News from April 2009
Maag's novel discovery request quashed by Judge Ruth
Master of the unexpected, Tom Maag of Edwardsville invented a new kind of notice as he prepared for a personal injury trial against Pizza Hut and a Troy policeman.
Closing arguments in Rosewood trial to be heard Friday
The second trial in a negligence suit against an Edwardsville nursing home is coming to a close.
Fairview Heights to disclose settlement agreement with online travel companies
Mitchell Fairview Heights Mayor Gail Mitchell indicated he would make public a settlement agreement the city reached with 13 online travel companies.
American Family appeals Stack's dead plaintiff substitution
Stack American Family Mutual Insurance wants Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to admit he might have made a mistake in appointing substitute plaintiffs for a class action five years after the death of the original plaintiff.
Godfrey attorney sued by Freed and Weiss over class actions
Godfrey attorney Timothy F. Campbell is being sued in St. Clair County for allegedly dissuading clients from keeping Freed and Weiss of Chicago as their co-counsel.
Freed and Weiss sued over attorneys' fees
Freed and Weiss of Chicago is being sued in St. Clair County by two law firms claiming they have been defrauded out of class action attorneys' fees.
4/27 - 5/1/09
Monday, April 27
Defendant, experts testify in wrongful death trial
Crowder If he had it to do over, Dr. Jose Diaz Jr. said he would still operate on his now deceased patient, Virginia Gettys.
Testimony continues in Rosewood Care Center trial
Testimony continued in the retrial of a 2004 suit against Edwardsville nursing home, Rosewood Care Center.
Jones asks for another trip to Mayo Clinic
U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert has granted Rick Jones's request to return to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for additional medical tests and treatment.
Hazelwood, Mo. accident causes injuries, woman claims in suit
Kristina M. Nelson has filed suit against Brenda L. Dale, alleging she was injured after Dale ran a red light.
Auto accident near Showplace is subject of suit
Two women are suing the driver of a vehicle and its owner after they say they received nose, face and knee injuries in a collision.
Woman sues Avon and rep claiming Skin So Soft caused rectal bleeding
A Madison County woman has filed suit against Avon and one of its representatives, alleging the Skin So Soft she used caused rectal bleeding, a urinary tract infection and severe allergies.
Patient sues chiropractor Eavenson over insurance billing
The patient of a chiropractor has filed suit against the doctor and his business, alleging she was forced to pay him extra money after he stopped billing her insurance company.
Testimony begins in Rosewood Care Center trial
For the second time, a trial against Rosewood Care Center is under way in a case that ended in mistrial in Madison County in 2007.
N.J. medical expert testifies in Madison County wrongful death case
Crowder Dr. Aaron Chevinsky may practice in New Jersey, but he has made his opinion – via DVD - known in a wrongful death trial in Madison County.
Woman claims doctors failed to diagnose husband's cancer
The wife of a recently deceased man is suing three doctors, alleging they did not diagnose her husband's cancer at the appropriate time.
I-44 accident caused injuries, couple claims in suit
A Marissa couple claims an interstate accident left them with medical bills and extensive injuries.
Insurance company sues contractor over electrical fire
An insurance company is suing an electrical company and its owner over shoddy wiring work that it says led to a fire at its client's home.
Rear-end accident in Granite City is subject of suit
A Madison County man has filed suit against a Granite City man, alleging he was injured after a rear-end collision.