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Global Brass and Copper Holdings seeks to dismiss suit alleging exposure to...
Global Brass and Copper Holdings claims it never employed a man who alleges the defendant exposed him to toxic substances Steven Allen Turner filed the lawsuit on Oct. 16 against Global Brass and...
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St. Clair Square Mall denies liability in shopper’s slip and fall suit
St. Clair Square Mall claims a shopper contributed to her own alleged injuries in a slip and fall case for failing to expect that water would be present in a restroom area. Beverly Postar filed a...
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Washington University alleges lack of personal jurisdiction in med mal suit
Washington University seeks to dismiss a medical malpractice lawsuit based on lack of personal jurisdiction. Madeline Devine and Andy Devine filed the lawsuit on Oct. 5 against Washington University....
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Attorney for St. Clair County judges has been guardian of ballot access for...
CHICAGO – St. Clair County judges who prefer election at 50 percent to retention at 60 percent have hired an attorney who has been a ballot guardian of the Illinois Democratic Party to plead for their...
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Man accused of fraudulent real estate deal seeks dismissal
A man accused of a fraudulent real estate deal argues that dismissal is appropriate, citing the plaintiff’s brother’s objection to the proceeding. Alfred Schilling, executer of the estate of Edwin...
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Attorneys at Hipskind & McAninch named to 'Rising Stars' list
Attorneys John Hipskind and Brady McAnicnch of Hipskind & McAninch in Belleville have been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list. The Rising Stars list is part of the Super...
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Greensfelder firm in St. Louis joined by attorneys Herman and Wolkiewicz
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. has added attorneys Jeffrey A. Herman and Andrew V. Wolkiewicz as associates. Herman serves the employee benefits practice...
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Supreme Court order granting leave to appeal bid rigging case restated
After months of fighting for the right to appeal a class certification order in a Madison County suit involving bid rigging, an order was filed on the record outlining the Illinois Supreme Court’s...
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Elections board deadlocked in judicial ballot challenge; Judicial review may...
CHICAGO - A tie vote following a hearing today at the Illinois State Board of Elections means no action will be taken by the board on a St. Clair County judicial ballot challenge. Board members Andrew...
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GOP seeks state control of Chicago schools; Democrats say plan’s unfair and a...
SPRINGFIELD — Republicans on Wednesday announced a plan to put the financially floundering Chicago Public Schools system under state control and open the option of bankruptcy as a possible financial...
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Tree damage calls into question legal ownership of a Belleville property
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County business is suing a bank over a dispute concerning ownership of real property the plaintiff purchased and which was damaged by a tree before the legal closing.New Era...
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Pedestrian alleges motorist's vehicle struck him as he crossed street
EDWARDSVILLE – A pedestrian is suing a motorist over injuries the plaintiff says he sustained in an automobile accident.Bernard Perry filed the lawsuit Jan. 12 in Madison County Circuit Court against...
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Belleville woman blames motorist for collision
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligence for injuries she says she incurred in an automobile accident.Tammi L. Vickery filed the lawsuit Jan. 7 in St. Clair County...
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Democrats at Elections Board adopt position that every Illinois judge can...
CHICAGO – Democrats on the Illinois State Board of Elections preserved spots on the March 15 Democrat primary ballot for St. Clair County judges who plan to run for election rather than stand for...
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Educator alleges Southern Illinois guilty of discrimination
BENTON – A female educator is suing Southern Illinois University, alleging discrimination in her attempt to secure a job. Sandra Tamari filed a lawsuit Jan. 20 in U.S. District Court for the Southern...
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Couple alleges Metro Contracting poorly rebuilt fire-damaged home
EDWARDSVILLE – A Wood River couple is suing a contractor, alleging incomplete, shoddy or dangerous work when rebuilding their home.David and Linda George filed a lawsuit Jan. 13 in Madison County...
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Madison County motorist blames another driver for car collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County woman is suing an Alton motorist, alleging negligence for injuries she says she suffered during an automobile accident.Shyann Kopsie filed the suit Jan. 13 in Madison...
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Simmons Firm takes asbestos case to trial in Madison County; First asbestos...
The Simmons Firm took an Idaho pipefitter’s asbestos lawsuit against Crane Co. to trial in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs’ courtroom in Madison County and asked the court to preclude the defense from...
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IL Supreme Court announces timeline for mandatory e-filing in civil cases;...
The Illinois Supreme Court and Chief Justice Rita B. Garman announced on Friday that filing documents electronically, or e-filing, will be mandatory in all civil cases in the near future. E-filing will...
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Suit claims collection agency violated law
BENTON — An Illinois man is suing a Texas-based debt collector, claiming that his bankruptcy filing should have stayed any attempts to collect for a car loan. Charles A. Fernandes Jr. filed suit Jan....
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