News from February 2012
More asbestos claims filed in St. Louis Circuit Court
ST. LOUIS - An additional three asbestos cases have been added to the docket in St. Louis Circuit Court.
Edwardsville attorney sued over oil well losses
The owner of a Madison County oil company says his business lost ownership of several wells because of mistakes allegedly made by an attorney he hired.
Altman-Charter sues over unpaid loan
Goldenberg A St. Louis County construction company is suing two people from Westmont who allegedly refused to pay back a loan.
Electrical defects not disclosed, says buyer of Highland house
A Madison County man says he was sold a house in Highland that had known defects in the electrical and air conditioning systems.
Maryville Manor blamed for allowing resident to fall out of bed
A Madison County woman is suing a Maryville nursing home claiming staff allowed her to fall out of bed multiple times, causing her to break her neck and hip.
Mudge sets jury trial in man's personal injury suit against Granite City tavern
Cunningham Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge on Wednesday set a Jan. 22, 2013 jury trial in a man's lawsuit against Inn Between Tavern.
Physical therapist sues homeowner over trip on broken step
A Madison County physical therapist is suing the owner of an Alton house after a concrete step allegedly broke under her.
Olin worker's case against security firm settles
Pinter Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge on Wednesday ordered a case settled in an Olin employee's suit against a security firm after he was assaulted in a parking lot.
Chicago-land accident is subject of St. Clair County suit
A man claims he suffered great physical pain and mental anguish after a driver rear-ended the vehicle in which he was riding.
Prairie Farms says plaintiffs are seeking to shift burden of producing discovery
Schoemaker Defense attorney Donald Schoemaker certified Friday in Madison County Circuit Court that he mailed documents to fulfill the plaintiff's request for information in a case filed against his client Prairie Farms Dairy.
Governor and lawmaker pay raise is 'unconscionable'
To the Editor:
Case against Daddie-O's Nite Out dismissed due to plaintiff's absence in court
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge dismissed a personal injury suit against Daddie-O's Nite Out after the plaintiff failed to show up for a hearing last Friday.
Tillery's petition to revive $10 billion Price verdict in court May 22; Petition says Justice relied on inaccurate information
Tillery Attorney Stephen Tillery argues that Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman relied on inaccurate information when she voted to reject a multi-billion dollar Madison County bench verdict over "light" cigarette labeling.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket; 3/5/2012
Friday, March 9
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: 3/5/2012
Monday, March 5
Madison County Civil Docket: 3/5 - 3/9/2012
Monday, March 5
Godfrey accident is subject of suit
Perica A Godfrey man says he was hurt when another driver crossed over the center line and crashed into him while he was driving in Alton.
Defendant seeks to dismiss couple's suit over allegedly defective custom cabinets
Jackson A cabinet contractor is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an Edwardsville couple over allegedly defective custom cabinets.
Plaintiff in benzene case will be deposed in Mississippi
Price Plaintiff Ricky Marshall will undergo a discovery deposition this Thursday in Moss Point, Miss., according to a notice filed Friday in a Madison County benzene case.
Pierced gallbladder leads to suit against doctors and Memorial
Strellis Two St. Clair County doctors are accused of injuring a patient's intestine during a gallbladder operation.