News from April 2012
Vandalia Bus Lines sued over worker's fall from Bobcat
A man who fell from a Bobcat tractor while working on the premises of Vandalia Bus Lines in Caseyville, is suing.
Madison County Bar Association lawyers to teach students for Law Day
Meyer The Madison County Bar Association is celebrating Law Day, May 1, by connecting lawyers and judges to students throughout the county.
Defendant in benzene case files motion to strike and dismiss
Technical Chemical Company, a defendant in a Madison County benzene lawsuit, says the suit has failed to show that it intentionally caused harm or disregarded the welfare of the injured plaintiff.
Tow fees are constitutional, Alton says in motion to dismiss
Schrempf The City of Alton claims that challenges to administrative tow fee ordinances have been upheld by several Illinois courts.
Case against Sharky's continued to June 27
Hasenstab Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on Wednesday continued a case management conference to June 27 in a man's personal injury suit against a Collinsville sports bar.
Quik Trip files summary judgment motion in deaf woman's personal injury suit
Ruth Defendant Quik Trip on Wednesday filed a motion for summary judgment in a Madison County personal injury claim.
More asbestos claims filed in St. Louis Circuit Court
Thompson Another 18 asbestos lawsuits have recently been filed in St. Louis Circuit Court.
The Firehouse sued over patron's attack
A man has filed suit against the bar where he claims he was attacked by two intoxicated patrons.
Ameren sues for $82K in unpaid services
A utility company claims it is owed tens of thousands of dollars from a corporation that has refused to pay for electricity provided to it.
Jury gives plaintiff attorney's fees in libel lawsuit
Zimmer A St. Clair County jury awarded $3,783 to a woman who sued a contractor who previously sued her for libel, a figure to cover her attorney's fees.
Roxana residents sue refineries in new class action over property and water damage
Brandt Residents of the town of Roxana claim their health is in danger after a variety of oil refineries have allegedly contaminated the town's property and water.
Alton homeowner says house subsided after water main break
An Alton woman has filed suit against the city where she resided, alleging her home was destroyed after the land subsided beneath due to a water main break.
Closing arguments set Wednesday in counter suit claiming free speech was stifled
Closing arguments are expected to start Wednesday morning in a trial involving a woman's lawsuit against a contractor who previously sued her for libel.
Med mal trial involving Belleville neurosurgeon settles
Neville Trial was expected to last until Friday
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: 5/2/2012
Wednesday, May 2
Madison County Civil Docket: 4/30 - 5/4/2012
Monday, April 30
Man claims he lost job after filing for work comp benefits
A man claims he lost his job as a truck driver after he filed for workers' compensation benefits.
Couple sues Long Street Bar over injuries
Two St. Clair County residents allege they sustained severe injuries after three people attacked them at a St. Clair County bar.
Woman's counter suit against Belleville contractor at trial; Plaintiff argues free speech was stifled
A woman's suit against a contractor who had previously sued her for libel is at trial this week in St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot's courtroom. Opening arguments were held Monday.
Belleville neurosurgeon on trial in St. Clair County Judge Lloyd Cueto's court
Neville Opening arguments started at 2 p.m. Monday in an Addieville, Ill. woman's medical malpractice lawsuit against a Belleville neurosurgeon.
Ronda Berkemeier, 55, is suing Dr. William Sprich for more than $50,000 following a surgery he supervised Nov. 20, 2002 at Memorial Hospital.