue pre-trial motions Monday.
Masked men shot C-Mowe's customer, suit says
A St. Clair County nightclub is accused of failing to protect a man who says he was shot right outside the front door of the business.
Prudential sued by woman claiming unpaid disability benefits
An Illinois woman is suing her former employer and an insurance provider, claiming they aren't paying disability benefits she is owed.
Conference in legal malpractice suit against Kuehnlein firm re-set
Wuller Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian has set a case management conference in a legal malpractice case against St. Louis law firm Kuehnlein & Kuehnlein next year.
Survey: Voters say there are too many 'meritless' lawsuits
Rickard WASHINGTON - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform released a national survey Thursday that reveals 88 percent of voters who cast ballots in Tuesday's election believe there are too many "meritless" lawsuits.
Belleville attorney files personal injury suit against driver
Belleville attorney Bernard Ysursa and his family are suing a driver who allegedly rear-ended their vehicle on Frank Scott Parkway in August.
Plavix makers sued in St. Clair County
The makers of the popular pain reliever Plavix face a St. Clair County lawsuit filed by 11 people who claim they suffered strokes and heart attacks after taking the drug.
Plaintiff wants to amend complaint in Ford suit over Town Car engine fire
Sivia The plaintiff in a suit against Ford Motor Co. over an allegedly defective Lincoln Town Car engine, wants to amend his Madison County complaint.
Hearing set on status of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. accident suit set for trial Monday
With a trial scheduled in less than a week in a couple's personal injury suit, the parties in the case are set for a status hearing today in Madison County.
Long John Silver's sued over man's fall outside Granite City restaurant
A customer is suing a fast food seafood chain after allegedly falling on his way into the Granite City restaurant.
New class action claims Dish Network dropped Fox channel but still charges for it
Goldenberg Two Madison County residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Dish Network, claiming customers are being charged for programming they are not receiving.
Alton company accused of installing leaky roof
An Alton couple is accusing a local company of improperly installing a roof that leaked and caused mold in their home.
Macoupin County resident files accident suit in Madison County
A Macoupin County resident claims she suffered extensive back injuries when a driver failed to stay in his lane and struck her vehicle.
Man sues brother for moving, selling property
Two brothers are involved in a lawsuit over alleged confiscated property and fraud.
Holiday Shores asks for clarification, possible appeal in Syngenta atrazine case
Tillery Less than a week after a Madison County judge gave the go-ahead to the appeal of a discovery order entered in one of a series of proposed class action suits against the makers of the weed-killer atrazine, there may be a cross appeal in the works.
Madison County voters reverse fortunes
Kay Voters in Madison County favored the GOP in a big way this election, reversing a pattern that has existed at least throughout the last decade.
Matoesian earns 70 percent to be retained; Unopposed Mudge to fill Stack vacancy
Mudge Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian received 70 percent of the total vote to be retained to a sixth six-year term.
Clinton County elects Middendorff circuit judge
Middendorff Despite a strong GOP showing in Clinton County, atttorney Doug Gruenke, a Republican from New Baden, was defeated by Associate Judge Dennis Middendorff, a Democrat from Carlyle, to fill a vacancy in the 4th Judicial Circuit.
St. Clair County circuit judges retained
LeChien Three St. Clair County circuit judges in the 20th Judicial Circuit were easily retained to six-year terms.
Kilbride prevails in costly retention election
Kilbride Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride has been retained to a second 10-year term.