News from August 2010
Hearing on move for protective order in case against Quest Diagnostics canceled
Stack The hearing of a move by the plaintiff in a suit against a medical testing company and romantic rival that asks for a protective order due to coverage of her case by the Madison County Record and other media outlets was canceled.
What do St. Clair County taxpayers think?
To the Editor:
Laurie Piechur is over her limit
The Redbox DVD rental protocol is simple and straightforward, but that didn't stop Laurie Piechur of St. Clair County from challenging it.
The tax that keeps on taking
To the Editor:
Don't waste Zion Nuclear Station
To the Editor:
Towing company and driver blamed in rear-end accident
A woman has filed suit against the company that hired a driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle nearly six years ago.
Discovery requests could chill public debate in atrazine cases, defense argues
Reeg The Illinois Farm Bureau, trade groups, industry councils, universities and others lost their privacy through someone else's mistake and don't know if they will get it back.
Defense experts testifies no link between benzene, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Cialkowski An epidemiologist testifying for 3M in a Madison County benzene trial told jurors Thursday that studies indicate that benzene does not cause the type of cancer at issue in plaintiff Veto Kleinaitis's case.
Judge dismisses Venezia wrongful death suit due to statute of limitations
Young A wrongful death suit against the estate of convicted racketeer Thomas Venezia and the man who allegedly gave him the gun that ended his life and that of 22 year-old Jennifer Anderson is over.
Plaintiff moves to put former Saline Township official's assets in trust
Maag The plaintiffs in six sexual misconduct suits filed against Saline Township and its former township supervisor say they don't need "a crystal ball" to know what will happen to the assets of one of the defendants if the court does not move to make sure they stay put.
19 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County July 26-30
Cohn A total of 19 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of July 26 through July 30.
Man pushed down ramp in walker sues Alton over raised asphalt
A Wood River man claims he sustained injuries to his ankle, hip and neck after toppling over excess asphalt that had been poured at the end of a wheelchair ramp.
Trade groups argue to quash depositions in atrazine case
Reeg The University of Chicago, Illinois Farm Bureau and other big trade groups are seeking to kill a series of subpoenas and deposition notices filed in a class action against various makers and distributors of atrazine.
Motion hearing in case against Imo's and driver continued
Matoesian Pending motions in a personal injury case involving a pizza delivery man who was allegedly "more concerned with the timely delivery of a pizza than traffic safety" have been pushed off until October.
Norfolk Southern blamed for worker's injuries
A former railroad worker has filed suit against Norfolk Southern Railway, alleging he developed numerous injuries because of the nature of his employment.
Alton demolished building before it had title, suit claims
A company claims the city of Alton destroyed its belongings when it demolished a duplex housing the property.
Defense cross examines benzene expert as suit's trial continues
An attorney for 3M hammered at an expert witness who claims that benzene found in the company's adhesives and other products led plaintiff Veto Kleinaitis to develop a form of cancer five years ago.
Judge denies plaintiff third trial in '98 personal injury suit
Dripps Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II declined to give the plaintiff in a 12-year old personal injury suit a third chance before a jury.
Wrong sections of building destroyed by wrecking companies, suit claims
An investment group has filed suit against the wrecking companies that it claims wrongly destroyed sections of its property.
Cell phone distraction caused accident, suit claims
A Madison County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to stop at a red light while distracted by her cell phone or car radio, causing a collision.