News from October 2010
Couple's suit against Peoria Roman Catholic priest to be heard Oct. 22
Callis A Roman Catholic priest who allegedly used his position to further a sexual relationship with a woman that ended in an alleged coerced abortion, is asking a Madison County judge to throw out a personal injury lawsuit.
Hoffman not truthful on audit vote
To the Editor:
Vote for Dwight Kay
To the Editor:
Missouri Chief Justice is 'willing to listen to the people'
"These are significant and meaningful changes. They show the court's willingness to listen to the people of Missouri."
Vote 'No' on amendment to State Constitution
To the Editor:
Good judges matter
The judiciary is an often overlooked and seldom understood branch of government. It is a branch of government, though, that has significant influence over our daily lives. Judges make decisions every day that affect our health care, community safety, and our economy.
Bicyclist sues over Belleville collision
A bike rider claims he suffered serious injuries when his bicycle was struck by a Belleville driver leaving his driveway.
O'Fallon man seeks $50K in Shiloh crash
An O'Fallon man says he suffered severe injuries when his car was struck by another driver in Shiloh.
Two years after sentencing, Lakin investigation still under way
Two years after once-powerful Madison County attorney Lowell Thomas Lakin was sentenced to six years in prison on federal drug charges, a special prosecutor investigating a related state case continues to guard his comments.
Saline Township 'wants to pretend' it can't be sued, plaintiffs say
Maag Saline Township is again pushing to dismiss counts against it in a series of suits filed by women who claim a former official sexually harassed them.
'Long arm' law means Illinois courts can reach even foreign defendants
They say the "long arm of the law" always catches up with criminals, but Illinois' Long-Arm statute means state civil courts' can reach defendants beyond state and international borders.
Stack allows GCSFCU more time to file defenses in husband v. wife suit
Broom Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has given a Granite City credit union more time to bolster its defenses in a suit between a husband and wife over a retirement savings account.
Ruth set to open FELA trial Tuesday
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth is scheduled to preside over a trial in a case brought by a CSX Transportation foreman over work-related injuries.
Courthouses, county offices closed Monday
The Madison and St. Clair County courthouses as well as county offices will be closed Monday for Columbus Day.
Allianz seeks to escape sanctions for failing to send rep to mediation
Stack Allianz Underwriters Insurance, under fire for delaying mediation of lawsuits over contamination from refineries in Hartford, blames an anonymous clerk.
Excavation company and employee accused of causing crash
A St. Clair County man is suing an excavation company after one of its drivers allegedly ran a red light and crashed into him.
Marion County man sues after rollover crash on I-64
A Marion County man is suing a woman he says caused him to roll his truck o I-64.
Mother's husband's employers named in St. Clair County asbestos suit
Gori The son of a deceased woman blames his mother's husband's employers for contributing to her death, saying she inhaled asbestos fibers after her husband brought them home on his clothes.
Alton man sues dog owner and neighbor over pit bull attack
An Alton man is suing his neighbor and her friend, claiming he was attacked by a pit bull while on a walk.
Forest Lakes Retail Centre accused of failing to repay loan
An Indiana man claims Forest Lakes Retail Centre borrowed $300,000 from him and then refused to repay it.