News from 2012
Motorcyclist sues over Route 177 accident
A man claims he broke several bones after a driver struck the motorcycle on which he was riding.
Lebanon property owner sues over rental payments, repair work
Marks A Carol Stream man claims he lost out on tens of thousands of dollars when his property manager failed to perform promised repair work and failed to hand over rental payments made by tenants.
Wrist injuries claimed in door accident at East St. Louis residence
St. Clair A man has filed suit against one of the workers at his residence, alleging he was injured after the employee allowed a door to slam on his wrist.
Madison County Asbestos Motion docket: 10/15 & 10/19/2012
Monday, October 15
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: 10/15/2012
Monday, October 15
Group aimed at judicial reform continues non-retention campaign
Phil Chapman chatted with members of the Citizens for Judicial Integrity Tuesday before the press conference. Highland resident Phil Chapman is continuing his campaign to drive four judges from their seats in Madison County Circuit Court.
Union Pacific blamed for worker's eye and pulmonary injuries
Groves A man has filed suit against Union Pacific Railroad Company, alleging he sustained various injuries after an abundance of smoke blew from a defective locomotive.
Oliver C. Joseph sued over customer's trip on slippery tile
A woman claims she broke two fingers after falling at an automotive repair facility.
Eye surgeons sued on wrongful death claims
Bartholomew A woman has filed suit against various physicians after she claims a recently deceased man was wrongly cleared for surgery.
Judge denies request for injunction in lawsuit over campaign contribution law
Proft A federal judge late last week denied a motion seeking a preliminary injunction against a 2009 campaign contribution law.
Madison County Civil Docket: 10/15 - 10/19/2012
Monday, October 15
Cason continues to demand apology from Enyart over shove at parade
Enyart in O'Fallon Homecoming parade on Saturday. St. Clair County Associate Judge Laninya Cason is not backing down from demanding an apology from Democratic congressional candidate Bill Enyart who she claims shoved her on a parade route in O'Fallon on Saturday.
Depakote maker Abbott Labs named in St. Clair County suit
Cueto An Illinois drug company is accused of causing numerous birth defects after dozens of patients allegedly took seizure medication during pregnancy.
Lawsuit dismissed over moldy house
Mormino Jr. Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth dismissed a lawsuit Friday against the former owners of a house in Alton who allegedly sold a home with mold and sewer problems without telling the buyers.
Ruth stays woman's case against Bank of Edwardsville
Tatoian Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on Friday stayed a case in a St. Jacob woman's lawsuit against the Bank of Edwardsville.
J.C. Penney's sued over woman's trip in men's department
Mahoney A woman has filed suit against the store where she claims she tripped and fell, allegedly sustaining injuries that required a surgery.
Lewis & Clark Marine worker sues weeks after tripping on Miranda Paige
Bonifield A man has filed suit against his former employer, saying he tripped over an improperly strung mooring line while working aboard a ship.
ESL bar sued by customer shot by allegedly drunk patron
A St. Clair County woman is suing the owner of an East St. Louis bar where she was allegedly shot.
Union Pacific worker sues after tripping in overgrown brush
Papa A St. Clair County railroad worker is suing his employer for injuries he allegedly received while walking alongside a train track in Cahokia.
Ex-boyfriend sued over alleged attack in Pop's restroom
A St. Clair County woman is suing an ex-boyfriend she says hid in a womens' bathroom and then attacked her as she exited a stall.