News from April 2011
Plaintiff amends complaint; Imo's asks for protective order in pizza delivery accident suit
Mudge The plaintiff in a complicated accident suit stemming from a pizza delivery in Bethalto has amended his claims.
Parties settle woman's parking lot accident case set for trial today
Darr The parties in a suit over an accident in the parking lot of a Collinsville apartment building have settled their suit.
Callis approves teachers' union settlement with mother of teen who had relationship with music teacher
One more defendant is out of a suit brought by the mother of a girl who allegedly had a sexual relationship with her music teacher.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket : 4/11/2011
Monday, April 11
Madison County Civil Docket : 4/11 - 4/15/2011
Monday, April 11
Hylla bows out of suit between Granite City family members over pool business
Hylla A dispute over a Granite City pool business will need a new judge.
Case management set in May, decision still pending on summary judgment moves in Liberty Mutual PPO class action
Schmieder II A May case management conference is set in a class action over Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) discounts.
Ruth denies new trial in FELA case against CSX
Collignon-Gunn Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth has denied a plaintiff who lost a Federal Employers Liability Act suit against CSX Transportation a new trial.
A blueprint for regulatory reform
To ensure a more robust recovery, create jobs, and set the stage for long-term growth, we must make our flawed regulatory system smarter, less intrusive, and more accountable.
Andrea Barber would rather sue than be satisfied
Rolling Stone Mick Jagger can't get no satisfaction and Andrea Barber won't accept it when it's offered to her.
Simon, officials pledge commitment to preventing child abuse
Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon Against a lobby lined with silhouettes representing abused children in Madison County, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, Madison County Chairman Alan Dunstan, Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder, and other local officials announced their commitment to preventing child abuse as they kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month Friday.
First quarter asbestos claims in Madison County: At least 154
Crowder At least 154 new asbestos lawsuits have been filed in Madison County in the first quarter of 2011.