News from May 2009
United Healthcare sued by insured over unpaid neck surgery claim
A woman has filed suit against her insurance company, alleging it left her with more than $70,000 in medical bills after it wrongfully did not pay for her neck surgery.
Cahokia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sued over resident's care
A woman claims she received injuries after a Cahokia nursing home failed to provide acceptable care for her.
Illinois House approves AG-backed FOIA rewrite
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House on Wednesday approved a rewrite of the state's open records law that's aimed at helping the public access public documents.
New IDC president plans to 'combat assaults on fairness' in Springfield
Hammond CHICAGO – The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC) has elected attorney, Rick Hammond, as its 2009-2010 President.
Governor French Academy sues over copier/printer leases
Governor French Academy has filed suit against a Washington County resident, alleging the academy was frauded out of large sums of money.
Wrongful death complaint filed over Cahokia accident
The mother of a deceased man is suing the person who crashed into her son and killed him.
Judge continues class action fairness hearing to July, says his 'brain hurts'
Stack After three hours of argument at a fairness hearing Tuesday, Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack had had enough.
Woman sues bingo hall owner over trip in parking lot
A Granite City woman is suing the owner of a bingo hall, alleging she tripped on parking blocks as she was exiting the building.
Green Brothers shareholder sues fellow shareholders
Earnest Frank Green, a shareholder and representative for Green Brothers Investment Company, has filed a suit against Howard Green and Christine Green, alleging they are cheating him and the company out of money.
Motion 6/5/09
Friday, June 5
Jury 6/1/09
Monday, June 1
Paulson not reappointed as Fairview Heights' city attorney
Fairview Heights aldermen have refused to reinstate attorney Alvin Paulson as city attorney in what Paulson calls a politically motivated decision spearheaded by one alderman.
6/1 - 6/5/09
Monday, June 1
Wal-Mart sued over customer's slip on clear substance
A Madison County man claims he injured his left hip, right knee, ankle and foot after he slipped on a clear substance while shopping at Wal-Mart.
Boater claims injuries after motor goes full speed
A Madison County man has filed suit against two corporations, alleging he sustained permanent injuries to his spine, low back, left hip, buttocks and legs after the boat he bought randomly surged at full speed while he was fishing.
Rail car company sues over unpaid lease
A railcar company is suing a Georgia corporation after it says it was not paid for 20 railcars it leased.
Jones to be sentenced July 16
U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert has continued the sentencing of Rick Jones until July 16.
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard director honored by ALA
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. announces that Mary L. Jennings, Director of Human Resources and Client Relations at the firm, was presented with the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Outstanding Association Volunteer Award at ALA's 38th Annual Educational Conference and Exposition this month in New Orleans.
American Family sued over under-insured claim
Michael Davis has filed suit against American Family Insurance Company, alleging he was not paid for injuries he sustained in a May 17, 2007, accident.
Chouteau Township accident is subject of suit
Brandon D. Scarborough of Macoupin County is suing Donn Wesley Gunter of St. Louis County and Associated Couriers over injuries he received in an automobile accident that happened May 14, 2007, on Interstate 270 in Chouteau Township.