Monthly Archives: September 2008

Driver claims he struck utility pole in attempt to avoid accident

September 30, 2008 4:18 PM
By Kelly Holleran

Shane Wieter has filed suit against Steven E. Marshall, alleging he was severely injured after a collision. As he was driving east on East U.S. Route 50 in O’Fallon on Aug. 19, 2007, at 10:50 p.m., Wieter noticed Marshall’s vehicle … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Tenant’s guest sues owners after falling through porch railing

September 30, 2008 3:57 PM
By Ann Knef

A man who fell 10 feet after the porch railing he leaned on gave way is suing the owners of a Troy residence where the incident occurred July 26. Clay Stephenson, who claims he landed on his back, is seeking … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Glen-Ed Soccer Club sued over injury perpetrated by ‘older girl’

September 30, 2008 3:15 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A woman has filed suit against Glen-Ed Soccer Club and one of its volunteer coaches, alleging her 11-year-old daughter injured her right arm after the coach allowed her to play against a team consisting of at least one older girl. Read More »

News, Personal Injury

Pit bull attack in East Alton results in suit

September 30, 2008 2:55 PM
By Ann Knef

A woman who claims she was viciously attacked by two pit bulls on an East Alton roadway is suing the dogs’ owners in Madison County Circuit Court. Kristen Base is seeking in excess of $100,000 in damages from Sarah E. … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Allstate seeks to recover costs in accident

September 30, 2008 11:26 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Allstate has filed suit against Miesha T. Jackson, claiming one of its insured customers was injured in an accident with Jackson. John E. Dunavan, an Allstate customer, was driving west on Route 15 in Alorton on Oct. 7, 2006, when … Read More »

Breach of Contract , News

Surgeon on trial for removing too much breast tissue

September 30, 2008 7:00 AM
By Steve Gonzalez

A plastic surgeon who allegedly removed too much breast tissue in a reduction surgery nearly nine years ago will go on trial this week in Madison County. Carrie Zang of Witt, Ill. filed suit against R. Craig McKee, M.D. in … Read More »

Madison County, Med-Mal, News

Lamar Construction is owed more than $500k, suit says

September 29, 2008 10:28 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Lamar Construction has filed a breach of contract complaint against American Voyage Corporation and International Voyage Corporation, alleging the two companies still owe it more than $500,000. Lamar signed a written contract on Jan. 9 in which it agreed to … Read More »

Breach of Contract , Madison County, News

Belle Clair Speedway sued over cattle car injury

September 29, 2008 9:16 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Martin Lautenschlaeger has filed suit against Belle Clair Speedway, alleging he was injured after an automobile collided with a cattle car in which Lautenschlaeger was riding. Lautenschlaeger was standing in a cattle car on Aug. 7, 2002, when a speedway … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

California couple sues 55 companies over asbestos

September 29, 2008 8:44 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A California man and his wife have filed an asbestos suit against 55 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused. Arvid and May Johnson claim Arvid was diagnosed with the disease Sept. 15, … Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, News

First baseman seeks $100k over injury and non-regulation sized base

September 29, 2008 8:40 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Gregory Gvillo has filed suit against DeCamp Junction and two individuals, alleging he broke his leg at a softball game after a player ran into him. Gvillo claims he was playing first base on Aug. 30, 2007, in a softball … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury