Ralph Shaw v. Lincoln Electric Company et.al.
J-Byron; PA-Keith Short
Shaw claims that he was exposed to manganese-containing welding fumes which resulted in neurological injuries and claims that the defendants intentionally and recklessly concealed and misrepresented the health hazards of manganese in welding fumes. Shaw is seeking damages in excess of $4.3 million plus costs of the suit.
05 L 684
William Lee, Corolynn Lee v. Praxair Inc. et.al.
J-Byron; PA-Keith Short
William Lee claims that he was exposed to manganese-containing welding fumes which resulted in neurological injuries and claims that the defendants intentionally and recklessly concealed and misrepresented the health hazards of manganese in welding fumes. Lee's wife also is seeking damages for loss of consortium. The Lees are seeking damages in excess of $4.9 million plus costs of the suit.
05 L 685
Mary Hardin v. Merck & Co., Walgreens
J-Moran; PA-John Driscoll
Hardin claims she suffered a stroke at 78 years of age which was caused by Vioxx. Marcum is seeking damages in an amount to be proven at trial but in excess of $50,000.
05 L 686
Frank Schwaller as special administrator of the estate of Patricia Schwaller v. Merck & Co, Walgreens
J-Byron; PA-John Driscoll
Schwaller claims his wife, who died in August of 2003, suffered damages stemming from her Vioxx use. Schwaller is seeking damages in an amount to be proven at trial but in excess of $50,000.
05 L 687
Shirley Glasco v. Merck & Co, Pfizer, Pharmacia
J-Stack; PA-John Driscoll
Glasco claims she suffered a heart attack at 66 years old as a result of taking Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra. Glasco is seeking damages in an amount to be proven at trial but in excess of $50,000.
05 L 688
Brice Sarginson v. Hugh Jordan
J-Matoesian; PA-Daniel Brown
Sarginson claims he was permanently injured on Aug. 2, 2003, when Jordan allegedly collided with him on Route 162 in Pontoon Beach. Sarginson is seeking at least $50,000 in damages.
05 L 689
James Halloway, Alice Halloway v. Alton Memorial Hospital, Midwest Radiological Associates, Dr. Samuel Essma, M.D.
J-Kardis; PA-Rex Carr
Halloway claims the defendants deviated from the standard of care on Jan. 16, 2004, when they allegedly failed to identify ionic contrast dye prior to injecting it into his spinal canal. Halloway is seeking damages in excess of $300,000.
05 L 690
Gary Burns v. Jana Kell
J-Moran; PA-Joseph Hoefert
Burns claims he suffered serious and permanent injuries on Jan. 19, when Kell allegedly collided with him on Nameoki Road in Granite City. Burns is seeking at least $50,000 in damages.
05 L 691
William Laird v. Castrol Industrial North America, Owens-Illinois, et.al
J-Byron; PA-Ted Gianaris
Laird claims he suffers from respiratory illness after breathing Syntilo 9918 manufactured by Castrol while working at Owens-Illinois plant in Godfrey. Laird is seeking at least $600,000 in damages.
05 L 692