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Rural King says customer misused crossbow
Rural King seeks to dismiss a customer’s lawsuit alleging he injured his thumb while using a crossbow he purchased from the store. Fred Schmidt filed his complaint on June 13 against Barnett Outdoors...
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Insurance dispute at trial in Judge Crowder’s court
Trial for an insurance dispute following a Collinsville fire began Monday in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder’s courtroom. Plaintiffs Lydia Barefield, Julie Gable and W. W. Schooley, in...
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You can't be a referee and a player, too
Some people just can't let go. Madison County Associate Judge Donald Flack is one of them. For a year and a half after he assumed his judgeship, Flack maintained an economic interest in a civil suit...
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Candidates running for judge in St. Clair County spar over public positions...
It's been three years since the St Clair County Courthouse was shaken by a drug scandal - leaving one judge dead from a cocaine overdose, another in prison for heroin possession and a probation officer...
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Bank alleges couple owes more than $157,000
EDWARDSVILLE — A local bank is suing a Madison County couple, alleging they owe more than $157,000.The Bank of Edwardsville filed a lawsuit Aug. 4, in Madison County Circuit Court against Jason B. Hill...
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Customer alleges J.C. Penney negligence caused her to fall
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing J. C. Penney, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries. Susan L. Triplett filed a lawsuit July 28 in St. Clair County Circuit Court...
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Patient alleges suing medical care providers' negligence led to injuries
BELLEVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing local health care providers, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.Tara M. Smith filed a lawsuit July 28 in St. Clair County Circuit...
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Customer blames Viagra producers for health woes
BELLEVILLE — A Texas man is suing the makers of Viagra, alleging the drug led to him developing melanoma. Steve Durham filed a lawsuit July 25 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Pfizer Inc....
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Report: Illinois government employees seek too much in union negotiations
Though the state may be able to handle a government worker strike come Sept. 1, the real loss will come to American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) members as they will...
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Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash. Marcie L. Warner filed a lawsuit July 25 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against...
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Guest alleges injuries from trip and fall at Troy Red Roof Inn
EDWARDSVILLE — A guest is suing the owners of the Troy Red Roof Inn after she tripped and fell on a triangular section of concrete while carrying her infant. Holly Schroeder and Christopher Schroeder...
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Driver alleges another motorist's negligence caused Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash.Dawn Silva filed a lawsuit Aug. 8 in Madison County Circuit Court against Bonnii Chavez,...
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Commuter blames transportation company for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a local transportation company, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.James J. Hoffman filed a lawsuit Aug. 12, in the Madison...
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Elimination of license plate renewal reminders costs residents $9.5 million...
Courtesy of lawmakers' stopgap budget deal reached June 30, Illinois residents will again begin to receive license plate renewal notices following a period of no reminders and plenty of late...
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Taxpayer watchdog launches ad campaigning calling out Beiser's budget vote
ALTON – State Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) is one of six Illinois legislators being targeted in an ad campaign over how they voted on budget-related bills that came up earlier this year.Americans for...
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Redistricting reform proponents say voters need voice over legislators' self...
SPRINGFIELD – Attorneys for Independent Maps submitted a brief to the Illinois Supreme Court arguing that a lower court’s ruling against the constitutionality of a proposed redistricting reform...
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Guardians, disabled adult accuse health care providers of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County couple is suing Alton health care providers, alleging their negligence caused health problems for the plaintiffs' daughter.Raymond Kidwell, Mae Kidwell of Maryville, as...
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Collinsville bank alleges British customers owe more than $101,000
EDWARDSVILLE — A Collinsville bank is suing two customers from Northern Ireland, alleging failure to pay more than $101,000.First Collinsville Bank filed a lawsuit Aug. 11 in Madison County Circuit...
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Madison County jury reaches plaintiff verdict in insurance dispute; Awards...
A Madison County jury ruled in favor of the Rolling Oaks Condominium Association in a lawsuit alleging Allstate Insurance Company failed to pay the full amount after a fire destroyed the Collinsville...
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Customer sues J.C. Penney over trip and fall
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing J. C. Penney, alleging she fell while walking in the store and suffered injuries. Susan L. Triplett filed a lawsuit July 28 in St. Clair County Circuit...
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