News from 2010
Correction
In the story "'Mudslinging' barbs highlight closing arguments in Madison County injury trial," the first name of accident reconstruction expert Nathan Shigemura was incorrectly stated in print as "David." The Madison County Record regrets the error. A corrected version of the story is available online at http://www.madisonrecord.com for further viewing.
Plaintiff given more discovery time in defamation suit against Saint Anthony's Hospital, staff
Ruth A former nurse who is suing Saint Anthony's Hospital and his ex-coworkers for defamation of character has been given 60 days to conduct discovery before a Madison County judge hears the defendants' pleas to dismiss the case.
First Student claims abuse took place after student exited bus, seeks summary judgment
First Student Inc., formerly Laidlaw Transportation Inc., is moving for summary judgment in a suit brought by a mother over abuse suffered by her daughter in or near a school bus three years ago.
Widow seeks punitive damages in suit against local bars over husband's, baby son's deaths
Hylla A woman who lost her husband and infant son in car accident involving a tow truck is asking to add claims for punitive damages to her suit.
Edwardsville attorneys sue excavators over parking lot problems
After allowing a company to excavate soil beneath their parking lot, Edwardsville attorneys William Lucco and Joseph Brown say their parking lot has sustained substantial damages, including sagging, cracking and ponding.
Garda sued over recent car fire fatality
Carey An Effingham County woman has filed suit against Garda and the driver of one of its trucks that collided with her deceased husband, causing him to burn to death after he became trapped in his car when it caught on fire following the collision.
Troy home buyers sue over mold and cracked foundation
Antognoli Two Madison County residents who recently purchased a home say the house's previous owners failed to inform them of mold in the basement and of a cracked foundation wall.
Judgment for Dickies clothing company entered in Madison County
A popular clothing manufacturer won a judgment worth more than $350,000 in Tarrant County Circuit Court in Texas against the maker of work clothes and gloves, Fortress Products.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 30
Tree nursery sued by lender
Menghini A Highland corporation has filed suit against the company it claims failed to repay more than $150,000.
Collinsville's Splash City sued over woman's sidewalk injuries
A woman has filed suit against Collinsville Area Recreation District doing business as Splash City Family Waterpark, claiming she broke her hip after falling on a defective sidewalk.
Hip replacement was basis for firing, woman claims in suit
An impending hip replacement caused a woman to lose her job at a loan company, she claims in recently filed court documents.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket : Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2010
Monday, November 29
Parents sue son's girlfriend claiming trespass
Two Glen Carbon residents are seeking more than $150,000 from a woman their son had a relationship with, saying they incurred damages of more than $50,000 after she came onto their property.
Madison County Civil Docket: Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2010
Monday, November 29
Damages hearing set in Rick Jones suit against homebuyer
A damages hearing in a breach of contract suit filed by former real estate tycoon Rick Jones is again set to be heard.
Amputee's suit against St. Joseph's Hospital dismissed
Callis A suit over the amputation of a man's leg at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland is over.
Amicus brief to be filed in opposition to $6.5 million Cook County award; Teen argued risky jump was railroad's fault
Lading Attorneys with Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard in St. Louis have been granted leave to file an amicus brief with the First District Appellate Court in opposition to a $6.5 million Cook County jury award.
Motion to dismiss in Saline Township sexual battery cases set for December hearing
Maag Another motion to dismiss has been filed by the Saline Township in its fight against a series of sexual battery suits filed by women who claim a former official groped and harassed them.
'Lawsuit loan shark' legislation would mean more lawsuits and fewer jobs in Illinois
Akin Lawmakers have returned to Springfield for the lame duck veto session and are rushing to ram through bills dealing with tax hikes, gambling and civil unions during this abbreviated session.