Daily Archives: November 12, 2012

Passenger in SWIC-owned van sues over accident injuries

November 12, 2012 8:27 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A man has filed suit against the drivers who he claims caused a collision at an intersection. Kevin Boyd claims he was riding in a van owned by defendants Southwestern Illinois College and the Board of Trustees of Community College … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

O’Fallon rear-end accident causes injuries, suit says

November 12, 2012 8:10 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A woman claims she and her minor daughter sustained various injuries after a driver rear-ended their vehicle. Lisa Gish filed a lawsuit Oct. 12 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Willie Qualls and Jill Payton. In her complaint, Lisa … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Cement worker claims injuries at Wood River facility

November 12, 2012 7:48 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A man has filed suit against the Wood River plant where he claims he sustained shoulder, back and neck injuries after he was caught in debris at the work site. Andrew Mattison claims he was working as a cement finisher … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

New asbestos suits filed in St. Clair County

November 12, 2012 7:11 PM
By Kelly Holleran

Earl and Bertha Marshall filed an asbestos lawsuit in St. Clair County Circuit Court on Oct. 19 against 64 defendant corporations. The Marshalls will be represented by Randy L. Gori and Barry Julian of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. … Read More »

Asbestos, News, St. Clair County

Proposed consent decree reached over contamination at Cahokia site

November 12, 2012 5:05 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

The federal government last week sued and reached a proposed settlement with the owner of a pipeline terminal in St. Clair County. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint on Nov. 6 against Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC, seeking … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Union Pacific failed to provide comprehensive ergonomics program, suit says

November 12, 2012 9:19 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A railroad worker has filed suit against his employer, saying he suffered knee, feet and lower limb injuries due to the nature of his work. Charles Hicks claims he was working as a switchman, brakeman, conductor and engineer for defendant … Read More »

F.E.L.A./Jones Act, News, St. Clair County

Tenant sues homeowner over fall downstairs

November 12, 2012 9:13 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the owner of the single family home she was renting when she fell down a flight of stairs. Penny Harvey claims she was attempting to descend the stairs from the main … Read More »

News, St. Clair County

Disabled man sues to get his ‘fatherly rights’ back

November 12, 2012 9:06 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

A Taylorville, Ill. man filed a lawsuit Nov. 2 against the Illinois State Bar Association seeking to get his “fatherly” rights back. Plaintiff Aaron W. Temple, 41, said Wednesday that he hasn’t seen his oldest child for 12 years and … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Burkart requests time to respond to lawsuit

November 12, 2012 8:57 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Hamel attorney Thomas Burkart requested additional time to answer a lawsuit filed against him by former clients, citing “other pressing business.” Burkart was a candidate for Madison County circuit judge in last week’s election. He lost the race to Kyle … Read More »

Breach of Contract , Madison County, News

Plaintiff seeks default judgment against La Mexicana over shooting, killing

November 12, 2012 8:46 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

The plaintiff in a lawsuit against a Pontoon Beach Mexican restaurant filed a motion for default judgment on Nov. 7. La Mexicana is accused of causing the death of a Granite City man who was shot and killed on its … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury