News from 2010
17 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County June 21-25
Heller A total of 17 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of June 21 through June 25.
21 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County June 14-20
Browder A total of 21 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of June 14 through June 20.
Tobacco settlement survives another challenge, appeal coming
Bader NEW ORLEANS - A federal appeals court decided Tuesday that 1998's Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement is constitutional, ruling against a challenge by the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Visitor sues Fairview Heights homeowner after slipping on staircase
A Washington County woman claims she fractured her ankle after she fell on rag rugs improperly placed on a staircase.
Route 157 accident results in injuries
A woman claims she sustained great physical pain after a driver collided with her vehicle.
Lowe's customer claims his back popped out of place while lifting merchandise
A St. Clair County man claims he attempted to help Lowe's employees lift a roll of carpet into his truck when his back popped out of place.
Worker claims Support Systems wrongfully discharged him
Scoggins An Alorton man claims his employer wrongly terminated him after he sustained work-related tailbone and back injuries.
Innovative Technical Solutions replaced woman with younger male, suit claims
Szewczyk A woman has filed suit against her former employer, alleging she was illegally fired after her employer hired a younger male worker to replace her.
CC Food Mart sued over customer's slip and fall
A man claims he sustained severe and permanent injuries to his head, neck, shoulders, back, hips and left ankle after falling on a wet floor.
Horse charged into vehicle, personal injury suit claims
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the owners of a horse that she says charged into her vehicle, causing her to sustain injuries.
Beneficiary claims insurance company failed to pay policy
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the life insurance agency that she claims refused to provide her with benefits after a death.
Two nurses out of wrongful death suit against Alton Memorial, doctor
MacDonald Two nurses named as defendants in a long-running wrongful death case are out of the suit a week before trial is set to begin.
Matoesian approves Super Valu check cashing fees class action settlement
Matoesian A class action filed last year against the owner of the Shop 'n Save grocery chain is over.
Rear-end accident on Green Mount is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle, causing him to sustain injuries to his neck, shoulder and low back.
Washington University law dean to oversee BP gulf fund
Syverud Kent D. Syverud, dean of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (WUSTL) and the Ethan A.H. Shepley University Professor, has been named a trustee of the $20 billion Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trust.
Casino Queen sued over customer's bathroom slip
A woman claims she sustained injuries to her legs, knees and back after falling on a clear substance in a bathroom at the Casino Queen in East St. Louis.
Motion 8/16 - 8/20/2010
Monday, August 16
Jury 8/16/2010
Monday, August 16
Woman claims nerve damage near ring finger
A woman claims she endured multiple surgeries and can no longer use her left ring finger thanks to a St. Clair County doctor who negligently treated her hand injury.
Zicam suit filed in St. Clair County
Weilmuenster A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the makers of a homeopathic cold medicine, alleging she lost her sense of taste and smell after taking the drug.