News from October 2011
Cop sues owner of car he crashed into
A Madison County police officer wants to be reimbursed for a workers' compensation claim after he allegedly crashed into a car he was pursuing.
Musician claims he was attacked at Granite City bar
A musician claims he was attacked by an intoxicated patron after he finished playing music at a Granite City bar.
Madison County Civil Docket : 10/11 - 10/14/2011
Tuesday, Oct. 11
Botterbush in charge of security in Madison County Courthouse 'melting pot'
Botterbush Every day is different for Sgt. Raymond Botterbush, security supervisor at the Madison County Courthouse.
Jury awards nearly $14K in rear-end collision case; Amount was less than arbitration decision
Geldmacher Madison County jurors on Monday awarded two women $13,915 following a two-car accident last year in Pontoon Beach.
Takeda and Eli Lilly sued over Actos in Madison County
Gori A man claims he developed bladder cancer after taking medication to treat his type II diabetes.
Collinsville accident is subject of suit
A Madison County woman says a man driving his work truck ran a red light and crashed into her in Collinsvile.
Bank won't hire woman with bipolar disorder, suit claims
A woman claims her former employer illegally refused to hire her for various positions after she took time off due to bipolar disorder.
Belleville sidewalk blamed for woman's injuries
A St. Clair County woman is suing the City of Belleville after she allegedly tripped on an uneven sidewalk.
Rear-end accident on 161 subject of lawsuit
A St. Clair County man is suing the driver of a car he says crashed into him while he was stopped at a red light in Belleville.
Time to affirm the purpose of tort law
You see it happen in some fundraising organizations. People get together and form a group to advance a worthy cause and then start raising funds to support the group's efforts. Raising the funds is a means to an end.
Parents sue nursing home over daughter's care
The parents of a St. Clair County woman are suing two nursing homes after the facilities allegedly neglected their daughter.