News from 2012
Madison County Civil Docket: 10/22 - 10/26/2012
Wednesday, October 24
Former Belleville Township West High student claims teacher enticed her into relationship
Rosenstengel A Belleville Township High School West student says one of her teachers enticed her into a sexual relationship.
CN Transportation engineer claims injuries from unexpected jolt
Schlichter A St. Clair County train company is being sued by one of its employees who was allegedly hurt on the job.
Belleville woman sues ex-boyfriend over decade's worth of work
Swanson A Belleville woman is suing an ex-boyfriend she says refuses to pay for more than a decade's worth of work at his construction company.
O'Fallon children and parents sue bus company after being rear-ended in Central lot
Three students at an O'Fallon elementary school and their parents say they were hurt when they were rear-ended by a school bus in the school's parking lot.
Madison County judges spent $155,000 on retention campaigns in three months
Callis The four Madison County circuit judges seeking retention in next month's election spent about $155,000 on their campaigns between July 1 and Sept. 30.
STOP SPENDING, STOP SPENDING, STOP SPENDING!!!
Presser During his debate with Congressman Ryan, Vice President Biden expressed his revulsion at the idea of letting 120,000 families keep $500 billion of their own money during the next 10 years.
Almond-eating, barge-watching driver suit settles
Schuver A lawsuit between a driver accused of watching barges, eating almonds and causing an accident while driving and the person who was allegedly injured from that accident has been settled.
Fairview Heights man's mesothelioma lawsuit settled Sunday
Sanchez A Fairview Heights man's asbestos suit that went to trial on Friday in Madison County has settled.
Route 159 rear-end accident causes injuries, suit says
Swaney A Belleville woman claims she suffered from a cervical herniated disc after a driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Bike rider sues YMCA after getting struck in triathlon
Mathews A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the YMCA after she claims she was struck by a vehicle while participating in a triathlon.
Observing Pro Bono Week
To the Editor:
Crown Mart in East St. Louis sued by customer claiming he was shot
Meehan A man claims he was shot while attempting to visit an East St. Louis convenience store.
Patient claims mallet finger procedure mishandled
A Belleville man has filed suit against the doctors who attempted to repair his injured finger.
O'Fallon rear-end accident is subject of suit
A driver allegedly rear-ended on an O'Fallon road is suing the man he says caused the crash.
Missouri Avenue accident causes injuries, suit says
Abel Two St. Clair County women say they were hurt when the car they were riding in was hit by another driver in East St. Louis.
Dog attack at Belleville barbecue leads to suit
McNairy A Granite City man has filed suit against the owners of the dog that he claims attacked him while at a barbecue.
CBS Outdoor claims CSX violated easement agreement near Mississippi River bridge construction
An Illinois railroad company is accused of unlawfully ending its property easement with an outdoor advertising company to make room for a bridge across the Mississippi River.
Yellowbook sues Mount Vernon law firm over alleged non-payment
A phone book company has filed suit against a Mount Vernon law firm and an attorney who it claims failed to pay more than $100,000 for an ad placed in the book.
Memos about malefactors, a public service of the Madison County Record
Our goal is to deter tort abuse, not encourage it, but sometimes we can't resist drafting memos to malefactors and others.