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Madison County asbestos jury docket Dec. 7
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: Monday, December 7 9 a.m. COWGER ROBERT AS PERSONAL REP V. AKZO NOBEL PAINTS LLC FKA THE 10-L-000833, ASBESTOS J 327 MOOK ROBERT G V. AERCO INTERNATIONAL INC...
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Automotive manufacturer denies liability in wrongful death suit alleging seat...
An automotive manufacturer and a driver are countersuing each other in a wrongful death suit alleging defective seat bolts gave out during a rear-end collision. Larry Schmeder, as special administrator...
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Former marine's family blames multiple companies for asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE--The estate of a former marine and painter is suing more than 30 companies, alleging negligence for exposure to asbestos that led to the plaintiff dying of lung cancer. Barbara Bryan,...
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St. Louis man seeks $63,000 debt from Highland man
ALTON--A St. Louis man is suing an Illinois man, seeking a $63,620 debt after a judgment in the plaintiff's favor. Dan Abel filed suit Oct. 22 in Madison County Circuit Court against Donald Portell of...
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Wal-Mart, Subway deny liability in slip and fall suit
Wal-Mart and Subway both allege a woman caused her own injuries when she fell on a slippery floor. Karen Hartline filed the lawsuit on Aug. 13 against Wal-Mart Inc., ZulfiQar Haider and Zulfi LLC,...
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Dog owners blame neighbors for death of their pet
BELLEVILLE–A Shiloh couple is suing two neighbors, alleging negligence for injuries they and their dog sustained when the neighbors' dog attacked them.Carolyn Eaton and Harrison Kent Eaton filed a...
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AutoZone denies liability in customer’s trip and fall suit
AutoZone alleges a customer caused his own injuries when he failed to keep a proper lookout and allegedly tripped on a speed bump in the parking lot. Christopher R. Sturdivant filed the lawsuit on Aug....
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New York couple blames O'Fallon motorist for car accident that left them injured
BELLEVILLE–A New York state couple is suing an O'Fallon motorist, alleging an automobile accident left them with injuries, medical expenses and loss of normal life.Stephen Beck and Lisa Beck, of...
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Two car accident lawsuits at trial in Madison County
Two car accident lawsuits went to trial this week in the Madison County Circuit Court. Both trials began on Monday. LaCheryl Lewis’ suit is in Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth’s court. She is represented by...
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Judicial races take shape in Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Unusual is one way to describe races developing in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit:- Voters will see contests in two of three open seats that were created by judges who vacated their positions so they...
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Wife alleges health professionals' negligence caused husband's death
BELLEVILLE–An Illinois woman is suing a doctor and health care providers, alleging negligence in her husband's death.Barbara Tanner, acting as administrator of her husband Bryant Tanner Jr.'s estate,...
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Restaurant patron alleges another diner assaulted him
BELLEVILLE–A Belleville man is suing a restaurant patron, alleging assault at a local eatery.Derek R. Reeves filed a lawsuit Nov. 4 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Brennan Bunjak, also a...
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Ex-Navy man blames companies for exposure to asbestos
BELLEVILLE--A former U.S. Navy firefighter is suing several companies, alleging exposure to asbestos products. Jimmie Farr filed a lawsuit Oct. 1 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against John Crane,...
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Unemployment bill easily clears Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD — Without rancor, the Illinois House on Wednesday passed legislation to tune up the state’s unemployment insurance program. The legislation sponsored by Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville,...
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House OKs $3B for locals, lottery winners; Larger state budget question...
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois remains without an overall budget, but the Illinois House on Wednesday took action to release some money to local governments and pay lottery winners. All told, Senate Bill 2039...
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Online submission now mandatory for IL SC’s MCLE requirement report
Beginning Feb. 1, the Illinois Supreme Court will be running its Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) compliance requirements entirely online. Attorneys will be required to report their MCLE...
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Illinois Supreme Court adopts rule to prevent disclosure of private...
The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted a new rule to protect against identity theft and the disclosure of personal information in cases before the state's reviewing courts. During its November term,...
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Patient blames Davita Healthcare for fall at medical facility
EDWARDSVILLE–A patient is suing a medical facility owner, alleging negligence after she was injured in a fall at a facility owned by the defendant.Cecilia Link filed the lawsuit Oct. 13 in Madison...
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Rider blames motorist for killing horse
BELLEVILLE–A St. Clair County man is suing a motorist, alleging negligence in the death of the plaintiff's horse. Bernard Campbell filed the lawsuit Oct. 12 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against...
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Car passenger alleges driver negligent in auto accident
EDWARDSVILLE–A Madison County woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence for the injuries she suffered in an accident when she was a passenger.Amanda Duncan filed the lawsuit Oct. 9 in Madison...
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