Monthly Archives: November 2011

Pfizer sued by parents claiming Zoloft use caused birth defects

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Cueto

The ingestion of Zoloft during pregnancy led eight different couples to parent children born with various birth defects, according to recently filed court documents that name the drug’s manufacturer as a defendant. Read More »

News, Product Liability, St. Clair County

USAA sues developer, builder and contractor over improperly installed copper water line

An insurance company claims it was forced to pay its insured more than $50,000 after the insured’s O’Fallon home sustained severe damages due to an improperly insulated copper water line. United Services Automobile Association filed a lawsuit Nov. 22 in … Read More »

Insurance, News, St. Clair County

Man injured at charity event sues banquet facility owner

A man claims he became severely injured after he tripped over a deformity in the sidewalk at a charity event. Gerald D. Jenkins filed a lawsuit Nov. 22 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against KAF, Inc. In his complaint, … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Nameoki Road accident causes injuries, suit says

A man claims he sustained head and back injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle. Armand Kachigian filed a lawsuit Nov. 17 in Madison County Circuit Court against Michelle Vesci. In his complaint Kachigian claims he drove north on Johnson … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Rear-end accident in Granite City leads to suit

A woman claims she suffered disability and disfigurement after a driver rear-ended her vehicle. Margaret A. Pruitt filed a lawsuit Nov. 21 in Madison County Circuit Court against Larry Hopkins. In her complaint, Pruitt alleges she drove west on Edwardsville … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

I-270 crash is subject of Madison County suit

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Darr

A Granite City man is accused of crashing into another driver’s vehicle as he tried to merge into traffic on a St. Louis interstate. Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Catholic Church in Edwardsville sued over equipment lease

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Noonan

A lender has filed suit against the church that it claims failed to pay it more than $100,000 for equipment borrowed. Read More »

Breach of Contract , Madison County, News

Alton woman claims porch swing gave way; Sues property owner for injuries

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Meyer

An Alton woman has filed suit against the owner of a porch swing after she claims the swing detached from the roof of the porch and fell, causing her to break her ankle.
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Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Shell and others named in new benzene suit

An East Alton man says he developed cancer because of exposure to toxins released by a Roxana chemical company. John Disher filed a lawsuit Nov. 17 in Madison County Circuit Court against Shell Oil Company, also known as Shell Oil … Read More »

Benzene, Madison County, News

Rig crashes into rear of car on I-44, suit claims

A driver for a Madison County trucking company is accused of running into the back of another vehicle in Missouri. Daniel Darrough filed a lawsuit Nov. 16 in Madison County Circuit Court against LTI Trucking Services Inc. and Michael Runk. … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury