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Electric company voluntarily dismissed from woman's suit alleging power pole...
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder granted voluntarily dismissal of claims against an electric company in a woman’s suit alleging a power pole collapsed on her vehicle while she was operating...
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First Collinsville Bank claims borrowers defaulted on loan
EDWARDSVILLE — First Collinsville Bank is suing after two borrowers allegedly defaulted on their loan. First Collinsville Bank filed a complaint on Sept. 12, in the Madison County Circuit Court against...
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St. Louis asbestos litigation trends detailed at conference; ‘Rolling docket’...
Local asbestos attorneys provided guidance on how to navigate St. Louis City’s asbestos docket and outlined recent trends at the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Conference on Sept. 23. The conference was...
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Critic of Caseyville mayor and state rep candidate indicted for death threat
Brad Van Hoose of Belleville, constant critic of Caseyville Mayor Leonard Black and legislative candidate Bob Romanik, faces prison time. St. Clair County grand jurors indicted Van Hoose on Friday,...
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Judge slaps down Illinois Election Day voter registration system, saying it...
A federal judge has prohibited Illinois’ most populated counties from continuing to register voters at polling places on Election Day, saying the way the system is currently set up in the state...
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And the winner of this year's Asbestos Derby is . . .
It's a beautiful day for the race Stooge Hand is the favorite today Assault is in there Dog Biscuit is 3 to 1 Safety Pin has been scratched Ya ya And at 20 to 1 . . . Beetle Bomb That's the opening of...
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Losing litigant argues that judge's appearance on parade float with opposing...
St. Clair County circuit judge Robert LeChien dismissed a suit against Cahokia village clerk Richard Duncan in a political season that also found them courting voters together. Both belong to the...
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Asbestos attorneys provide appellate practice tips; Forum and jurisdiction...
Asbestos attorneys William Kohlburn and Brad Elward acknowledged the issues surrounding forum and jurisdiction disputes in local asbestos litigation while discussing Missouri and Illinois appellate...
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Madison County jury awards railroad worker who developed cancer $7.5M;...
A Madison County jury awarded a former Union Pacific railroad employee $7.5 million on Wednesday in Circuit Judge William Mudge’s courtroom. The case began Sept. 19. During closing arguments on...
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Lumber business alleges Edwardsville customer owes nearly $57,000
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville lumber business is suing a local customer, alleging failure to pay nearly $57,000. R.P. Lumber Co. Inc. filed a lawsuit Sept. 16 in Madison County Circuit Court against...
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Former employee accuses rehabilitation facility owner of wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing an area rehabilitation facility owner, alleging violation of workers compensation acts, retaliation and wrongful termination.Julie Landis filed a class...
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Driver blames Phillips 66 for fall on ice
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing Phillips 66, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff to fall on ice and suffer injuries. Kendall Willis filed a lawsuit Sept. 13 in Madison...
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Elderly Granite City man alleges former living partner owes $41,000
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City man in his 60s is suing a woman who lived with him for 15 years, alleging financial exploitation of an elderly person.Peter Jateff filed a lawsuit Sept. 20 in Madison...
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Madison County driver alleges another motorist caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff. Stephen D. Bray filed a lawsuit Sept. 14 in Madison County...
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New Illinois Supreme Court communications director steps up to the challenge
SPRINGFIELD — Christopher Bonjean will join the Illinois Supreme Court as director of the office of communications and public information. There, he will be responsible for reorganized the division...
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Critic of six-member jury law is pleased with recent decision declaring it...
SPRINGFIELD — In a 5-0 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court has struck down a law requiring six-member juries in civil trials.Opponents to the law, which went into effect June 1, 2015, say smaller...
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Conductor blames St. Louis rail carrier for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a railroad carrier, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries. Bradley Herzberg filed a lawsuit Sept. 13 in Madison County...
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Guest blames Worden facility for injuries at wedding reception
EDWARDSVILLE — An East Alton woman is suing event venue operators in Worden, alleging their negligence led to injuries for one of the plaintiffs. Thaydee Cooper, a minor by his next friend and guardian...
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Missouri company alleges former bookkeeper owes $100,000
EDWARDSVILLE — A Missouri company is suing its former bookkeeper, alleging fraud and unjust enrichment of more than $86,000.Vintage Vinyl Inc. filed a lawsuit Sept. 15 in Madison County Circuit Court...
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R.P. Lumber alleges Edwardsville customer owes nearly $57,000
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville lumber business is suing a local customer, alleging failure to pay nearly $57,000. R.P. Lumber Co. Inc. filed a lawsuit Sept. 16 in Madison County Circuit Court against...
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