News from 2012
Wrongful death complaint says nurses failed to adequately treat patient who inhaled food
Roberts The husband of a recently deceased woman claims his wife died at a hospital after nurses failed to adequately treat her when she inhaled food.
Ruth hears arguments over petition in cigarette labeling case; Declines to issue immediate ruling
Lombardi After a nearly eight-hour hearing today, Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth declined to immediately rule on a petition seeking relief from the dismissal of a $10.1 billion verdict over "light" and "low tar" cigarette labeling.
Poll shows large majority of voters call lawsuit abuse a problem
Akin A newly released poll from the American Tort Reform Association and a grassroots "Sick of Lawsuits" campaign shows many voters believe lawsuits hurt economic growth.
Pro Bono Committee and Bar Association to hold legal seminar
Spiegel The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and the Madison County Bar Association are holding a seminar next month to train more lawyers to help those who need family law advice in the Circuit's Pro Bono programs.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket : 8/27 - 8/31/2012
Tuesday, August 27
Status conference reset in case against nursing home over resident's escape
Yandle St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot on Aug. 13 reset a status conference to Nov. 19 in two sisters' case against Midwest Rehab and Respiratory Center and its management company, Senior Healthcare Management, after their father wandered from a nursing home and later died.
Med mal trial starts in Cueto's court
Womick Attorneys questioned a courtroom full of jurors Monday in St. Clair County Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto's courtroom over a five-year old medical malpractice lawsuit.
Serious injuries claimed in I-55 accident
A man is suing the driver he says ran into his vehicle on a St. Clair County interstate.
Couple sues to enforce settlement with contractor
An O'Fallon company is accused of committing an "outrageous" act of fraud to avoid paying a $10,000 court settlement.
Pedestrian in East Alton claims hit and run driver caused shattered leg
Glisson A man claims he was required to undergo surgery on his shattered leg after a driver struck him as he was attempting to cross the street.
I-55 accident subject of Madison County suit
Quigg A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Correction
Correction: A Madison County Record story published Aug. 7 involving a lawsuit filed by Robert and Elizabeth Wilson of Missouri against Hamel attorney (and Madison County Circuit Judge candidate) Thomas Burkart incorrectly reported that the lawsuit alleged Burkart requested unreasonable compensation for work as their attorney. The headline on this story also incorrectly stated that the suit was about
Case against Granite City repossession company back in Madison County
Bub A Missouri couple's case against a Granite City vehicle repossession company has returned to Madison County Circuit Court after the defense attempted to remove it to federal court.
Plaintiffs in Prairie Farms case request additional time to disclose experts
Sivia The plaintiffs in a breach of contract suit against Prairie Farms Dairy requested a two-week extension to respond to discovery requests in their six-year-old case against Prairie Farms Dairy.
Woman denies architecture company's affirmative defenses
Matoesian An Edwardsville woman who sued an architecture company alleging she was injured while walking around a building at SIUE has denied the affirmative defenses asserted by defendant FGM Architects.
I-55 driver seeks $50K in damages to compensate for accident
A man is suing the driver he says ran into his vehicle on a St. Clair County interstate.
City of O'Fallon named in personal injury suit
Shevlin An O'Fallon resident is suing the city claiming injuries from falling while attempting to cross a street in the spring.
Lewis Brisbois opens office in Glen Carbon
Bash Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP has opened a new office in Glen Carbon, welcoming Jeffrey Bash as its new managing partner.
Governor's Parkway accident in Edwardsville leads to suit
Schuver A South Roxana man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Alleged intoxication caused Wood River accident, suit claims
Glisson A man claims he sustained right shoulder, back and neck injuries after an allegedly intoxicated driver struck his vehicle.