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Monthly Archives: October 2007
Law student with dyslexia and low ‘grape’ point average sues SIU for $1.5 million
A white female law student whose first year grades precluded a second year invitation, claims Southern Illinois University School of Law discriminated against her because she suffers from “Attention Span Deficit Disorder.” Lisa Dawn Rittenhouse of St. Clair County is … Read More
Federal Court, NewsAsbestos Motion Docket: Monday, Nov. 5
10 a.m. SHEALY CATHERINE DAWN INDIVIDU V. AW CHESTERTON INC 06-L-000515, ASBESTOS J 311 GROOTEMAAT ORVILLE V. AW CHESTERTON INC 06-L-000516, ASBESTOS J 311 CARRIZALES GILBERT I V. AW CHESTERTON INC 07-L-000287, ASBESTOS J 311 RADABAUGH LARRY D V. AW … Read More
Asbestos Docket, DocketsAlton sued by firefighters’ pension for underfunding by $31 million
Trustees for the Alton Firefighters Pension Fund (AFPF) are suing the city of Alton claiming the fund is underfunded by more than $31 million. Read More
Madison County, NewsRailroader claims UP failed to provide ergonomically safe equipment
Larry R. Biggs has filed a Federal Employers’ Liability Act suit against Union Pacific Railroad claiming he developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and left ulnar nerve entrapment due to his employer’s alleged negligence. Biggs, who worked for the railroad as … Read More
F.E.L.A./Jones Act, News, St. Clair CountyTwo strikes, no airbags, no insurance: Malibu driver sues GM, State Farm, Allstar Motors
An East St. Louis woman is seeking in excess of $300,000 for injuries and damages she suffered after hitting a deer two times while traveling southbound on Interstate 255/270 two years ago. In a suit filed Oct. 29 in St. … Read More
News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County‘Rotary Citrus Days’ in the city of Edwardsville
The Edwardsville Rotary Club’s Annual Citrus Sale is going on now through Nov. 14. The citrus may be purchased from any Edwardsville Rotary Member. Cost for the 40 lb. cases are $26 for Florida ruby-red grapefruit and $28 for California … Read More
Metro-East Business, NewsMotorcyclists seek $100k for injuries after accident
A couple injured while riding their motorcycle filed a personal injury suit against the driver of a vehicle that collided with them on Illinois Route 100 in Jersey County on July 29. Carl and Tracey McGlothlin allege they were driving … Read More
Madison County, News, Personal InjuryBenzene exposure blamed in worker’s Madison County suit
The estate of Rusty Burns filed suit against 19 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court claiming benzene exposure. According to the complaint, Burns worked for various employers including Helmkamp Construction in Wood River and Wright Industrial in Madison cleaning … Read More
Benzene, Madison County, NewsFlorida mesothelioma victim files claim in Madison County
A Florida man diagnosed with mesothelioma filed suit approximately 800 miles away from home in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 25, claiming 63 defendant corporations are responsible for his illness. Walter Idalski was employed from 1944 to 1983 as a … Read More
Asbestos, Madison County, NewsBite victim was warned about dog’s behavior, defendant says
A woman who filed suit over a dog bite had been warned of the dog’s behavior before she decided to pet the dog, claims the defendant in a Madison County personal injury case. Represented by Michael Kokal of Heyl Royster … Read More
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