News from July 2012
Progressive Recovery suit against former employee settles
Mitten A St. Clair County company claims one of its former employees stole more than $100,000 from it.
Walgreens worker sues maintenance company over slip on wet floor
A Troy woman claims she sustained low back, right knee and right hip injuries after falling on a wet floor at Walgreens.
Guys like Gordon Maag give public service a bad name
The story is told, of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, that some were captured and tortured by the British, some died from wounds or hardships suffered during the Revolutionary War, and some lost everything they had and were left penniless.
Ruth grants Quik Trip's motion for summary judgment
Sotiriou Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on July 13 granted defendant Quik Trip's motion for summary judgment in a personal injury lawsuit that had already been dismissed twice over an incident that occurred nearly seven years ago.
The case has previously been dismissed twice.
Bike rider's lawyer requests permission to file amended complaint
Unsell A bicyclist who allegedly fell more than 10 feet when a road came to an end because he thought there was a bike trail beyond, but there really wasn't, has asked to file a first amended complaint against the Agency for Community Transit.
Woman claims serious injuries in I-255 accident
Carlson An Edwardsville woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her vehicle while she was driving on the interstate.
Driver claims injuries in Route 3 rear-end accident
Falb A couple has filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle while they slowed to make a right-hand turn.
Health care decision a reminder of the importance of the judiciary
Akin The role of the judiciary in our society is seldom the subject of water cooler discussions but thanks to the historic ruling on the Affordable Healthcare Act, the judicial branch of government is now front and center in the minds of millions across the country.
Tillery: settlement with Syngenta was 'most difficult one I have ever been in in my career'; Pope: Syngenta bought 'peace'
Tillery The $105 million proposed settlement in the class action lawsuit over the weed killer atrazine may only be a few months away from a final fairness hearing, but attorneys involved in the case said it took more than a year of negotiating to reach this point.
Cabela's removes lost thumb lawsuit to federal court
Bedesky Cabela's Retail has removed a man's personal injury lawsuit against the company to federal court in East St. Louis claiming it has jurisdiction because the case involves citizens of different states.
Mudge sets deadlines in medical malpractice lawsuit
Falb Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge on July 12 set discovery deadlines in a medical malpractice lawsuit and set a jury trial for May 2013.
Cahokia property owner sued over fatal fire
Blake The daughter of a recently deceased man has filed suit against the owner of a Cahokia property where she claims her father was resting when a fire broke out, killing him.
Klaus and Associates sued over unpaid debt
A consulting firm is accused of owing more than $100,000 after allegedly defaulting on two loans.
First Clover Leaf sues over unpaid loan
Antognoli A Madison County man is accused of failing to pay back a loan of nearly $500,000.
Retired state employees file class action over new health insurance law in Madison County
Flint Forty-eight retired state employees filed a class action lawsuit last week in Madison County, challenging a new law that will require retirees to start paying premiums for their health insurance.
Madison County Abestos Motion Docket: 7/25/2012
Wednesday, July 25
Madison County Abestos Jury Docket: 7/23/2012
Monday, July 23
Driver claims injuries in Greenmount Road rear-end accident
A driver is asking for more than $50,000 after an alleged rear-end crash in Shiloh.
East St. Louis accident is subject of suit
A St. Clair County woman says she was hurt when she was rear-ended by another driver in East St. Louis.
Work Comp Commission sues business to recover $50K paid over thumb injury
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission has filed suit against the landscaping company that it claims has failed to pay more than $50,000 for medical costs incurred by one of its workers.