News from March 2012
Granite City couple sues insurer over fire loss
A Granite City couple has filed suit against the insurance agency that it claims caused it to lose more than $250,000 after a fire destroyed their home.
Springleaf Financial sues over unpaid loan
A St. Clair County couple is accused of not paying back money they borrowed from a bank.
Woman sues ex-husband's employer for not timely turning over child support payments
A woman is suing her ex-husband's Caseyville employer for allegedly not turning over his child support payments in a timely manner.
Injured man claims Caseyville driver was intoxicated
A man has filed a lawsuit claiming he was hit by a drunk driver in Caseyville.
Driver swerved into utility pole to avoid truck, suit says
A man driving through Belleville says he was forced off the road and into a power pole by another driver.
Rear-end accident injuries prevent woman from doing household chores, suit says
A Belleville woman claims she is no longer able to perform household chores and her daughter was forced to drop out of band after a collision caused them to sustain severe injuries.
Construction worker sues driver over Route 158 incident
A construction worker has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck him as he was holding a stop sign.
With ISBA approval and a dollar, you can get a cup of coffee
The Illinois State Bunglers Association has released a poll of its members rating the fitness of judges statewide. Believe it or not, lenient judges scored higher than sticklers.
'Fakegate' developed by global warming zealots
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Ruth continues man's case against Sharky's
Cunningham Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on Wednesday continued a case management conference to April 25 in a man's personal injury suit against a Collinsville sports bar.
Callis continues mailman's lawsuit against dog owners
Mudge Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis on Wednesday continued a hearing in a man's personal injury case until March 28.
Metz retiring April 6; Applicants must apply by April 2
Metz Madison County Associate Judge Nelson Metz will retire April 6, it was announced on Friday.
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Shelbyville couple sues over Route 157 accident
A Shelbyville couple claims they sustained various injuries after a driver rear-ended their vehicle.
Passenger claims injuries in Edwardsville accident
A passenger allegedly hurt in an Edwardsville car crash is suing the driver she says caused it.
Abrupt lane change in Edwardsville leads to accident, suit says
A Madison County woman is asking to be paid more than $50,000 by a driver who allegedly hit her while driving in Edwardsville.
Local asbestos rules are unfair to defendants, candidate says; Tortfeasor Act should be amended
Weber A former circuit judge says the Madison County asbestos docket suffers from a unique problem.
Frank Scott Parkway accident causes injuries, suit claims
A St. Clair County woman claims she and her minor son suffered various injuries after a driver rear-ended the vehicle in which they rode.
Pedestrian injured at World Recreation and Shooting Complex sues
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims braked his vehicle, then proceeded forward and struck her as she attempted to cross a parking lot.
Matoesian resets CMC in worker's case against Alton and Southern
Papa Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian on Wednesday reset a case management conference until April in a Collinsville man's case against his former employer, Alton and Southern Railway.