Daily Archives: November 28, 2012

Injured woman seeks under-insured benefits from American Family

November 28, 2012 5:28 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A Missouri woman claims an insurance company refuses to reimburse her for the more than $15,000 in medical costs she incurred following a collision. Mary A. Allen filed a lawsuit Nov. 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against American … Read More »

Insurance, Madison County, News

Man injured in auto accident as minor sues two drivers over injuries

November 28, 2012 3:09 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A man claims he incurred more than $50,000 worth of medical costs after he was involved in an accident more than three years ago. Matthew A.H. Slaughter claims he was a minor child who was riding in a vehicle defendant … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

ARDC recommends two-year suspension for former workers’ comp arbitrator

November 28, 2012 3:02 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

A hearing board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has recommended a two-year suspension for a former workers’ compensation arbitrator. In a report released Monday, the hearing board concluded “that a sanction less than a two-year suspension … Read More »

News

Supreme Court agrees to hear nine cases; denies nearly 300 petitions

November 28, 2012 2:59 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear arguments in nine cases, including one from the Fifth District. The nine cases present the justices with a variety of issues ranging from attorneys’ fees in divorce proceedings to whether juveniles … Read More »

Ill. Supreme Court, News

Business partner sues over alleged check kiting scheme

November 28, 2012 1:20 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A Madison County man has filed suit against his former business partner, alleging his business has been forced to close after his partner allegedly engaged in check kiting, a form of bank fraud. Randy Hannis claims he and defendant Jody … Read More »

Breach of Contract , Madison County, News

Family Dollar named in suit involving unspecified slippery substance

November 28, 2012 1:15 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A woman claims she sustained severe and permanent injuries after falling at a Family Dollar store, according to recently filed court documents. Victoria Goldsby filed a lawsuit Nov. 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Family Dollar. In her … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Greenmount Road driver blamed for failing to yield

November 28, 2012 1:12 PM
By Kelly Holleran

An O’Fallon woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims attempted to make a left-turn and collided with her vehicle. Cheryl A. Bergan claims she was driving south on Green Mount Road near its intersection with Central Park … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Carman sues Alton and Southern Railway over contaminants exposure

November 28, 2012 1:07 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A railroad worker has filed suit against his former employers, alleging he suffered respiratory and skeletal injuries after inhaling damaging contaminants found in the rail yard. Michael M. Anderson claims he was working as a carman for defendant Union Pacific … Read More »

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

Motorized cart incident at Cahokia Wal-Mart leads to suit

November 28, 2012 12:55 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against Wal-Mart after she claims a motorized cart struck her. Edna F. Allen claims she was visiting Wal-Mart at 1511 Camp Jackson Road in Cahokia on Nov. 1, 2010, when she was … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Route 203 rear-end accident is subject of suit

November 28, 2012 3:20 AM
By Kelly Holleran

A man claims he suffered severe and permanent injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle. Charles R. Tart Sr. filed a lawsuit Nov. 19 in Madison County Circuit Court against Ronald C. Anderson. In his complaint, Tart alleges he was … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury