News from November 2011
Pfizer sued by parents claiming Zoloft use caused birth defects
Cueto The ingestion of Zoloft during pregnancy led eight different couples to parent children born with various birth defects, according to recently filed court documents that name the drug's manufacturer as a defendant.
USAA sues developer, builder and contractor over improperly installed copper water line
An insurance company claims it was forced to pay its insured more than $50,000 after the insured's O'Fallon home sustained severe damages due to an improperly insulated copper water line.
Man injured at charity event sues banquet facility owner
A man claims he became severely injured after he tripped over a deformity in the sidewalk at a charity event.
Nameoki Road accident causes injuries, suit says
A man claims he sustained head and back injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle.
Rear-end accident in Granite City leads to suit
A woman claims she suffered disability and disfigurement after a driver rear-ended her vehicle.
I-270 crash is subject of Madison County suit
Darr A Granite City man is accused of crashing into another driver's vehicle as he tried to merge into traffic on a St. Louis interstate.
Catholic Church in Edwardsville sued over equipment lease
Noonan A lender has filed suit against the church that it claims failed to pay it more than $100,000 for equipment borrowed.
Alton woman claims porch swing gave way; Sues property owner for injuries
Meyer An Alton woman has filed suit against the owner of a porch swing after she claims the swing detached from the roof of the porch and fell, causing her to break her ankle.
Shell and others named in new benzene suit
An East Alton man says he developed cancer because of exposure to toxins released by a Roxana chemical company.
Rig crashes into rear of car on I-44, suit claims
A driver for a Madison County trucking company is accused of running into the back of another vehicle in Missouri.
Glen Carbon Wal-Mart sued on retaliatory discharge claims
A Glen Carbon woman claims she was fired from her job at Wal-Mart in retaliation for a workers' compensation claim filed against the company.
Pedestrian claims Mustang driver backed into her in Freeburg parking lot
A woman claims she sustained severe injuries after a driver backed into her as she walked in a parking lot.
Hearing set for Friday in suit of Collinsville homeowners against Edwardsville title company
Mudge A hearing will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge's courtroom in a lawsuit involving Collinsville homeowners who claim their property is prone to flooding.
Crowder to work on 2013 asbestos trial dates Wednesday
Crowder A hearing involving Madison County asbestos trial dockets for 2013 will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's courtroom.
Plaintiff claims defense arguments are 'evasive and ambiguous' in suit against debt collector
The plaintiff in a Madison County case has filed a motion to strike defendant's answer to an original complaint that a debt collector broke the law when it repossessed a vehicle.
Prairie Farms asks judge to order financial documents from plaintiffs
Hylla Prairie Farms has requested Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla to order plaintiffs Michael and Denise Richter to produce financial documents in their case against the company.
Madison County Asbestos Docket: 12/7/2011
Monday, December 5
Madison County Civil Docket : 12/5 - 12/9/2011
Monday, December 5
Madison County tightens courthouse security
Hertz Security has been tightened at the Madison County courthouse.
Case management conference set for Dec. 14 in mouse in Mountain Dew case
Ruth A case management conference is set for Dec. 14 in a man's lawsuit against PepsiCo over allegations that a mouse was found in a can of Mountain Dew.