News from September 2012
Trial to start Monday in pedestrian's battery case against driver
Hylla A trial is expected to start Monday in Madison County involving a pedestrian who says that a Fairview Heights man stopped his vehicle, exited it and punched him in the head out of the blue two years ago on New Year's Day.
Bowling alley failed to maintain approaches, suit claims
Mormino A woman has filed suit against the bowling alley where she claims she fell when her foot stuck on a substance on the alley, causing her to fall forward.
Woman's case against 'other woman' continues in St. Clair County
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Le Chien on Sept. 19 continued a status conference in a Cahokia woman's case against a Florida woman for allegedly interfering with her 48-year marriage.
Benzene suit claims woman's exposure to Wood River ground water, soil led to cancer
Toennies A man claims his recently deceased mother developed a fatal cancer after being exposed to benzene while living near a Shell Oil plant.
Federal judge dismisses matter over attorney conduct
U.S. District Judge Patrick Murphy has dismissed the matter over a St. Louis attorney's conduct during a telephone conversation with his law clerk.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket : 10/1 -10/5/2012
Monday, October 1
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket : 9/1/2012
Monday, October 1
State AG sues driver over accident involving $182K work comp claim it paid
Vogel The state of Illinois has filed suit against the driver who it claims struck one of its employees in a collision, causing it to dole out workers' compensation benefits of more than $180,000.
Caller accused of playing 'revolting' audio recordings of bodily functions
A man has filed suit against the Madison County resident who he claims called him multiple times a day, playing audio recordings of Bible verses and "revolting human bodily functions."
American Family sued over under-insured coverage
Vogel A woman has filed suit against her insurance company, alleging it failed to compensate her for injuries she sustained in a collision.
Attorney Rex Carr withdraws from Lakin case
Carr Long-time St. Louis-area attorney Rex Carr has filed a motion to withdraw from a civil lawsuit that five years ago launched the federal investigation of Thomas Lakin.
Madison County Civil Docket : 10/1 - 10/5/2012
Monday, October 1
Lawsuits over state's new retiree health insurance law consolidated in Sangamon County
Maag Four lawsuits over a new law that requires state retirees to pay premiums for their health insurance will be handled in Sangamon County.
Motorcyclist claims vehicle caused crash and injuries
Darr A Godfrey man says he was hurt while riding his motorcycle when another driver tried to turn left in front of him at an intersection.
Wal-Mart seeks compliance with discovery or dismissal of retaliatory discharge suit
Wal-Mart has filed a motion to compel the plaintiff to comply with discovery in a Glen Carbon woman's retaliatory discharge lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court.
Pontoon Beach rear-end accident subject of Madison County suit
A Madison County woman is accused of rear-ending another car while driving in Pontoon Beach.
Chouteau Township accident leads to suit
A woman claims she sustained neck, shoulder and low back injuries after a driver caused a head-on collision with her vehicle.
Injuries claimed in Alton accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way, causing a collision.
Towing owner requests relief from payments
Stobbs Hahne's Towing owner Michael Hahne on Sept. 21 requested relief from an order by Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs, requiring him to pay $1,000 to the attorney of a former employee.
Good Samaritan rescues pup left inside dumpster
Kate Baumgartner studied on her computer on Monday outside Sacred Grounds in Edwardsville with her new-found friend. Kate Baumgartner, 22, was on her way to church at St. Mary's on Sunday when she heard a bark coming from the dumpster near the Quik Trip in Glen Carbon.