News from January 2012
Rear-end accident on 157 is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Fourth District tosses $5.5 million McLean County asbestos conspiracy verdict
Knecht SPRINGFIELD – Five months after Fourth District appellate judges reversed a McLean County jury's asbestos conspiracy verdict against Honeywell International, another panel of the same court tossed out another conspiracy verdict against Honeywell.
Chicago lawyers enter appearance as attorneys for Wal-Mart in work comp lawsuit
Cerven Norma W. Zeitler and Jennifer Cervin of the Chicago law firm Barnes & Thornburg have entered their appearance as attorneys for defendant Wal-Mart on Dec. 27.
Roofing company files motion to dismiss Liberty Insurance suit
Mudge The owner of a Granite City roofing company has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses him of failing to pay an insurance premium.
Sandberg Phoenix opens fifth office in Alton; Tom Long to manage
Long Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C., a full-service law firm headquartered in St. Louis, has announced that J. Thomas Long has joined the firm and will open a new office in Alton.
Madison County Civil Docket: 1/9 - 1/13/2012
Monday, January 9
Courthouse patrons no longer allowed to bring food, drink or cell phones into courthouse
Hertz Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz issues new order, preventing courthouse patrons from bringing food, drink or cell phones in to the courthouse.
J&J Ventures sues to recover $400K debt
An Illinois company claims an East Alton man owes it more than $400,000 in unpaid debt.
Celtic Insurance sued by woman over un-reimbursed medical costs
Darr A Madison County woman claims her health insurance company refuses to reimburse her for medical costs she incurred after a trip to the hospital.
Woman claims injuries as motorcycle passenger
A Missouri woman has filed suit against the drivers who she claims caused a motorcycle collision, resulting in injuries to her right and left legs.
Couple seeks $900K over warped cabinets; Plaintiff was head of victims' advocacy group
Unsell Two Edwardsville residents allege they will be forced to pay more than $30,000 to replace cabinets that they say began warping after only a few years of use.