News from August 2005
Class action suit claims hospital charged uninsured more
Alton Memorial Uninsured hospital patient Robert Honke filed the 43rd class action lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court this year claiming Alton Memorial Hospital (AMH) charged him more for services than for patients with health insurance.
Brown & Crouppen attorney files another 14 cases against Vioxx, Bextra
John Driscoll of Brown & Crouppen St. Louis personal injury firm Brown & Crouppen is well known for enticing potential clients through aggressive television advertising.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, Aug. 2
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Tobacco settlement is challenged in Louisiana court
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) on Tuesday filed a constitutional challenge to the 1998 tobacco settlement in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana on behalf of a distributor, two small tobacco manufacturers, a tobacco store and an individual smoker.
Weld-rod cases knocking on Madison County's door
Nearly two years ago, Larry Elam of Collinsville was awarded $1 million by a Madison County jury in the first-ever successfully litigated "weld-rod" case in the country. Since then, local attorneys have been knocking at the Circuit Court trying to receive judgments for their injured clients.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Week of August 8
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Alton Memorial and doctors named in MC suit
Alton Memorial Hospital James and Alice Halloway of Godfrey filed a six-count medical malpractice suit against Alton Memorial Hospital, Midwest Radiological Associates and Samuel Essma, M.D. in Madison County Circuit Court seeking more than $300,000 in damages on Aug. 1.
Owens and Castrol targeted by sick employee
An employee of Owens Brockway Glass Container in Godfrey filed a 12-count, $600,000 suit against his employer and Castrol Inc. Aug. 1 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Banks sentenced to 30 years in jail for dealing cocaine
Robert Banks, of Country Club Hills, was sentenced to 30 years in jail and 10 years supervised released for dealing cocaine and marijuana, according to Ronald J. Tenpas, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
Belleville orthopedic surgeon abruptly retires
A renowned Belleville orthopedic surgeon told his patients he is retiring from practice in an abrupt announcement July 29.
Prairie Farms Dairy hit with retaliatory discharge suit
Robert Schmiskie, Jr. filed suit against Prairie Farms Dairy (PFD) July 21, in St. Clair County Circuit Court alleging his former employer fired him after he collected benefits under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
Uneven sidewalk in Belleville subject of suit
Belleville City Hall A Caseyville woman who claims she suffered severe and permanent injuries after tripping on an uneven portion of a sidewalk in Belleville is seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Seeking $50k, guest sues hosts for tripping in garage
Suing your hosts for tripping in their cluttered garage is a sure way to test a friendship. A Belleville woman is doing just that.
New Lawsuits: Monday, Aug. 1
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