Brian S. Partridge, a deckhand who worked aboard the Grafton-based M/V John W. Gannon ferry, filed suit against the Grafton Ferry Boat Company alleging he sustained head injuries May 29 while carrying out duties on the Illinois River.
A decision that is sure to be referenced soon in defense arguments is one that the United States Supreme Court ruled on Nov. 30, Koons Buick Pontiac GMC v. Bradley Nigh.
Tracy Wallace of Bethalto filed suit in Madison County on Nov. 19 against Gordon Harvey and Anchor Construction seeking in excess of $100,000 for a work-related injury.
A failed ratchet system has caused truck driver Larry Sandage injuries so severe that he and his wife are seeking more than $1 million to ease their suffering. Larry's wife, Sheila Sandage, who was dependent upon her husband for income and consortium, seeks $300,000.
Daniel Jones, D.C., who filed a class action suit against State Farm Fire & Casualty, will be in court this week on a motion to amend his complaint and proposed order against the insurance company.
Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian will hear all pending motions in a fraud class action suit against Nissan Motor Acceptance (NMAC), which loans money to Nissan customers, on Dec. 1.
After being evicted from her Collinsville apartment Sept. 15, class action plaintiff Connie Gibbs apparently received some good news when her case against former employer Toys-R-Us settled Oct. 22.
Randall Bono, a powerful asbestos lawyer and former Madison County Judge, has dug into his pockets again donating another $200,000 to the newly formed Justice for All political action committee aimed at helping Illinois Supreme Court candidate Gordon E. Maag.
Thomas and Rebecca Hogle of Alton, who filed suit against Wachovia Mortgage for allegedly charging them extra interest after they already paid off their loan, will be in court for a case management conference Nov. 5 before Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron.