Monthly Archives: March 2009

St. Clair mother sues driver over daughter’s injuries

A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against another woman on behalf of her minor daughter, alleging her daughter was riding with the woman when she got into an accident. Tina Womack claims her daughter Maci Broussard was riding … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Woman treated for thyroid condition sues doctors for not administering pregnancy test

A woman claims her daughter was born with hypothyroidism after doctors at Memorial Hospital injected her with radioactive iodine while she was pregnant. Anastasia Parker sued Dr. Mohamed Megahy, Belleville Oncology and Maryville Oncology, Dr. Wael F. Girgis and Memorial … Read More »

Med-Mal, News, St. Clair County

McCoys claim emotional distress after shots fired in their direction

Two men claim they suffered severe emotional distress after a man shot in the direction of their vehicle several times. Kevin and Chad McCoy say they were in their vehicles at Bethalto Boulevard and Texas Boulevard in Bethalto on on … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

East Alton accident is subject of suit

A South Roxana woman has filed suit against a Wood River woman, alleging she was injured after the woman rear-ended her. Karen L. Hartley was stopped in her 1995 Ford Windstar at a red light at the intersection of St. … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Route 203 accident causes injuries, man claims in suit

A man who was involved in an accident on Highway 203 is suing the man who hit him, saying he suffered severe injuries after the collision. Robert E. Wente Jr. filed suit against Jacob A. West on March 26 in … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Walgreen’s gave wrong directions on prescription, woman claims in suit

A Madison County woman claims Walgreen’s provided her with the wrong instructions for her daughter’s prescription, which resulted in the intoxication of her daughter. Kiley Pfiefer claims Dr. Jamil Rama called in a prescription to Walgreen’s on Jan. 30 for … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Woman trips on leaves while picking up grandchild, suit claims

A woman claims she was injured after she tripped over an accumulation of wet leaves while picking up her grandchild from an Alton day care. Susan Crawford filed suit against Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 and Alton Day … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Asbestos lawsuits become a family affair

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Just when business thought it couldn’t get worse, now comes another ominous warning: the lawyers who gave us the great American asbestos litigation are plotting a fresh assault on industry. Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Illinois state government is working as intended

With all of the stories and statistics being furiously emailed around recently about job loss, businesses leaving, crushing debt, and unfunded obligations, you might think, as has often been said, that Illinois state government is broken. You would be wrong. … Read More »

Arguments, Their View

Laws protect consumers buying on credit

In tough economic times, consumers typically batten down the hatches and hold off making major purchases. But what if the roof leaks, or the car or washing machine sputters to a halt? Buying on credit has been and will continue … Read More »

Arguments, Their View