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Insurance company removes 'payback' suit alleging it backed out of safe...
A Madison County couple suing national insurer over its "payback" program may have to pursue their class action claims in federal court. Defendant Sentry Insurance removed the case to the U.S....
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Madison County asbestos jury docket Feb. 8
February 8, 2016 9 a.m. BENTON CHAD V. ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. 13-L-001705, ASBESTOS JU 327 CURRY RICARDO V. AFTON PUMPS INC 14-L-001158, ASBESTOS JU 327 LEESMANN KENNETH V. 4520 CORP INC 14-L-001035,...
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Edwardsville School District seeks to dismiss woman’s personal injury suit
Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 is seeking to dismiss a Missouri woman's suit alleging a loose light fixture fell from the ceiling and hit her.Heriscene Thompson filed the suit Nov. 23...
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Dialysis center removes suit alleging patient fell due to dizziness following...
A dialysis center accused of negligence over a patient's alleged fall has removed a Madison County personal injury case to federal court.Renal Treatment removed the case to the U.S. District Court for...
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City of Madison says injured minor helped steal car involved in crash...
The City of Madison has responded to a mother's suit involving a police pursuit saying her son was actively involved in the theft of a vehicle which prompted the chase. Sheila Brawley, mother and next...
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Munger: State debt spiraling; Unpaid bills might hit $10 billion to $12 billion
SPRINGFIELD — Unless something changes soon, Illinois is heading $6.2 billion deeper into debt and taxpayers will remain on the hook, state Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger said Tuesday. Munger,...
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Bankruptcy considered as controversial option for financially stressed public...
Facing $6 billion in long-term debt, solutions to the crisis facing the Chicago Public School (CPS) system are subject of fierce debate these days in the Windy City. On the one hand, Chicago Mayor Rahm...
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Couple accuses Franklin County, sheriff of medical negligence
BENTON – A husband and wife from Benton are suing a municipality, alleging inadequate and improper medical care the husband received while an inmate at the Franklin County jail. Michael C. Lampley and...
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Nursing home alleges patient hasn't paid for skilled care services
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville nursing home is suing a patient, alleging lack of payment. Midwest Rehabilitation and Respiratory Centre LLC filed the suit Jan. 11 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against...
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Client alleges Life Insurance Co. owes disability benefits
BENTON – A Jersey County woman is suing an insurance company, alleging she was wrongly denied long-term disability benefits. Kathy L. Moore filed a lawsuit Feb. 1 in U.S. District Court for the...
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Former president alleges O'Fallon Pharmacy guilty of wrongful termination
BELLEVILLE – The former president of a pharmacy corporation is suing his former employer, alleging wrongful termination.Mark Walz filed a lawsuit Jan. 12 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against MDM...
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Patient accuses Apex Physical Therapy of harmful therapy
EDWARDSVILLE – A Clinton County woman is suing a therapy center and health care professionals, alleging negligent care after she suffered two strokes.Sam Lewis filed a lawsuit Jan. 25 in Madison County...
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Rauner: CPS takeover plan lives; He predicts non-Chicago Dems will join in...
SPRINGFIELD — When the time comes, suburban and downstate Democrats will join him in his effort to have the state take control of Chicago’s debt-strapped school system, Gov. Bruce Rauner said...
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Meier sponsors legislation to ensure retention is only option for judges...
State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) filed legislation today to establish that retention is the only option for sitting judges who want successive terms. The proposal comes in response to decisions...
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Widow blames dozens of employers for husband's asbestos-related death
BELLEVILLE – The widow of a former welder is is suing dozens of companies, alleging his death was related to exposure to asbestos fibers. Alma Singleton, individually and as special administrator of...
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Motorist alleges another driver's negligence led to accident, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence for injuries she says she suffered in an automobile collision caused by the defendant. Rebecca Busick filed a lawsuit Jan. 25 in...
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Ex-worker alleges wrongful termination by Effingham County Health Department
BENTON – An Effingham woman is suing her county health department, alleging wrongful termination and violation of federal and state whistleblower acts. Connie Hart filed a lawsuit Feb. 3 in U.S....
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Laborers' pension fund alleges Rawson Excavating failed to contribute funds
BENTON – The trustees of a pension fund are suing an excavating business, alleging missing money. Trustees of Central Laborers' Pension, Welfare & Annuity Funds filed a lawsuit Feb. 4 in U.S....
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Son blames dozens of companies for father's exposure to asbestos, death
BELLEVILLE – The son of a former laborer is suing dozens of companies, alleging his father's exposure to asbestos fibers led to a premature death.Louis Jimerson, individually and as special...
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