News from October 2008
Bank sues to recover unpaid promissory note
Citizens Community Bank has filed a breach of contract complaint against CHD Design Development and Clayton P. Hargrave, alleging they failed to make monthly payments on a promissory note.
Car dealership blamed for letting inexperienced driver test ride vehicle
Charles M. Watkins has filed suit against Judie A. Kolb and a car dealership, alleging he was seriously injured after she rear-ended him with a car the dealership owned.
Missouri trucking company sued over I-55 accident
An Illinois woman has filed suit against a Missouri man and a trucking company, claiming she was severely injured after a rear-end collision.
Railroad says man filed duplicate suits in Illinois, Arkansas
Union Pacific has filed a motion to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint, arguing the plaintiff has a similar suit in Arkansas.
West Blvd.-Carlyle Ave. accident subject of suit
A Belleville woman has filed suit against a Shiloh woman, claiming she was severely injured after a rear-end collision.
Failure to yield claimed in accident suit
A Belleville woman has filed suit against a Mascoutah woman, claiming she was seriously injured after she was hit by a car.
Man claims severe injuries from I-64 accident
A St. Clair County man has filed suit against a Madison County man and a trucking company, claiming his head, neck, back, right shoulder and left leg were severely injured after a collision.
Route 15 accident subject of suit
Jessica L. Fetters has filed suit against Timothy W. Redman, alleging her head, neck, spine, lumbar spine, shoulder and soft tissue was injured after a collision.
Pest company sued by woman injured in accident
Sarah E. Jones has filed suit against Bush Pest Control and one of its employees, alleging her neck, back and right arm were injured in a rear-end collision.
Granite City couple sues Alhambra man over car accident
A Granite City man and woman have filed suit against an Alhambra man, claiming they were injured after he rear-ended the vehicle in which they were riding.
Missourian sues 86 companies in asbestos complaint
A Missouri man and his wife have filed an asbestos suit 86 defendant corporations, claiming the lung cancer with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Huck's ordered to pay plaintiff $49k
Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn entered judgment against BP Amoco, also known as Huck's Convenience Store, for $49,393.28 after the Granite City convenience store failed to answer a personal injury complaint.
Illinois Central Railroad sued over worker's injuries
A yardmaster for Illinois Central Railroad has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit, alleging his employer failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Woman sues over Route 111 accident
Virginia Maronie has filed a suit against James Barzee, alleging she was injured after his vehicle "violently" struck hers.
Couple sued for breaching Collinsville condo contract
Victorina A. and Francisco C. Tejada, Jr., have filed suit against Enrique E. and Shelly M. Patterson Earnst, claiming the couple has failed to pay the balance owed on a contract for deed.
Woman sues MCT over injuries
A woman who fell on a Madison County Transit (MCT) bus filed a personal injury suit against the bus company, alleging the driver began to drive before she was seated.
Former client settles breach of contract case with divorce firm
A Granite City law firm has settled a breach of contract suit against a former client they represented during his divorce.
Hamel Co-Op sues over unpaid bill
Hamel Co-Op Grain Company has filed a breach of contract suit against a Worden man, alleging he failed to pay amounts due under the terms of the contract.
Man sues to recover $500k judgment in his favor
Ronald Lynch has filed suit against Investors Resources Group and John M. Overholtzer, claiming he was not paid the $509,127.83 he was owed after a judgment in his favor.
Hartford trustees dismiss 11 of 27 companies in pollution suit
Hartford village trustees have dismissed 11 companies from a lawsuit over pollution from refinery operations.