Ann Knef News
Conductor claims carpal tunnel syndrome in suit
Illinois Central Railroad conductor Edward Brueggemann filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit claiming that his bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome might have been caused by exposure to repetitive trauma associated with work activities.
Three more Dram Shop suits filed against Wings over same accident
A week after Wings of Shiloh was hit with two Dram Shop lawsuits, another three were filed over the same auto accident that happened last year on North Seven Hills Road near the intersection of O'Fallon-Troy Road in O'Fallon.
Brakeman claims injuries in suit against Illinois Central
Illinois Central Railroad brakeman and switchman William Grammer claims he suffers from occupational bilateral wrists and bilateral elbows as a result of repetitive and cumulative trauma, according to a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit filed April 25 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
FELA complaint filed against Canadian National/Illinois Central
A former engineer at Canadian National/Illinois Central Railroad claims he suffered injuries to his neck, back and legs due to engine vibration, according to a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Millstadt ditch collapse subject of wrongful death suit
Mendy Yankey is suing Followell Construction Co. over a sewer line construction accident last month in Millstadt that claimed her husband's life.
Railroader claims he developed lung cancer after toxic exposure
Union Pacific Railroad switchman and yardmaster Jerry Brown claims he developed lung cancer as a result of exposure to toxic substances during a career that spanned 43 years.
Cutters in Belleville named in Dram Shop suit
John Misturak of Granite City has filed a Dram Shop suit against a Belleville bar owner John Brisk claiming he was assaulted and battered by a customer who consumed "large amounts" of alcohol.
Trackman seeks $50k for repetitive traumas
Walter Ratts, a trackman for Illinois Central Railroad, claims he has sustained severe and permanent injuries to his back, neck, spine and knees after being subjected to numerous repetitive traumas over the course of a 37-year-long career.
O'Fallon man claims brothers conspired to assault him
Jeffrey A. Cantrell of O'Fallon is suing brothers Ryan Weslee Borkowski and Thomas Brian Borkowski of O'Fallon for an assault that took place July 17, 2007 at 416 Dartmouth Dr. in O'Fallon.
Abortion clinic and doctor sued by Granite City woman
Hope Clinic Brandy Hildreth of Granite City is suing the Hope Clinic for Women in Granite City claiming it committed battery by allowing a different doctor than the one she specified perform an abortion Feb. 8.
Boy's injuries in I-64 car wreck subject of suit
Tina Zeilman is suing Pamela Zeilman for severe injuries sustained by Perry D. McNairy, Jr., a minor, in a car accident Jan. 30, 2007, on Interstate 64 in St. Clair County.
Price fixing alleged in class action against auto filter makers
A class action suit filed today in federal court claims a number of auto parts manufacturers conspired to fix prices for replacement oil, air, fuel and transmission filters.
Shiloh's Wings named in Dram Shop lawsuits
Wings of Shiloh faces two separate Dram Shop lawsuits related to an auto accident that occurred last year in O'Fallon.
Harris Poll ranks Illinois 46 out of 50; Madison County improved
Donohue Madison County's judicial system has improved, according to a national survey of corporate lawyers, but Illinois remains among the worst legal climates in the nation.
Property owner seeks payment on total loss fire claim
A Belleville property owner is suing Safeco Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Illinois over an unpaid total loss fire claim at 620 Valencia on Oct. 4, 2003.
Med mal complaint filed against orthopedic surgeon
Dennis J. Fredrick filed suit against Frank Petkovich, M.D. and St. Clair Orthopedics claiming medical malpractice related to a distal radial fracture.
Tenant slips on food stuffs near dumpster, sues apartment owner
Apartment tenant Pamela L. Marcus injured her back and internal organs after she slipped on food stuffs in the parking lot of the 115 East B Apartments in Belleville last year.
Mad Co. bloggers aim to 'disagree without being disagreeable'
Mark Von Nida Unlike Hannity & Colmes, Republican Al Adomite and Democrat Mark Von Nida didn't have a stage to talk politics and float new ideas.
Judge dismisses Cueto's suit against the Record
Amiel Cueto Judge G. Michael Prall has dismissed with prejudice a defamation lawsuit filed by Amiel Cueto against the Madison County Record.
R&M Oil and Supply seeks balance owed in suit
R&M Oil and Supply, Inc. of Columbia is seeking $98,577.76, plus interest, costs and attorney's fees from New Heights Recovery-Illinois LLC.