News from 2010
North Illinois Street accident is subject of suit
A man who says he was seriously injured by another driver in a Fairview Heights crash is taking her to court.
Florida couples sue Auffenberg over repairs to F-250
Two Florida couples claim an O'Fallon Ford dealership's faulty repair work caused a crash that left them permanently injured.
Carr turns to Seventh Circuit in appeal of $635K sanction
Carr CHICAGO – Seventh Circuit appeals judges who declared Rex Carr "out of control" in litigation against former partners find him knocking on their door again.
Metal bar stool flung at Alton bartender, suit claims
An Alton bartender alleges she suffered severe injuries to her face and head after a patron struck her with a bar stool.
Pontoon Beach woman sues landlord and dog owner after 'Scrappy' bites
A Pontoon Beach woman is suing her landlord and her neighbors after allegedly being bitten by a dog she says has a history of aggression.
Metro-East plaintiff lawyers making sizable donations to Dem candidates
Simmons Metro-East plaintiff lawyers are making a big difference in a couple of competitive state races—including the contest for Illinois governor and House District 112.
Marine Road accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to keep control of his vehicle, causing a collision.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: Nov. 1, 2010
Monday, November 1
Madison County Civil Docket : Nov. 1 - 5 , 2010
Monday, November 1
Company seeks repayment on promissory note
A company claims it is owed more than $60,000 from the owners of a $39,000 promissory note who defaulted on their payments.
Kevcor Construction sues over water damage
An Alton construction company is blaming its insurance provider, insurance agent and landlord for property damage caused by water.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: October 27 - 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 27
Construction company accused of causing crash below Collinsville overpass
A Madison County woman is suing the construction company and three drivers she says are responsible for a crash in Collinsville in May.
St. Louis doctor named in med mal complaint over patient's use of Warfarin
A Highland woman claims a St. Louis doctor's negligence is to blame for a stroke that left her with permanent brain damage.
Alhambra couple accuses logging companies of illegally chopping down $50,000 trees
Hebrank Alhambra landowners claim two Illinois logging companies trespassed onto their property, cut down trees worth more than $50,000 and then hauled half of them away.
Madison County Civil Docket : Oct. 25 - 29, 2010
Monday, October 25
Candidates in 112th House race take in nearly $400k since July
Kay Dwight Kay of Glen Carbon, a Republican campaigning to unseat incumbent State Rep. Jay Hoffman, a Democrat from Collinsville, received a total of $150,217.88 between July 1 and Oct. 3, according to a pre-election report filed on Monday.
Kilbride's campaign takes in $1.8 million
Kilbride The Democratic Party of Illinois has kicked in $1.25 million over the past several months for the retention of Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride, campaign finance records show.
Homeowners claim sellers failed to disclose leaks
Two Alton residents allege the homeowner who sold them a house failed to disclose its leakage problems, causing them to incur substantial repair bills.