News from August 2005
Kentucky clients file against CSX in St. Clair County
Charles L. Armbruster of the Lakin Law Firm in Wood River filed two personal injury lawsuits against CSX Transportation on behalf of Kentucky clients Norman L. Capps and Ronnie Frederick in St. Clair County Circuit Court Aug. 12.
Skater's mom sues rink five years after push-and-fall incident
Teen-age haven Fun Spot Skating Center in Belleville is being sued by a mom whose son was pushed and fell on a metal edging more than five years ago.
Meter reader takes plunge in grass hole, sues city
Caseyville meter reader Julie Piesbergen, who broke her right foot while on duty, is suing Fairview Heights because the city breached its duty to maintain an easement.
New Lawsuits: Thursday, Aug. 18
Fresh from the courthouse:
Granite City Parks seeks to dismiss raised sidewalk case
The Granite City Park District is asking that a lawsuit filed by a woman who allegedly hurt herself on a raised sidewalk be dismissed.
Physician seeks to dismiss wrongful death case
Charles Earnshaw, Jr., M.D. will be in court Aug. 24, attempting to dismiss a wrongful death case that was filed against him in May.
Billion dollar verdict tossed by high court
Business friendly: Chief Justice McMorrow The Illinois Supreme Court threw out a billion dollar verdict ruling that a Williamson County Circuit Court erred in certifying a nationwide class, Avery v. State Farm.
Vioxx named in another St. Clair County suit
Illinois resident Elvin Elswick is seeking personal injury and economic damages from Merck & Co. and Walgreens claiming his heart attack was caused by taking Vioxx.
Benton man pursuing Carbondale attorney in St.. Clair County
A Benton man is suing his former Carbondale attorney in St. Clair County Circuit Court for professional malpractice and breach of contract.
Rosewood Care Center named in Madison County suit
Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville is being sued by a former resident's widow for negligence.
Landlord Kardis should not feel pinch of retirement
Judge Kardis Retirement shouldn’t put much financial strain on Madison County Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis. In addition to his pension, he can depend on income as landlord of 48 apartments.
Suit against Cassens up for motions hearing
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack will consider several motions during an Aug. 24 hearing in a case involving a couple seeking more than $1 million in damages because of injuries from a truck's failed ratchet system.
Thursday August 25
8:30 a.m.
Kardis retirement looms large
Judge Kardis Faced with the third judicial appointment since winning the Illinois Supreme Court race last year, Justice Lloyd Karmeier's influence in reshaping local courts is beginning to unfold
Judge voids $104,259 judgment against Granite City
Judge Matoesian "It’s a void judgment.”
Wednesday August 24
9 a.m.
Tuesday August 23
2 p.m.
Monday August 22
9 a.m.