News from July 2008
Alton attorney wants share of $5 million fees in Hartford pot
Stack As attorneys prepare to divide more than $5 million in fees from settlement of claims against Shell Oil subsidiary Equilon and Clark Oil successor Premcor Refining over refinery pollution in Hartford, Jeannine Kelly of Alton protests that they left her out.
Carr's fuel company retains lawyer in British inventors' suit
Carr CLAYTON, Mo. - International Fuel Technology, a failing firm in which St. Louis attorney Rex Carr holds the biggest share of ownership, has retained Joseph Devereux and Vicki Little of Clayton, Mo., to defend a suit claiming the company cheated British inventors.
Cahokia school district, village sued for crack in sidewalk
Tina Isaac of Fairmont City is suing the Village of Cahokia and Cahokia Unit School District 187 for injuries she sustained last year after tripping on a crack in the sidewalk near the entrance of the school.
Bank 'besmirched' customer's good name, suit says
Kenneth Kitson has filed suit against the Bank of Edwardsville, alleging the bank defamed him by accusing him of fraud.
Woman sues trucking company over injuries
A woman who was injured while unloading a tractor trailer filed a personal injury lawsuit against USA Truck and driver Michael Perlick, alleging they were negligent.
ISBA off hook in $3.7 million Lakin malpractice judgment
Lakin SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Bar Association Mutual Insurance doesn't have to cover a $3,752,601.80 judgment in a legal malpractice claim against Tom Lakin and the Lakin Law Firm of Wood River, Sangamon County Circuit Judge Patrick Kelley ruled July 14.
Madigan sues 13th mortgage rescue provider
Madigan Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Thursday filed a lawsuit against an Ohio-based company for allegedly engaging in a mortgage rescue fraud scheme.
Worker sues Clayco Construction for stair rail accident
Clayco Construction Co. is being sued by a subcontractor for injuries sustained last year at a Sauget, Ill., job site known as the 255 Logistics project.
Soft Touch Lounge patron claims he was attacked by bouncers
Soft Touch Lounge in East St. Louis is being sued by a man who claims he was attacked last year by the night club's security staff and unknown assailants.
Appellate court says Lakin plaintiff can't sue twice over same deal
MOUNT VERNON – One plaintiff can't sue twice over one transaction, Fifth District appellate judges ruled July 17.
City seeks to demolish 'nuisance' property
The city of Wood River has filed a demolition complaint against Beth Null, seeking an order to demolish the property at 249 South 7th.
Woman sues doctor, hospital over twin's death
Alton Memorial Hospital The mother of a twin who died shortly after birth has filed a wrongful death complaint against Dr. Tim Kisabeth and Alton Memorial Hospital, alleging the defendants deviated from the standard of care when delivering her child.
Kevcor Construction sued for breach of contract
KT Winneburg has filed a breach of contract complaint against Kevcor Construction, alleging that Kevcor faltered on an escrow deal.
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Wal-Mart sued by customer hit in head by falling tent
A customer at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Belleville is suing for injuries she allegedly sustained last month when a tent pitched outside the entrance fell, striking her in the head.
Boat passenger claims jet skier threw water on her
A passenger aboard a boat in the Kaskaskia River is seeking in excess of $200,000 in damages from a jet skier who threw water on her.
Crehan's owners sue patrons for mob attack
An owner of Crehan's Irish Pub in Belleville is suing patrons who turned on him while he was breaking up their fight two years ago.
Feds want 'black binder' left in car of Lakin cooperating witness
Tom Lakin (left) and his attorney Scott Rosenblum Federal prosecutor Steve Clark wants to know the contents of a black binder that Tom Lakin left behind in the car of a witness working with the government.