News from 2010
Associate Judge Brown appointed resident circuit judge of Randolph County
The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed Associate Judge Richard A. Brown to fill the circuit court vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William A. Schuwerk Jr., resident circuit judge of Randolph County in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Motion 7/19 - 7/23/2010
Monday, July 19
Jury 7/19/2010
Monday, July 19
7/19 - 7/23/2010
Monday, July 19
EPA, atrazine maker at odds over study
Jackson The federal Environmental Protection Agency says a new review of atrazine, a commonly used agricultural pesticide, is rooted in a statutory mandate and prompted by new evidence about the effects of the pesticide to humans and animals.
St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau sued over 'Holiday Magic'
An Edwardsville corporation has filed suit against the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau, alleging the bureau failed to pay it more than $100,000 for work it performed.
Optometrist sued over man's detached retina claims
A Madison County man has filed suit against his optometrist, alleging she failed to warn him of the dangers of a detached retina causing him permanent loss of his vision.
Passenger sues Amigo driver in roll over accident
The passenger in a vehicle blames the driver for causing her serious injuries after the driver allegedly caused the vehicle to leave the road.
Bike rider claims car backed into him on Madison County trail
A Madison County man claims a driver backed into him as he rode on a bicycle trail.
Route 40 accident subject of suit
A man and his wife have filed suit against the driver who they claim crossed into the man's lane and struck his vehicle.
Stack gives final go-ahead to Big Sky settlement; lawyers to get $7 million in fees
Stack A seven year-old class action against AT&T ended Monday as a Madison County judge gave the final approval to its $21 million settlement.
Rear-end collision causes multi-car accident
A man claims his vehicle slammed into the rear of another automobile after a driver behind him caused a multi-car collision.
Child suffered brain damage, cardiac arrest during endoscopic procedure, suit claims
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the hospital where she says her daughter suffered brain damage and cardiac arrest after undergoing an endoscopic evaluation.
Edwardsville tavern sued over man's attack
A Madison County man claims four patrons at an Edwardsville bar attacked him, and the man blames the bar for his injuries in a recently filed suit.
Plaintiff files second complaint, hearing moved in hospital defamation case
Ruth The plaintiff in a defamation of character suit against Saint Anthony's Health Center and two of its employees has filed a second amended complaint.
Motions to dismiss sexual misconduct against Saline Township, official moved
Maag A hearing set in a series of sexual misconduct suits against Saline Township and its former Supervisor Alvin Steiner has been moved.
Company claims insurer failed to provide acceptable defense lawyer
A St. Clair County company claims its insurance company did not provide it with an acceptable defense lawyer and is seeking to reclaim the more than $300,000 it spent on its own lawyer.
More asbestos suits filed in St. Clair County
Cates More asbestos lawsuits have been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Final approval hearing for Big Sky settlement set Monday
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack is set to give the final go ahead to a $21 million settlement in a long running class action suit brought by small business owners against AT&T.
Blagojevich mentioned in plaintiffs' arguments v. Saline Township
Plaintiffs in a series of Madison County sexual misconduct suits against Saline Township and its former Supervisor Alvin Steiner reject defense "tort immunity" arguments by invoking the name of ousted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.