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Retaliatory discharge suit filed against Tri Lab and owners
The former controller at a Collinsville laboratory filed a retaliatory discharge lawsuit against the lab and its co-owners, St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville and Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton, in Madison County Circuit Court May 1.
Anesthesiologists claim St. Elizabeth's breached contract
Southern Illinois Anesthesiologists (SIA) of Belleville Ltd. and its physicians are suing St. Elizabeth's Hospital and its administrators for terminating an exclusive provider contract in February, claiming ethnic discrimination.
Homeowner complains of hidden defects
1691 Straube Ln. in Brighton Brad Johnson, the new owner of 1691 Straube Ln. in Brighton, is suing the former owners claiming the property had latent, material defects.
Legal Eagles: Sincerity and compassion rank with Granite City attorney
Irv Slate My hero in the law profession (or one whom I deeply respect) is...most respected all around -- the late Arno
Becht -- Wash U professor. Most able lawyer -- Gary Peel.
Amiel Cueto seeks $45 million in punitive damages for busted ESL land deal
Disbarred Belleville lawyer Amiel Cueto is suing his business partners for not making good on a $5 million promise.
Former railroad conductor files FELA and SAA suit
A Dupo man is suing his former employer Union Pacific Railroad Co. for injuries sustained while attempting to mount a railroad car.
Chief Judge Callis reins in judge shopping
One of the first orders of business for Madison County's new chief judge was to rein in "judge shopping" tactics employed by class action lawyers.
Beer deliverer injured at Bel Air Bowl files suit
A beer delivery man is suing Bel Air Bowl in Belleville for injuries sustained while descending a staircase during a delivery.
Homeowner sued for failing to maintain his staircase
124 Revere Dr. in Belleville Joseph Clark is suing Belleville resident D.J. Burton for injuries sustained while climbing a staircase
Med mal suit filed against ER docs and practices
Roger Cole of Steeleville, whose leg was amputated below the knee last year, is suing his doctors and their practices for failing to diagnose a blood clot and abdominal aneurysm.
Kohl's Department Store included in auto accident suit
A woman whose stopped vehicle was rear-ended by a suspected thief fleeing from Kohl's Department Store in Fairview Heights is suing the driver, car owner and store.
Allstate fights publication of trial lawyer's book
David Berardinelli An age-old battle between insurers and the plaintiff's bar over "one of the biggest treasure troves of cash ever created," has reached another epic moment.
Legal Eagles: First person interview with attorney Thomas Hill
Thomas Hill The best piece of advice ever given to me: Get a skill with which to support your family. For enjoyment find a hobby. If you enjoy your work, maybe you should pay for the privilege of doing it.
Railroader claims he was 'sub-servant' of defendants in FELA suit
A former Pacific Rail Service operating engineer has filed a Federal Employer's Liability Act lawsuit against CSX Transportation and CSX Intermodal for hand and thumb injuries.
Women claim employer paid men more
Six area women have filed wage discrimination lawsuits against LPG Ambulance Services of Illinois and Mission Care of Illinois in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
ESL worker files wrongful termination suit
City of East St. Louis worker Willie Reese filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against her former employer alleging the city violated its own ordinance.
Society at risk in litigation culture, says author
Philip K. Howard If the American public doesn't get a better understanding of the corrosive effects of living in a lawsuit culture, the very functioning of society will be at risk.
Greed may be catching up with asbestos 'prepack' players
Judge Janis Jack For decades asbestos litigation has clogged the nation's courts, bankrupted American companies and lined the pockets of plaintiff's attorneys.
Poll shows Topinka ahead of Blago in Hoffman's district
Blagojevich Could trouble be brewing for Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich and State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville)? A recent poll suggests the possibility.
Dunstan touts financial health in state of county address
In his annual state of the county address, Madison County Board Chairman Alan Dunstan credits low taxes and windfall interest payments from one of the county's most famous lawsuits for achieving a balanced 2006 budget.