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East Alton man blames Wood River property owner for fall on stairs
EDWARDSVILLE–An East Alton man is suing a Wood River property owner, alleging negligence after he was injured during a fall on stairs owned and controlled by the defendant. Larry Kemp Sr. filed a...
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Estate blames jailed defendant for fatal crash
EDWARDSVILLE–An estate administrator is suing an imprisoned drunk driver, alleging wrongful death in a fatal accident.Cinda McGrew, special administrator of the estate of Katelynn Fancher, a deceased...
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Mudge dismisses motorcyclist’s suit against driver after being beckoned onto...
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge granted voluntary dismissal in a motorcyclist’s suit alleging he was struck after a motorist beckoned him onto the roadway. Plaintiff Michael Meyer filed a...
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Gary Peel: Sentence on bankruptcy fraud, child pornography possession should...
ASHLAND, Ky. – Former lawyer Gary Peel, serving the ninth of 12 years for bankruptcy fraud and possession of child pornography, seeks immediate release. He filed a motion for a sentence reduction in...
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Kelley dismisses medical malpractice suit alleging shoulder surgery caused...
St. Clair County Associate Judge Randall Kelley granted voluntary dismissal in a patient’s lawsuit alleging shoulder surgery resulted in carpal tunnel syndrome. Plaintiff Milton Kish filed a voluntary...
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Madison County creates 'Accountability Court' to help parents struggling to...
Parents who are willing to pay child support but unable to fulfill their obligation due to certain common barriers to employment and financial stability will get some help in Madison County. Chief...
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Supreme Court raises law license, certification fees
For the first time in nearly a century, the fees to obtain an Illinois law license and to certify documents will increase next year.The fee to obtain an initial law license will be raised from $5 to...
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Illinois Supreme Court establishes uniform standards, certification process...
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the creation of uniform standards and a certification and application process for problem-solving courts across the state.Madison County Circuit Court is host...
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State Farm, Computype reach settlement agreement in data loss lawsuit
State Farm and Computype have reached a settlement agreement in a suit alleging an accountant suffered damages when the computer company failed to replace a hard disk drive while repairing the machine....
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Union Pacific files motion to compel in workplace injury suit
Union Pacific seeks to compel its employee to answer its interrogatories in a suit alleging injuries from a workplace accident. Union Pacific Railroad Co. filed a motion to compel on Nov. 12 through...
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O’Fallon apartment complex removes suit alleging faulty steps
An O’Fallon apartment complex removed a man’s lawsuit alleging he fell down a flight of steps on the defendant’s premises. Green Mount Lakes filed a notice of removal to the U.S. District Court for the...
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Madison County couple alleges drunk driver caused accident, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE–A Madison County couple is suing a Collinsville motorist, alleging negligence in an automobile accident that left them injured and limited in their ability to work.Aaron Campbell and...
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Illinois truck leasee alleges property has not been returned
EDWARDSVILLE–An Illinois man is suing a leaser, alleging lack of payment for a truck that has been leased to the defendant.Charles W. Pence filed the lawsuit Nov. 9 in Madison County Circuit Court...
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Madison County couple alleges Sentry Insurance reneged on safe driver program
EDWARDSVILLE–A Madison County couple is suing a national insurer, alleging misrepresentations in an auto insurance policy. They seek class action status.William A. Coleman and Mary A. Coleman, on...
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Jersey County couple alleges legal malpractice led to failed adoption
EDWARDSVILLE–A Jersey County couple is suing a lawyer and a business, alleging legal malpractice and conflict of interest in their attempt to adopt a baby.Greg Warren and Janet Warren filed a a lawsuit...
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Mother alleges motorist's unsafe pursuit of vehicle led to lasting injuries
EDWARDSVILLE–An Illinois woman, on behalf of herself and her minor son, is suing Madison and and city police officer, alleging they caused an unsafe situation.Sheila Brawley, mother and next friend of...
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Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused accident, injuries
BELLEVILLE–A Madison County woman is suing a St. Clair County motorist, alleging negligence in an automobile accident.Peggy Tallmadge filed a lawsuit Nov. 2 in St. Clair County District Court against...
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Lest we forget
Francis Ford Coppola, Oscar winning director and screenwriter and wine maker extraordinaire, had a less than successful yet very good film in 1987 with “Gardens of Stone.” Dealing with the Old Guard,...
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Garman and others receive PILI awards in recognition of public interest, pro...
CHICAGO -- Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) honored Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita B. Garman and others in recognition of their public interest and pro bono contributions in Illinois at...
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Incumbent Bill Meyer to be challenged in primary for seat on Madison County...
The race for County Board District 3 will see a three-way race on the Republican ticket at the primary election March 15, 2016. Phil Chapman, who retired after 29 years of federal service and was...
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