News from 2010
Woman sues driver who caused accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck another vehicle that then slammed into her vehicle.
McGlynn appointed circuit judge in St. Clair County
McGlynn Belleville attorney Stephen McGlynn has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as circuit judge in St. Clair County's 20th Judicial Circuit.
Couple sues driver for more than $100K in medical expenses
A St. Clair County couple is suing a man they say caused a crash that has left them permanently injured.
Injuries claimed in Granite City accident
A driver claims she suffered disability and disfigurement during a collision with a driver who failed to yield to her vehicle.
Insured sues to waive disability premiums
A St. Clair County woman is suing Lincoln Financial Group for failing to pay long-term disability benefits.
Collinsville District 10 sues First Student to indemnify from student suit
The Collinsville Community Unit School District Unit No. 10 claims it should not be held liable for damages a student incurred on a school bus.
Hylla considering summary judgment move in case against Regal Beagle
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla has taken a move by the plaintiff in a dram shop suit against Roper's Regal Beagle in Godfrey under advisement.
Mother claims teachers' union helped conceal reason for firing in sexual misconduct case
Callis The O'Fallon Federation of Teachers has been named as a defendant in a woman's suit over her teenage daughter's sexual relationship with her music teacher.
Trial against volunteer soccer coach set Sept. 7
Stack A personal injury suit against the Glen-Ed Soccer Club and a volunteer coach is set for trial Sept. 7.
Stack to hear motion to dismiss suit against St. Louis Neurological Institute, doctor
Stack A St. Louis-based neurological practice is moving to dismiss a suit filed earlier this summer by the parents of a disabled adult who claim their son was not prescribed the right medicines and testing to prevent him from having frequent seizures.
Plaintiff asking appellate court to bring attorney back into legal malpractice case
A man who claims at least three attorneys botched a lawsuit he filed in Mississippi is asking the Fifth District Appellate Court to bring one of those attorneys back into his suit.
Associate Judge Cook appointed to fill Eckert vacancy
The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed Associate Judge Michael N. Cook to fill the circuit court vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Annette A. Eckert, resident circuit judge of St. Clair County in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Granite City property owner sues tenants' insurer
A Granite City landlord is suing the insurance company he says refuses to pay for fire damage to his rental property.
Madison County asbestos jury docket: Sept. 7
Tuesday, September 7
Madison County asbestos motion docket: Sept. 7
Tuesday, September 7
Mother sues driver for injuries suffered in crash
A mother is suing a driver she says is to blame for a crash that injured her and her two children.
Madison County civil docket: Sept. 7-10
Tuesday, September 7
I-55/70 Maryville accident is subject of suit
A woman claims she sustained neck, back, left foot and shoulder injuries during a collision with a driver who failed to stay on the highway.
Property owners sue Granite City over sewer-caused sink holes
A couple is suing the city of Granite City for failing to properly maintain a sewer system into their property.
Godfrey man claims he fell in sink hole caused by Ameren
A Godfrey man claims he fell in his front lawn after tripping in a sink hole caused by Illinois Power Co.