Daily Archives: November 13, 2012

Mudge dismisses couple’s lawsuit against cabinet makers

November 13, 2012 4:54 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge on Nov. 1 dismissed Masco Cabinetry and three remaining defendants from a lawsuit over allegedly defective kitchen cabinets. Plaintiffs Doug and Jeanne Wojcieszak filed a motion to dismiss defendants R.P. Lumber, Carrington Custom Homes, … Read More »

Personal Injury

Class action filed over prescription eye drops; Plaintiffs say drop size leads to waste

November 13, 2012 3:38 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

Four Illinois and Missouri residents filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against a dozen pharmaceutical companies that they claim engaged in an unfair and deceptive scheme to make more money off prescription eye drops. Plaintiffs Charlene Eike, Shirley Fisher, … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Driver crosses center line, causing accident, suit says

November 13, 2012 11:54 AM
By Andrea Dearden

A St. Clair County man says he was hurt when another driver crossed the center line and crashed into him. Aguiles Torres Medina filed a lawsuit Oct. 1 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Helen J. Knopik. According to the complaint, Medina was … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Route 157 crash in Caseyville leads to suit

November 13, 2012 10:04 AM
By Andrea Dearden

A St. Clair County man says he was hurt when another driver crashed into him in Caseyville. Cory Renner filed a lawsuit Oct. 5 against Richard Gerlach in St. Clair County Circuit Court. The alleged crash happened  as Renner was driving on Illinois Route … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Severe and permanent injuries claimed in Granite City accident

November 13, 2012 10:01 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to obey a traffic control device, causing a collision. Lois A. Schmidt claims she was driving a 2003 Chrysler Voyager west on St. Clair Avenue at its intersection … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

East St. Louis accident is subject of injury suit

November 13, 2012 9:47 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A St. Clair County man is suing the driver of a car that allegedly crossed the center line and crashed into his. James R. Kupinski filed a lawsuit against Billie J. Rettig Oct. 10 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.Kupinski says he was … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Woman claims injuries after freight truck strikes vehicle

November 13, 2012 9:47 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A St. Clair County woman says she was hurt when her car was hit by a truck while driving in Caseyville. Lisa Grimes filed a lawsuit Sept. 28 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Brian L. Walkington and SAIA Motor Freight … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Burkart sues insurer over defense costs

November 13, 2012 9:47 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Hamel attorney Thomas Burkart claims the Illinois State Bar Association Mutual Insurance Company refuses to pay for defense costs he has incurred in a suit filed against him. Burkart, doing business as Burkart Law Offices, filed a lawsuit Oct. 19 … Read More »

Insurance, News, St. Clair County

Foot and ankle injuries claimed in Highland accident

November 13, 2012 9:37 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A woman claims she sustained severe right foot and ankle injuries during a collision after a driver allegedly attempted to turn in front of her vehicle. Breeann Hedger filed a lawsuit Oct. 24 in Madison County Circuit Court against Rozann … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Glen Carbon accident subject of suit

November 13, 2012 9:29 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Two people have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended the vehicle in which they were riding, causing them to sustain neck and back injuries. Shawn E. and Paul Reagan claim Shawn Reagan was driving east on Glen … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury