News from 2010
We're mad because we didn't get audited!
People buy insurance as protection against something that's not likely to happen.
Justices uphold award against builder, calling him 'contumacious'
MOUNT VERNON – Robert Higgins avoided a lawsuit so flagrantly for so long that indignant Fifth District appeals judges called him contumacious.
Parties agree to mediation in botched paternity test suit
Matoesian The parties in a suit over a botched paternity test that allegedly kept a man from his child for more than a decade have agreed to mediation.
Fifth District says 10-year-old car accident suit belongs in Missouri, not Illinois
MOUNT VERNON – Madison County judges kept a car crash lawsuit for 10 years when it always belonged in Missouri, according to Fifth District appeals judges.
Medical malpractice filings down, class actions hold steady in Madison County mid-year
While Madison County has seen an uptick in asbestos lawsuits filed at the Edwardsville courthouse, medical malpractice lawsuit filings are down and class action cases are holding firm.
Madison County asbestos cases up from last year
Crowder Madison County's already swelled asbestos docket has packed on more cases at this year's mid point than it had at the same time last year.
Appellate court decision keeps OB court battle alive
Wexstten MOUNT VERNON - Eight years after physician Christina Midkiff left Maryville Women's Center, she still doesn't know where the law will allow her to practice.
Crowder to hear motion to transfer in train injuries case
A railroad company is asking that a suit over a man's injuries be moved out of Edwardsville and sent to Macoupin County.
Driver failed to maintain proper lookout, suit says
A woman and her husband claim a driver failed to stop before striking their vehicle and causing the woman to sustain injuries.
Renters blame landlord in infant's carbon dioxide death
The parents of a deceased infant blame the owner of their home for allowing carbon dioxide and other toxic fumes to seep into their rental property, resulting in their child's death.
Caseyville woman claims dog bit and chewed her in street
A Caseyville woman claims she sustained injuries to her knees after her neighbors' dog bit and attacked her.
Fairview Heights man claims injuries in auto accident
A Fairview Heights man has filed suit against the driver who he claims caused a collision while he was riding with the driver.
I-55/70 accident is subject of St. Clair County suit
A woman claims a driver struck the rear of her vehicle as she drove on the interstate.
Courthouses closed Monday for holiday
The Madison and St. Clair County courthouses and county government offices will be closed Monday, July 5 in honor of Independence Day.
Railroad trackman claims job requirements were so strenuous
An Olney man claims the job requirements of his former employer were so strenuous that he developed problems in his neck, spine and upper and lower extremities.
Mascoutah law firm named in malpractice suit
Two Highland residents have filed suit against a Mascoutah law firm and one of its attorneys, claiming the attorney failed to track expiration dates of continuation statements.
Woman claims injuries in Albers accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she says crossed the center of the road and struck her vehicle.
Last car in funeral procession struck
A Belleville resident struck the final car in a funeral procession, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Atrazine motion hearing to be reset
Reeg A hearing over dueling motions to compel in one of a series of Madison County alleged water contamination class actions is off.
Judge to hear all Steiner motions July 9
Maag Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth will take up pending motions on July 9 in a series of suits filed against Saline Township and a former official over alleged sexual misconduct.