News from October 2008
Woman thrown off Troy parade float sues after leg is amputated
A Madison County woman and her husband have filed suit against Ace Hardware of Troy, Troy Lions Club, the city of Troy and Steven Faulkner, alleging the woman's leg had to be amputated after she was thrown from a parade float, then run over by the same float.
Train struck vehicle stuck in crossing at 60 mph, suit claims
Miki Schoate has filed suit on behalf of her deceased husband against Union Pacific Railroad Company and two of its employees, claiming he was killed after a train struck his vehicle.
Michigan woman and husband sue over asbestos in Madison County
A Michigan woman and her husband have filed an asbestos suit 17 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which the woman was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Son sues railroad over father's lung disease death
A former Illinois Central Railroad Company employee's son has filed suit on behalf of his recently deceased father, claiming he died from a lung disease he contracted while working for the company.
Alton auto accident subject of suit
An Alton woman has filed suit on behalf of her minor son against an Alton man, claiming her son was seriously injured after he was struck by a car.
Georgia man sues 128 companies over father's mesothelioma
A Georgia man has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of his recently deceased father against 128 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which his dad was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Kentucky woman sues 149 corporations in Madison County
A Kentucky woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against 149 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which her husband was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Illinois man's estate sues over asbestos exposure
An Illinois man has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of his recently deceased father against 69 defendant corporations, claiming the lung cancer with which his dad was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
I-270 accident subject of suit
Patrick Ferrari has filed suit against Stephen John Kenney, alleging he was seriously injured after Kenney's vehicle collided with his truck.
Father says day care failed to protect son from known biter
Timothy Snell II has filed suit against the owner of a Granite City day care, alleging his son received permanent scarring after being bitten by another child at the center.
Cottage Hills couple sued by guest who trips on their entryway
Amy Gentry has filed suit against a Cottage Hills couple, alleging her back was injured after she fell in their entry stairway.
UP engineer claims spinal injuries in FELA suit
A former Union Pacific Railroad Company employee has filed suit against the company, alleging his spinal injuries resulted from his work on the railroad.
Leisure Pools sued by Waterloo couple
A Waterloo couple has filed suit against Leisure Pools of St. Louis, claiming they are owed money.
Four Fountains named in wrongful death complaint
A man has filed suit on behalf of his deceased wife against a St. Clair County nursing home and four of its owners, claiming his wife died after she contracted an infection in her knee.
Route 161 crash subject of suit
Vernida Edwards has filed suit against Ronald L. Modhorst, claiming she was injured after Modhorst's vehicle collided with her car.
Millstadt couple sues over auto accident
A Millstadt couple has filed suit against a Dupo man, alleging they were seriously injured after his vehicle collided with their car.
Circuit Clerk candidate: Time for 21st century-type public administration
Brendan Kelly St. Clair County Circuit Clerk candidate Brendan Kelly of Swansea is running on the Democratic ticket to succeed longtime Circuit Clerk Barney Metz, who after 28 years in office, is retiring.
Companies schemed to steal $4 million and purchase 'prestigious' cars, says suit
A Nevada company has filed suit against Illinois and California corporations, claiming two companies took part in a scheme to steal more than $4 million from the Nevada company and to purchase prestigious automobiles with the money.
Rib fractures claimed in auto accident
Melvin Kimbrell has filed suit against Kary Brown and Koetter Woodworking, claiming he sustained multiple rib fractures after Brown's vehicle struck him.
Breach suit filed on unpaid balance
UM Capital has filed a breach of contract complaint against a St. Clair County couple, claiming they have failed to make payments on a promissory note.