News from September 2012
Madison County Civil Docket : 9/10 - 9/14/2012
Monday, September 10
Portrait studio worker claims retaliatory discharge
A St. Clair County portrait studio is accused of firing one of its employees after she complained about the company's working conditions.
Supreme Court sets docket for September term; Arguments over St. Clair forum case slated
Gavin The Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments this month in a St. Clair County asbestos case over forum.
Modular home builder Contempri Homes sued by customer
A St. Clair County man is suing the builder of his modular home claiming it failed to provide what was promised.
Driver's case against hospital settles through mediation on eve of trial
Behr A trial scheduled to begin Tuesday in Madison County over a delivery driver's case against Gateway Regional Medical Center has been mediated and settled.
Sholar challenges Gibbons to debate
To the Editor:
Candidates, campaigns and constituents: We want to hear from you
With Labor Day behind us and just nine weeks to go until Election Day, campaigns are now switching in to high gear.
Romney-Ryan ticket is better choice
T0 The Editor:
Fourth District reverses $17.8 million verdict in asbestos conspiracy case
Simpson A split panel of the Fourth District Appellate Court has reversed a $17.8 million verdict in a McLean County asbestos conspiracy case, saying the lower court erred in denying the defendants' motions for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
Surgical staples caused pain, med mal complaint alleges
Gras A St. Clair County woman says the staples used in her stomach surgery caused her a great deal of pain and is suing her Belleville doctors for allegedly failing to figure out why.
State Farm sues uninsured motorist to recover auto claim
A Mississippi man is accused of being under-insured after allegedly causing a car crash in Fairview Heights.
Woman claims O'Fallon mobile home was uninhabitable in suit against Progressive Property
Berry An O'Fallon woman is asking for her money back after the mobile home she rented was allegedly found to be filthy and unlivable.
Be quiet, Stevie, and you'll get a big lollipop!
If you're not careful, you're liable to teach your children the wrong lessons.