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Motorist blames Missouri driver for causing crash, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois motorist is suing a St. Louis driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff. Leonard Latham filed a complaint Sept. 22 in Madison...
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Madison County civil docket Oct. 11-14
Tuesday, October 11 9:00 AM RIPOSTA FRANK V. ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED 15-L-001598, ASBESTOS JUDGE 327 WILKERSON BRIEANA A MIN BY HER V. PELO PATRICIA 14-L-000449, MATOESIAN 351 KLINKE ROSEMARY...
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Customer voluntarily dismisses shopping center from icy slip and fall suit
A Schnucks customer voluntarily dismissed an East St. Louis shopping center after he changed the location of his parking lot slip and fall on ice. Plaintiff Lawrence Butler filed a motion to...
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Madison County foreclosures Sept. 26-Oct. 5
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE V. MARIA D. JESUS GOMEZ AND PEDRO GOMEZ, $131,201.25, 501 RICHTER HILL RD., COLLINSVILLE. 16-CH-578 WELLS FARGO BANK V. JAME D. II AND ANGELA R. EBERHART,...
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Appellate record shows Cook made eight reversible errors leading up to heroin...
Former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook abused the rights of 10 suspects and prisoners in 10 months prior to his arrest on heroin charges. Fifth District appellate judges reversed eight orders from...
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What to do when the dog won't behave
Who let the dog out? That's the question you ask when the dog goes missing and you've got to look for him. Especially if he's a bad dog, one that hasn't been trained properly and doesn't mind. You know...
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Illinois appellate judges reverse Judge Barberis' workers' compenstaion...
Illinois appellate judges from each district came together and vacated Madison County Circuit Judge John Barberis’ ruling that a woman’s injury did not arise out of her work with the Collinsville...
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Passengers allege driver caused fatal crash
EDWARDSVILLE — Several passengers are suing the representative of the estate of a motorist whom the plaintiffs allege caused a crash that killed the defendant and injured the plaintiffs. Nadine...
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Motorist accused of negligence in collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision.Timothy D. Sykes filed a complaint on Sept. 13 in Madison County Circuit Court against David M. Moehn, alleging that...
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Local judges shared tips and experiences of trial ethics at IDC conference
Local circuit judges came together on Sept. 29 to discuss a judicial perspective of ethical pitfalls at the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Council's Perspectives, Predictions & Pointers...
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Local defense attorneys discussed changes to IL and MO case law at IDC...
Defense attorneys Richard Hunsaker and Debbie Champion outlined Illinois and Missouri litigation trends based on recent case law and what defense attorneys should watch for in court. The two presented...
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Illinois appellate judges reverse Judge Barberis' workers' compensation...
Illinois appellate judges from each district came together and vacated Madison County Circuit Judge John Barberis’ ruling that a woman’s injury did not arise out of her work with the Collinsville...
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Tucker Ellis law firm opens new office in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The Tucker Ellis law firm has opened an office in St. Louis that will be dedicated to serving the entire metropolitan area. The office will pick up much of the work that the firm’s other...
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LeChien's substitution rate remains high; Six times in six recent days,...
A review of cases assigned to St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien shows that parties asked for substitutes five times in September’s last week and once the next Monday. In Illinois, any...
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Son sues nursing homes, other defendants over mother’s alleged neglect, death
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two nursing homes are being sued after a woman allegedly was neglected in their care and later died from complications related to her poor health. Shawn Overmiller, as the independent...
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Employee accuses Granite City business of wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a Granite City company and a supervisor, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.Ronald Geiser filed a lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court against...
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Landlord sues Madison tenants for $210,000 in back rent, other costs
EDWARDSVILLE — Two Wood River, Illinois tenants are being sued by their landlord for more than $210,000 in back rent and other associated costs.Wood River Capital LLC filed suit against Rhonda G....
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Edwardsville motorist allegedly crashed into other car while distracted by...
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman and two minor children are suing an Edwardsville motorist, alleging he crashed into their vehicle while distracted by his radio.Jamie Anderson, and minors Samantha McGowan and...
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Insurers seek declaration that they are not responsible to indemnify client...
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two insurance companies seek declaration from the court that they are not responsible to indemnify their client in a lawsuit concerning the death of a man who was killed after being...
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Couple alleges improperly processed mortgage payments resulted in foreclosure
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City couple is suing a mortgage provider claiming it improperly processed payments resulting in their home being foreclosed on. Jennifer and William Fite filed suit against...
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