News from March 2012
Alton Bell credit union sues its president and borrowers; Suit claims false financial used for loans
Mitten An Alton credit union has filed suit against 14 individuals, including its president, saying the president authorized loans on the basis of numerous false financial statements or collateral that was not the worth the value represented.
Mudge continues hearing after defendant failed to show up
Mudge Defendant Huttig Building Products failed to appear at a hearing Friday in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge's courtroom on its motion to dismiss.
Voters waiting to see if judges restore common sense to courts
Akin In a crowded courtroom recently in Madison County, Associate Judge Clarence Harrison listened as defense attorneys argued to end the trial "reservation" system for asbestos cases while plaintiffs' attorneys made a passionate plea to keep the status quo.
Platinum of Illinois worker sues three patrons claiming they struck him
A man has filed suit against three people who he claims struck him while he was working.
Asbestos Motion Docket : 4/2 - 4/5/2012
Monday, April 2
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: 4/2
Monday, April 2
Madison County Civil Docket: 4/2 - 4/6/2012
Monday, April 2
High school students from O'Fallon and Roxana gear up for mock trial this weekend in Springfield
Teams from two local high schools in O'Fallon and Roxana will participate in the 30th annual Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) High School Mock Trial Invitational Friday and Saturday at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Callis schedules press conference to explain procedures for cameras in courtroom
A press conference will be held April 3 in the Madison County Criminal Justice Center to explain the court's procedure for media in the Criminal Justice Center.
Mouse in Mountain Dew plaintiff seeks default judgment
Nester Plaintiff Ronald Ball is requesting Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth for an order of default judgment against defendant Pepsico Inc. and Pepsi Cola General Bottlers, Inc.
Woman sues child's father's employer over child support
A woman has filed suit against the company that employs her child's father, alleging it has failed to adequately withhold child support payments from his paychecks.
Suit seeks damages for injuries, loss of consortium after plywood falls on woman
Glisson A woman claims she sustained a fracture to her left hip after multiple sheets of plywood fell on her leg.
Pacemaker incorrectly installed on artery instead of vein, suit says
A woman had to endure multiple heart surgeries after a doctor improperly implanted a pace maker, according to recently filed court documents.
BNSF Railway sued over worker's asbestos exposure
Gavin The wife of a recently deceased railroad worker has filed suit against her husband's former employer, alleging it contributed to his death by exposing him to asbestos fibers throughout his employment.
Attorneys argue over 2013 asbestos trial docket
Shultz Sixty-one asbestos defendants are asking Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison to revise the court's 2013 advance trial docket.
Lebanon Care Center sued over resident's fall injuries
Yandle A man sustained head and face injuries after he fell at a nursing home, according to recently filed court documents.
Moose International sued over patron's slip on greasy substance
A woman has filed suit against the corporation where she claims she slipped and fell on a greasy floor.
Wrongful death complaint says doctors failed to clear patient's airway
Yandle The administrators of a deceased woman's estate have filed suit against the doctors who they claim failed to clear the woman's airway in enough time to save her life.
Man falls through bathroom floor, sues property management firm and owner
Kolker A St. Clair County man says he hurt his back when he fell through the floor while helping a friend move out of a Fairview Heights house.
Fairview Heights homeowners sue McBride and Sons claiming defects in new construction
Neighbors are suing the builder of their Fairview Heights homes, claiming they were poorly constructed and fail to meet multiple building code requirements.