News from September 2006
New Yorker claims father's clothing caused mesothelioma
A New York man who suffers from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 106 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 15, alleging he was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from his father's clothing.
Prenzler defaulted on home loan
Republican candidate for Madison County Treasurer, Kurt Prenzler, once defaulted on a home loan, court documents show.
Plaintiff files another suit against health care provider
Christopher Bruner, administrator of the estate of Betty Bruner, deceased, is suing Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital for negligence in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Fairview Hts BNI Chapter Looking For New Members
Fairview Hts BNI Chapter Looking For New Members
Federal class action claims barge workers not paid overtime
J.D. Marchbanks filed a class action suit in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis Sept. 18, alleging Beelman River Terminals in Venice failed to pay overtime.
Engineer sues railroads for mesothelioma
Jacob Borntreger filed a Federal Employer's Liability Act suit against Norfolk Southern Railway and Illinois Central Railroad in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 13, alleging he had extensive exposure to asbestos during his career in Madison County.
Pacemaker manufacturer sued in St. Clair County
An Illinois woman has filed a 40-count personal injury lawsuit against the makers and distributors of a defibrillator/pacemaker she claims was defective and required her to be hospitalized.
Vioxx suit includes 25 Illinois plaintiffs
Twenty five Illinois residents who suffered thrombotic cardiovascular events are suing Merck, the maker of Vioxx, in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Mascoutah man sues couple for dog bite
A Mascoutah man is suing a Belleville couple for disfiguring facial wounds he suffered while a guest in their home on Dec. 24, 2005.
Guardians seek damages from Swansea over pedestrian accident
The intersection of Routes 161 and 159 in Swansea The Village of Swansea is being sued by the guardians of a Hamel woman who suffered brain damage after being struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk at North Belt East (Route 161) and North Illinois Street (Route 159).
CSX workers fear lung disease from asbestos and silica exposure
Eight former employees of CSX Railroad allege the company breached its duty under the Federal Employer's Liability Act for not providing them a safe place to work.
Driver and Rusty's sued over parking lot fatality
The estate of Gregory Hamil filed a wrongful death suit against Jeffrey Graham and Rusty's Restaurant in Edwardsville over a parking lot fatality that occurred last year.
Still grinding along
Except when they're aiming for the back cover of a phone book, lawyers aren't known for their smooth and readable prose.
Hackett not invited
To the editor:
Oh, we're watching alright
Watch me, not my dad The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin has named Madison County's most-embarrassed son Brad Lakin to its "40 Under 40 to Watch" list.
Retired orthopedic surgeon sued in St. Clair County
A Belleville doctor who retired last year because of escalating medical malpractice insurance is being sued by a former patient.
Vapor defendants agree to settlement and to go after other polluters
Premcor Refining Group and Shell Oil affiliate Equilon Enterprises have agreed to pay $8 million to Hartford residents living above an underground petroleum lake that formed from the operation of the community's big oil refinery.
Voters will decide if new and improved courthouse is real or not
Judge Callis On election day Madison County voters will be faced with an unofficial referendum: is court reform real or masterful spin?
Med mal attorney dismisses suit for fear of Judge Weber
An attorney who lost a med mal case in federal court last week dismissed a Madison County med mal suit that was on the brink of going to trial because Circuit Judge Don Weber denied a motion for change of judge.
Bathon criticizes Prenzler for ties to 'extreme' organization
Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon cited his opponent's past membership in the Constitution Party as evidence that he's out of touch with the values of Madison County voters.