News from November 2011
Suit against CPI removed to federal court
A Troy woman's lawsuit against a photo studio where she was formerly employed -- over claims she was demoted and fired after filing workers' compensation benefits -- has been removed to federal court.
Dental lab sued over Madison County accident
A Madison County woman says she was rear-ended in a crash allegedly caused by an employee of a Wood River dental company.
Associated Bank seeks mortgage debt in suit
A Madison County man is accused of not paying more than $65,000 in mortgage debt.
Illinois Farmers sued by passenger seeking policy limits
A woman claims her parents' insurance company refuses to pay her the full $250,000 claim she made after incurring substantial medical expenses following a collision.
Achiles tendon hurt in trip and fall at Home Depot
Mendillo A Smithton woman has filed suit against Home Depot, alleging she tore her Achilles tendon after tripping over an obstacle at the store.
Noble Vollmer Realty sues tenant over Belleville lease
The owner of a Belleville property alleges its tenant failed to honor a lease agreement, causing the owner to lose out on more than $70,000.
Ainad Shriners sued over woman's slip on liquid
Bradley An East St. Louis woman claims she sustained injuries after falling on spilled liquid at the Ainad Shriners in East St. Louis.
Fire fighters took too long to extinguish fire, suit claims
An East St. Louis resident has filed suit against the city, saying her home was destroyed by a fire that the city took too long to extinguish.
Shell answers Madison County benzene lawsuit
Korn Shell Oil Co. answered a Madison County benzene lawsuit by denying it is responsible for the plaintiff's damages.
Constitution Club at EHS thanks sponsor Hortica
To the Editor:
Judge signs order allowing Eldred woman to defend herself without payment
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth signed an order Nov. 4 allowing defendant Patricia Houseman of Eldred, Ill. to defend herself as a poor person without payment of fees, costs or charges.
Madison County Civil Docket : 11/21 - 11/25/2011
Tuesday, November 22
Jury finds City of Alton not negligent in week-long civil trial; Plaintiff had sought $15 million in damages
Amoni Madison County jurors found in favor of the City of Alton Monday following a week-long trial in Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian's court.
Driver accused of backing into and knocking down man
A Randolph County man is accused of backing his car into another man and knocking him to the ground.
Class action claims First Mid-Illinois charged fees targeting low-income customers
Holland A Mattoon woman has filed a class action claim against an Illinois bank she claims has been charging excessive overdraft fees.
Big Daddy's 618 named in personal injury suit
Darr A woman claims she was pinned to a wall after a patron at a Belleville bar began a fight. Now she is suing the bar for her injuries.
St. Elizabeth's and doctor named in wrongful death complaint
The relative of a recently deceased woman alleges a doctor at a Belleville hospital failed to implant a pacemaker in the woman, causing her death.
Injuries claimed in Route 4 accident
A Macoupin County woman claims she sustained a permanent disability after a driver failed to yield at an intersection, causing a collision.
Shari Murphy and the Maag brothers find time to sue
Time is money, so they say, but it's worth more to some than it is to others.
Dicta
Rising Star
With more than $2 million in Rep. Jerry Costello's enviable campaign coffers, the retiring congressman has a number of spending and saving options.