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Olin worker sues maker of conveyor for hand injury
An Olin employee who alleges he sustained serious and painful injuries to his right hand filed a strict liability and negligence suit against the manufacturer, distributor, designer and installer of a roller conveyor.
Alton sued by woman who tripped on sidewalk
A woman who tripped on an Alton sidewalk filed a personal injury suit against the city in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 21, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly sustained.
Kentucky laborer files asbestos case in Madison County
Herschel Belt of Kentucky filed an asbestos suit against 46 corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while employed by the Heat & Frost Union, Local 37 in Evansville Ind., from 1965 to 1996 as an insulator at various locations.
Injured painter claims employer failed to provide work comp
A union painter who fell off a ladder filed suit against his employers seeking damages in excess of $300,000 claiming they failed to provide workers' compensation insurance benefits.
Wrongful death filed against Saint Anthony's and doctor
The estate of Joann Jungk filed a four count wrongful death suit against Saint Anthony's Health Center in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 20, seeking damages in excess of $200,000 to compensate her children for their grief, sorrow and mental suffering.
Dog bite injury leads to $50k personal injury suit
A woman who was bitten by a dog on July 6 filed a personal injury suit against the dog's owner in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 19.
Pedestrian struck by car in crosswalk sues city
A man who was hit by a car in a Granite City crosswalk filed suit against the city seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Madison County's first asbestos trial in more than a year set to get under way
Judge Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has begun picking a jury for the county's first asbestos trial in more than a year.
Alorton youth injured climbing over rail car coupler sues railroads
The mother of a teenage boy who was injured as he walked between two rail cars filed suit against two railroads and the East St. Louis School District claiming they were negligent for the injury.
Truck driver claims injury from airborne 2x4
A truck driver who was hit with wooden 2x4s filed a personal injury suit against Southern Illinois Railcar Company (SIRC) in Madison County Circuit Court alleging the company was negligent when unloading wood.
Defective stair railing prompts woman's $50k suit
Melody Shemwell filed suit against Jennifer Wood claiming she was injured after falling down the stairs at Wood's home at 2824 Washington Ave. in Granite City on June 8, 2006.
Strip club customer got a beating instead of refund, suit claims
Larry Flynt's Hustler Club Seth Jarman claims he just wanted a refund after the power went out at Larry Flynt's Hustler Club, but instead was attacked by eight bouncers.
Ameren sued over unprotected guy wires
The widow of a man who died when his motorcycle came into contact with guy wires adjacent to the roadway filed a wrongful death complaint against Ameren IP and JMP Cycle and Hobby in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 14.
Arizona laborer claims mesothelioma in Madison County suit
George Maxwell of Arizona filed an asbestos suit against 84 corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working from 1949 to 1997 as a plumber, steamfitter and sales manager at various locations in Illinois, Iowa, New Mexico and Arizona.
Landfill accident leads to truck driver's personal injury suit
A man who was injured at the Milam Landfill in Granite City filed a personal injury suit against Waste Management of Illinois seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
Appellate Court upholds dismissal of Lakin counter-suit
The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack's decision to toss a counter-suit that was filed against East Alton attorney Edward Unsell and his clients that claimed Brad Lakin, Kris Lakin and the Lakin Law Firm were victims of a $50 million extortion scheme.
Alton restaurant sued for faulty chair
Ellen Saville filed a personal injury suit against Tony's restaurant in Alton alleging it supplied her with a faulty chair.
Jane Doe files battery suit against physician
A woman identified as Jane Doe claims her physician allegedly battered her by improperly touching her breasts and vaginal area while she sought treatment for a sinus infection.
Doctor files personal injury suit after auto accident
Joanna Janas-Kaminsky, M.D. filed a personal injury suit against Mary Wenos of Collinsville, alleging she was injured when Wenos collided with the vehicle she was riding in.
Attorney withdraws request to close portions of Lakin trial
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Clark filed a motion to withdraw his request that sought to have portions of Tom Lakin's criminal trial closed to the public.