News from October 2010
Former railroad engineer sues UP for more than $150K in rollover crash
A former railroad engineer blames Union Pacific and a transportation company for a rollover crash he says left him permanently injured.
Kilbride retention election the most expensive of the decade
Kilbride An Illinois Supreme Court race has become the nation's most expensive one-candidate retention election this decade, according to a public policy and law institute and a campaign group aimed at keeping courts fair.
Cahokia police officer accused of beating man in back of patrol car
A Cahokia police officer is accused of arresting a man without cause, beating him while he was handcuffed in the back of a patrol car and then falsifying a report as a cover-up.
Truck driver claims his employer is liable for his actions in interstate accident
A man filed suit Oct. 12 against his own employer and against the driver who he blames for causing an accident.
Bicyclist struck near McDonald's in Shiloh sues
Nearly four months after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike, a Shiloh man seeks more than $50,000 for his injuries.
Herndon sets Yaz lawyers straight on seeking relief outside his jurisdiction
Burg EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon simmered when he found out a lawyer asked a court official in Philadelphia to enforce one of his orders.
E-filing launched in St. Clair County Circuit Clerk's office
Staff members working on an e-filing conversion project in St. Clair County's Circuit Clerk office celebrated the first success today with sparkling cider.
Fund-raising in Hoffman-Kay race is ramping up
Kay Fund-raising in the competitive 112th House District race, by no surprise, is tipping in favor of incumbent State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville).
North Illinois Street accident is subject of suit
A man who says he was seriously injured by another driver in a Fairview Heights crash is taking her to court.
Florida couples sue Auffenberg over repairs to F-250
Two Florida couples claim an O'Fallon Ford dealership's faulty repair work caused a crash that left them permanently injured.
Carr turns to Seventh Circuit in appeal of $635K sanction
Carr CHICAGO – Seventh Circuit appeals judges who declared Rex Carr "out of control" in litigation against former partners find him knocking on their door again.
Metal bar stool flung at Alton bartender, suit claims
An Alton bartender alleges she suffered severe injuries to her face and head after a patron struck her with a bar stool.
Pontoon Beach woman sues landlord and dog owner after 'Scrappy' bites
A Pontoon Beach woman is suing her landlord and her neighbors after allegedly being bitten by a dog she says has a history of aggression.
Metro-East plaintiff lawyers making sizable donations to Dem candidates
Simmons Metro-East plaintiff lawyers are making a big difference in a couple of competitive state races—including the contest for Illinois governor and House District 112.
Marine Road accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to keep control of his vehicle, causing a collision.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: Nov. 1, 2010
Monday, November 1
Madison County Civil Docket : Nov. 1 - 5 , 2010
Monday, November 1
Company seeks repayment on promissory note
A company claims it is owed more than $60,000 from the owners of a $39,000 promissory note who defaulted on their payments.
Kevcor Construction sues over water damage
An Alton construction company is blaming its insurance provider, insurance agent and landlord for property damage caused by water.