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St. Louis jury sides with plaintiff in talcum powder case against J&J; $70...
ST. LOUIS — A jury has awarded $70 million in damages over a woman’s claims that using Johnson & Johnson’s products containing talc, such as baby powder, contributed to her ovarian cancer. Deborah...
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Pedestrian allegedly hit while crossing Main Street in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE — A pedestrian is suing Superior Corporation of Illinois and a pickup truck owner and operator, for allegedly hitting her as she attempted to cross the road. Jill Essner filed a complaint...
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Man claims he fell several stories after apartment terrace collapsed
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing an apartment building owner and two businesses after an Alton terrace allegedly collapsed. Tyler Green filed a complaint on Oct. 7 in Madison County Circuit Court against...
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ICJL rejects candidates benefiting from trial lawyer-funded attack ads;...
The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) is denouncing a $1 million negative ad campaign financed by trial lawyers who litigate in the Metro East by issuing a “not recommended” rating of the judicial...
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Former postal service employee alelges HIPAA violation
EDWARDSVILLE — A former U.S. Postal Service employee claims Apex Physical Therapy violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Jolene Cosper filed a complaint on Oct. 17 in Madison...
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CRST International, truck driver sued over Hamel collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist and passenger are suing CRST International and a truck driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision. Alfredo Contreras and Alicia Contreras filed a complaint on Oct. 21...
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Team Company accuses former managing consultants of breaching non-compete...
EDWARDSVILLE — A staffing company is suing two former managing consultants, citing alleged breach of a non-compete contract.Team Company filed a complaint on Oct. 18 in Madison County Circuit Court...
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Motorist alleges injuries following rear-end collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for alleging causing a rear-end collision.Ryan Dill filed a complaint on Oct. 20 in Madison County Circuit Court against Gregory Halliday, alleging the...
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Wal-Mart accused of unlawful sale of alcohol to intoxicated person
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman filed a Dram Shop suit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. after an intoxicated man allegedly caused a collision. Constance Lunsford filed a complaint on Oct. 12 in Madison County...
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Headwaters CM Services accused of improper termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A former employee is suing Headwaters CM Services LLC and supervisor Chris Basso, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts and wrongful termination.Richard S. Jones Sr....
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Marti Motors accused of negligence following crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A bus driver is suing after a motorist allegedly caused a collision while driving with a suspended license. Jesse Ingram filed a complaint on Oct. 12 in Madison County Circuit Court...
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No response from Democratic Fifth District Appellate Court candidates on Fair...
It’s been two weeks since the Fair Courts Now committee was formed to run attack ads against Republican candidates for the Fifth District Appellate Court, and Democratic candidates have yet to provide...
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Luechtefeld and Meier: Vote for Moore and Barberis
To the Editor: Our court system is under attack again, in a repeat of the 2014 smear campaign that was waged against Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier. In the final two weeks of the 2014 General...
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Moore responds to Fair Courts Now campaign; Hopes to maintain confidence in...
In response to the recent Fair Courts Now attack ad campaign, Justice James “Randy” Moore said he hopes to protect confidence and impartiality with the bench. “Why I am running is so that we have a...
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Bleyer denies involvement with Fair Courts Now; Bleyer: ‘Selection of judges...
Williamson County Circuit Judge Brad Bleyer said he was not involved in the Fair Courts Now attack ads organized to oppose Republican candidates for the Fifth District Appellate Court. “Judicial...
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Woman alleges injuries when stairwell handrail broke from wall
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing after she allegedly fell on a stairway and injured herself. Lisa D. Stout filed a complaint on Oct. 13 in Madison County Circuit Court against Jane C. Sitton and Robert...
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Missouri man blames driver, vehicle owner for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured in a collision allegedly caused by a driver with an invalid license. Missouri resident Dennis M. Fuchs filed a complaint on Oct. 13 in Madison County Circuit...
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Poll: Trump leads by wide margin in most Metro East legislative districts
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is leading in several downstate districts, according to a recent poll. The poll, conducted over Oct. 28 and 29 by Ogden & Fry and commissioned by...
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Trump can...must win
It is neither an exaggeration nor an original thought to say the 2016 Presidential election has been one for the books. Recently, I observed a phenomenon that only underscores its unique place in...
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Madison County foreclosures Oct. 24-28
OCTOBER 24, 2016 FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE V. ALAN AND JANET WEBER , $80,233.53, 23 TIMBER MEADOWS CT., EDWARDSVILLE. 16-CH-660 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE V. HENRY GATER AND KAREN NELSON, $59,821.04,...
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