Ann Knef News
Coburn tapped as special prosecutor in Lakin matter
Former Morgan County State's Attorney Charles Coburn has been named special prosecutor to handle a potential criminal sexual assault case against powerful attorney L. Thomas Lakin.
I-LAW has new director
David Loveday, a former spokesman for Republican gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar Topinka, is taking the reins at Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW).
ICJL files complaint against Cueto
Judge Cueto and family The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) has filed a complaint with the Judicial Inquiry Board, the investigative body that oversees judicial ethics compliance in Illinois, asking for an investigation into political activity by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Lloyd A. Cueto.
Dog blamed for bicyclist's severe injuries
Man's best friend is being blamed for a Madison County bike trailer rider's pain and anguish.
Retaliatory discharge suit seeks punitive damages
Roy Frison filed a retaliatory lawsuit against Mid America Stainless claiming he was fired after notifying his employer of his intention to file a worker's compensation claim.
Bridge worker's family files wrongful death suit
The survivor of a sandblaster who fell to his death from the Jefferson Barracks Bridge into the Mississippi River, is suing the St. Louis Bridge Co.
School district worker's suit claims she was told to cover-up fraud
A woman who worked 18 years for Cahokia School District 187 claims she was told to cover-up fraudulent charges made to a transporation account.
Forklift operator claims wrongful termination
David L. Jobe, Sr. filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against his former employer, Steel Panel Distributors of Sauget, claiming he was fired in retaliation for filing a worker's compensation claim,
Peel's trial delayed after Herndon recusal
Gary Peel Attorney Gary Peel's trial on obstruction of justice, bankruptcy fraud and child pornography charges --set to begin today -- has been canceled due to the case being reassigned to a different judge.
Medtronics targeted in St. Clair County again
Attorneys from Brown & Crouppen in St. Louis have once again filed suit against Minnesota-based defibrillator manufacturer Medtronics.
Bi-State passenger claims injuries after falling in bus aisle
Bi-State Development Agency is being sued by a passenger who claims a bus driver caused her to fall in the aisle.
Step daughter claims sexual abuse in civil complaint
A plaintiff named Jane Doe alleges her stepfather sexually absued her over a 12-year period in a civil lawsuit filed June 5 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Lakin files class action against State Farm in St. Clair County
The Lakin Law Firm of Wood River has filed a class action lawsuit against State Farm Insurance alleging it wrongfully subrogated medical payment claims instead of allowing individuals to recover from third parties in auto claims.
Former Lanter employees sue for retaliatory discharge
Dennis Renner and Alice Miller are suing their former employer, Lanter Transport Inc., and the company that bought it, LTI Trucking Services, claiming they were fired for having pursued workers' compensation claims.
Postal worker sues home owners for cracked steps
A letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office is suing the owners of an East St. Louis residence for tripping on cracked steps.
Acid-burned truck driver seeks damages
A truck driver who was burned by a spray of sulfuric acid is suing G.S. Robins & Co. in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Treasurer candidates spar over document request
Even though the general election is more than five months away, the gloves are off in the race for Madison County treasurer.
Vioxx blamed in two St. Clair County suits
In separate lawsuits against Merck & Co., two Illinois women claim they suffered strokes from having taken the arthritis pain-relieving drug Vioxx.
Jogger sues driver for serious injuries
A woman who was struck by a drunken driver while on an early morning jog in Lebanon, is suing the driver and his parents for serious injuries she sustained on May 27, 2004.
Distracted customer sues Wal-Mart for torn carpet
A man who fell and broke his arm while walking into the Wood River Wal-Mart is suing the store for defective carpeting.