News from July 2007
Insurer sues DirecTV and installer over fire loss
Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. is seeking $201,190.47 from DirecTV and its subcontractor Premier Communications for a residential fire loss last year at 8009 West Main St. in Belleville.
$54 million pants fund-raiser eases Chungs' legal pain
$54 million pants under guard WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The owners of a Washington, D.C. dry cleaning business got some relief at a legal defense fund-raiser Tuesday night as guests from around the country turned out to help their brethren.
Sports doc named in Madison County med mal case
A Madison County woman claims that a locally renowned sports medicine doctor and part owner of a professional hockey team performed medically unnecessary surgery on her right shoulder in January 2006.
Lakin files new 'silent PPO' class action in Madison County
Two Madison County chiropractors filed a class action complaint against Country Mutual Insurance Company and Country Casualty Insurance alleging the insurers lowered payments by claiming preferred provider organization (PPO) agreements, but without actually performing any of the associated obligations to those agreements.
Antique tractor, engine & equipment show set Aug. 3-5 in Greenville
The 31st annual Antique Tractor, Engine & Equipment Show will be held Aug. 3-5 at the Bond County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the county fair.
Pro se plaintiff seeking $100k for car wreck
An East St. Louis woman representing herself filed suit against a Cahokia minor and her parents for damages in excess of $100,000.
Stiehl denies Peel's motion for new trial
U.S. District Judge William Stiehl on Monday denied Gary Peel's motion for a new trial.
Peel's sentencing delayed again, until Oct. 1
Gary Peel's sentencing has been delayed again, this time at the government's request.
Pizza Hut property owner in default, Bryon rules
Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron ruled that the owner of the Troy Pizza Hut property where attorney Amanda Verett was allegedly injured on Feb. 12 is in default.
Tow-truck driver who witnessed son's death sues driver, Wal-Mart
A father who witnessed his son's death filed suit against Wal-Mart and the man who is responsible for his son's death.
Carr joins Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. as professional development and inclusion director
ST. LOUIS – J. Danielle Carr has joined the law firm of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. as director of professional development and inclusion.
Benzene, petroleum naptha suit filed in Madison County
A Kentucky woman filed suit against 17 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court July 20, claiming her husband died from leukemia after exposure to benzene and petroleum naphtha.
Troy sued over injury-causing sidewalk
A woman who sustained injuries to her knee and rotator cuff after tripping and falling on a Troy sidewalk filed a personal injury suit against Troy claiming the city failed to maintain its sidewalk.
California widow files asbestos claim in Madison County
The widow of a California man who died from mesothelioma in January filed an asbestos suit against 50 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court July 18, alleging her late husband was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers.
Venezia's estate sued by Andersons
The parents of a woman shot and killed two years ago by gambling kingpin Thomas Venezia filed a wrongful death suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Man claims police officer disregarded his feelings
The city of Centreville, its mayor and police chief are being sued by a man who claims he was jailed without warrant or probable cause.
St. Clair County sues ESL over illegal dumping
St. Clair County State's Attorney Robert Haida wants the city of East St. Louis to stop dumping garbage illegally.
Truth-in-Referencing
You may have experienced it for yourself. Employers are now shying away from offering honest job references for fear they'll end up in court.
Lakin indicted on additional drug charge
A federal grand jury in East St. Louis returned a superseding indictment against Thomas Lakin that charges him with an additional count of distribution of a controlled substance.
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