News from 2016
Ship repairman alleges shipyard owner's negligence caused amputation
EDWARDSVILLE — A ship repairman is suing a Hartford shipyard owner, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff's right hand being amputated.
State Farm alleges damages to leased Cottage Hills home
EDWARDSVILLE — State Farm is suing two Illinois residents, alleging their negligence caused damage to Cottage Hills property they were leasing.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Oct. 3-7
The Madison County asbestos motion docket will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 3-7 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court.
Insurance provider alleges construction business owes $229,000
EDWARDSVILLE — An insurance provider is suing an Illinois construction company, alleging it owes more than $229,000.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 3-6
Madison County Judges Flack, Matoesian, Ruth, Hylla, Mudge, Harrison and Barberis have hearings scheduled for the week of Oct. 3-6. Nine cases are on the docket for the week.
Prenzler moves for new trial in discrimination suit brought by former employee; Jurors awarded $658K in February
BENTON – Madison County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler has challenged a verdict of federal court jurors who awarded $450,000 to former county comptroller Linda Dunnagan in a disability discrimination suit.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Oct. 3
The Madison County asbestos jury docket will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 3 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court.
Fifth District affirms Judge Chapman’s order enforcing settlement agreement in dispute over Lake of the Ozarks property
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Associate Judge Thomas Chapman’s order enforcing a previous consent order regarding property in Lake of the Ozarks.
Injured Illinois workers take 50 percent more time off than peers in surrounding states
Illinois law gives financial incentives to many injured workers to stay off the job and to doctors to prescribe more medications to workers’ compensation patients.
Supreme Court finds 6-person jury law unconstitutional
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously found that a statute signed into law by former Gov. Pat Quinn which limited jurors in civil trials from 12 to six is unconstitutional.
Lawyers at odds over Restatement of Law covering liability insurance
PHILADELPHIA - Insurance and business defense attorneys are sparring with the drafters of a powerful legal document that will influence the outcome of insurance liability cases.
Policy think tank: Illinois should learn from Michigan to reverse manufacturing job losses
CHICAGO – Illinois lost 22,000 workers in August, the Illinois Department of Employment Security reports.
Three local attorneys join USA&M's mediation panel; mediation and arbitration becoming a favored tool for dispute resolution
ST. LOUIS – United States Arbitration & Mediation (USA&M) has appointed three veteran local area attorneys to its mediation panel.
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Mother alleges hospital failed to provide HSV treatment for newborn
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois mother is suing Maryville health care providers, alleging their negligence caused injuries to her newborn son.
Sister alleges companies using asbestos products caused sibling's death
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence caused her sister to die of asbestos-related causes.
Unclaimed life insurance law goes into effect; Insurers must check 'master death list'
SPRINGFIELD—A change in Illinois law will force life insurance companies to periodically check government death records to ensure their policyholders' beneficiaries are properly paid out.
I-LAW: Lawmakers need to enact reasonable lawsuit lending bill
SPRINGFIELD — With powerful lobbyists on both sides of the issue, lawmakers in several states, including Illinois, continue to grapple with the question of how to regulate a growing industry linked to consumer litigation. But a new law in Vermont shows it can be done.
Report shows Gori firm files most asbestos cases in Madison County and nationwide
Madison County's asbestos court remains the most active docket in the country, according to mid-year figures compiled by Washington-based consulting firm KCIC.
Maryville customer sues Fairview Heights shopping center over slip and fall on ice
BELLEVILLE — A Maryville woman is suing Fairview Heights shopping center operators, alleging their negligence caused her to fall on ice and suffer injuries.