Yearly Archives: 2012

Man sues owner of Fairview Heights’ Domino’s claiming he tripped on spherical object

December 28, 2012 5:03 PM
By Kelly Holleran

  A man blames the owners of a Fairview Heights pizza restaurant’s parking lot for causing his fall over a “spherical object.” Bradley Van Hoose filed a lawsuit Dec. 11 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against MBR, MBR Management … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Touchette Hospital sued by parents over still birth

December 28, 2012 5:00 PM
By Andrea Dearden

  A St. Clair County mother and father say a Centreville hospital is responsible for their child being stillborn. Erica Jones, individually and on behalf of her deceased son, and Henry Dowell filed a lawsuit Nov. 20 against Touchette Regional … Read More »

Med-Mal, News, St. Clair County

Dupo police chief and officer sued by man claiming he was wrongfully arrested

December 28, 2012 4:57 PM
By Kelly Holleran

  A man claims his Constitutional rights were violated when Dupo’s police chief arrested him without probable cause. Joel Strauss filed a lawsuit Dec. 7 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Dupo Police Chief Douglas Keys, Dupo police officer … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

St. Clair Square sued over woman’s slip in puddle of water

December 28, 2012 4:50 PM
By Kelly Holleran

Vicki Northup claims she was shopping at St. Clair Square in Fairview Heights on Dec. 11, 2010, when she fell on a puddle of water, which had been standing in the middle of the floor. Because of her fall, Northup … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Supreme Court rules for Illinois Central in asbestos forum case

December 28, 2012 2:26 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

A Mississippi man’s asbestos lawsuit should not be heard in St. Clair County, the Illinois Supreme Court held Friday. Saying that “factors strongly favor dismissal in favor of a Mississippi forum,” the state high court, in a 5-1 ruling with … Read More »

Asbestos, Ill. Supreme Court, News

YMCA named in lawsuit over girl’s sexual assault

December 28, 2012 1:23 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

The parents of a minor girl who was sexually assaulted by an Edwardsville YMCA worker have filed suit demanding an amount “exceeding $50,000,” according to a complaint filed in Madison County Circuit Court. Defendants include the facility and its director–Edwardsville … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Highland business owners file emergency motion in Affordable Care Act suit

December 28, 2012 11:25 AM
By Bethany Krajelis

A pair of Madison County business owners suing the federal government has taken its religious fight over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Cyril and Jane Korte, owners of Korte & … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Madison County minor files class action against Google, Viacom

December 27, 2012 10:13 AM
By Bethany Krajelis

A Madison County minor has sued Google and Viacom, claiming the two companies violate privacy rights by tracking minors’ Internet activity and video viewing habits. Through a next of friend, R.M., a minor child under the age of 13, filed … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Cahokia man sues Allstate claiming insurer blamed him for setting house fires

December 26, 2012 4:49 PM
By Andrea Dearden

A Cahokia man is suing the insurance company that allegedly accused him of setting fire to his home two times in just four days. Virgil Atkins filed a lawsuit Nov. 28 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Allstate Indemnity … Read More »

Insurance, News, St. Clair County

Back injuries claimed in accident near Holiday Mobile Home Park

December 26, 2012 4:45 PM
By Andrea Dearden

A Granite City woman says she suffered severe back injuries when another driver turned left in front of her and caused a crash. Stephanie M. Gaddy filed a lawsuit Dec. 13 against Helen A. Beeler in Madison County Circuit Court. … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury