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Apartment tenant claims broken handrail caused injuries
4719 W. Main in Belleville Apartment tenant Fabriciano Ledo claims a broken handrail caused him to trip while walking up the only set of stairs at his Belleville dwelling.
Belleville, sanitation driver sued for injuries
A man claiming rib, back, lung and right upper extremity injuries is suing the city of Belleville and a sanitation truck driver for knocking him to the ground.
Marissa man sues railroad for deaths of wife and daughter
Michael Porter of Marissa is suing Illinois Central Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad over the deaths of his wife and daughter who were killed at a gateless crossing in Marissa on Nov. 20, 2006.
Laidlaw sued in St. Clair County for Missouri accident
Laidlaw Transit Inc. is being sued in St. Clair County Circuit Court by a plaintiff whose vehicle was rear-ended by a bus near Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. in April 2005.
Caseyville and cop sued for beating
The Village of Caseyville and one of its police officers are being sued by a man who claims he was beaten after being pulled over in his vehicle on Jan. 1.
Virtual rock climber takes The Edge to court
April Kassebaum of Columbia claims severe and permanent injuries to her left leg, knee and foot after falling from a motorized rock-climbing simulator at The Edge in Belleville in March 2006.
Lakin suit to stay in St. Clair County
Thomas Lakin A civil sexual assault lawsuit against Thomas Lakin will remain in St. Clair County, ruled Associate Judge James Radcliffe III on Thursday afternoon.
Wexstten named to appellate court vacancy
Wexstten Second Judicial Circuit Judge James M. Wexstten will fill the vacancy created by the untimely death of Justice Terrence J. Hopkins, the Illinois Supreme Court announced today.
Lakin's attorney changes mind on transferring case to Madison County
An attorney who asked that a civil sexual assault lawsuit against his client be moved out of St. Clair County and into Madison County because it was more convenient for witnesses, has changed his mind.
Professional singer claims dental malpractice damaged career
A Belleville singer who has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe has filed a malpractice suit against three dentists claiming their negligent treatment prohibits him from changing notes with the speed and acuity required of a professional singer.
Train engineer claims seat lacked proper padding
CSX Transportation locomotive engineer Homer A. Lowrance filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit against his employer claiming back and hip pain, as well as a partial amputation of his finger.
ICJL plans to 'kick up' legislative agenda
Ed Murnane While he doesn't expect a Democratically-controlled state legislature to carry a civil justice reform banner, Illinois Civil Justice League President Ed Murnane is hopeful that his organization will gain ground in Springfield this session.
Flour slip up lands Golden Dip Coatings in court
Kerry Ingredients in Millstadt Joseph Perrone is suing the owners of Golden Dip Coatings in Millstadt for injuries sustained while descending a flight of wooden stairs.
Trucker driver's widow seeks $50k for husband's heart attack
A woman whose truck-driver husband suffered a fatal heart attack while hauling gas cylinders from Cahokia to North Kansas City, Mo., is blaming the shipment's owner for his death.
Ford sued over defective Expedition
A Belleville woman and St. Louis man are suing Ford Motor Co. in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming the seatback of a 2003 Expedition was defectively designed.
Pop's wet dance floor leads to personal injury
A messy mixture of beer and mixed drinks caused patrons of Pop's Saloon in Sauget to collide on the dance floor.
Former ESL Housing Aurhority manager sues after firing
A former manager at the East St. Louis Housing Authority (ESLHA) claims his public criticism of the organization's executive director cost him his job.
Class action claims AT&T charged hidden connection fee
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against AT&T (Illinois Bell) over "hidden fees" charged for connecting local calls from its directory assistance service.
Radcliffe transfers Lakin sexual assault case to Madison County
Tom Keefe St. Clair County Associate Judge James Radcliffe, III tossed the salacious civil sexual assault lawsuit against Lakin Law Firm founder Thomas Lakin out of his court and back into the arms of a reluctant, perhaps, venue to the north.
'Tyranny of Tolerance' author stirs controversy
Judge Robert Dierker appeared on Fox News "O'Reilly Factor" Tuesday. St. Louis Circuit Judge Robert Dierker infuriated critics and inspired supporters when his controversial new book "Tyranny of Tolerance" was released last week.