News from September 2010
SCC Democratic assessor candidate's plan
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SCC Republican assessor candidate's plan
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Hoffman is not a conservative
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Slipping into something more comfortable
In old movies, elegantly dressed hostesses are always excusing themselves to "slip into something more comfortable."
Federal judge rejects certification of LakinChapman case against H&R Block
Lakin EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Michael Reagan rejected a LakinChapman class action against H&R Block Tax Services on Sept. 17.
Callis to hear moves to dismiss, transfer mother's suit against O'Fallon #203
Callis Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis is set to hear moves by a local school district and its teachers union to throw out or move a woman's suit over a music teacher's sexual relationship with her daughter.
Ruth set to hear motion to dismiss nurse's defamation suit against hospital, co-workers
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth will hear arguments on moves to dismiss a former nurse's defamation of character suit against his former co-workers and St. Anthony's Hospital.
Shell Chemical, Turtle Wax named in new benzene suit
Thompson A Madison County man claims he developed leukemia after more than 30 years of exposure to benzene.
Optometrist sues Granite City Vision over terminated contract
An optometrist hired by a Granite City company wants to receive the more than $100,000 the company promised him upon hiring him, even though the company has since terminated its contract with him.
Rosewood Heights Sanitary District sues insurer over lift station loss
A Madison County sanitary district claims it has incurred more than $50,000 in costs in an attempt to replace a damaged building that its insurance company should have covered.
Prairie Farms Dairy sues RLI Insurance over $900k fire damage claim
A Madison County dairy farm is suing its insurance company for nearly $900,000 after a fire allegedly destroyed one of its warehouses.
Appellate court overrules Stack in asbestos forum; Says plaintiff should sue in Michigan not Madison County
Wexstten MOUNT VERNON – Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack kept a mesothelioma suit that belonged in Michigan, Fifth District appeals judges ruled on Sept. 21.
Madison County woman suing two drivers over injuries
A Madison County woman is seeking payment from two other women after allegedly being hurt in a chain-reaction crash.
Judge Young and Belleville lawyer sued over handling of Venezia wrongful death case
Schottel Jr. A St. Louis attorney is suing St. Clair County Circuit Judge Patrick Young and Belleville lawyer William Berry over the handling of a wrongful death case involving convicted racketeer Thomas Venezia and his 21 year-old roommate.
Herndon: Carr 'overstating the precariousness'of his finances
Herndon EAST ST. LOUIS – Rex Carr owes former partners $635,171.23, and U.S. District Judge David Herndon says it's time to pay.
Petroleum company says Roxana business failed to pay for services
A petroleum company claims a Roxana business has failed to pay it more than $200,000 for services and goods provided.
Driver sued over neck injuries caused by rear-end crash
A Madison County woman is suing the driver she says rear-ended her while driving in Missouri in 2008.
Status conference set in Belleville bar owners' defamation suit
Maag A status conference has been set in a defamation of character suit brought against a Belleville citizens' group and its leader by two local business owners.
No answer yet from defendants in Cahokia political firings suit
Four trustees of the Cahokia water district have yet to answer a suit brought against them in February by several former workers.
Union Pacific worker blames career with railroad for trauma to body
A Union Pacific trackman accuses the railroad of causing him severe back injuries.