News from January 2005
Madison County Transit sued over accident
Madison County Transit (MCT) and one of its drivers, Tyrone Lucas, were struck by a lawsuit from passenger Carrie Latham Jan. 13 in Madison County Circuit Court.
New Lawsuits: Thursday, Jan. 13
Fresh from the courthouse:
Union Electric files $8 million suit against insurers
Gary L. Rainwater-Chairman and CEO Ameren Energy St. Louis-based Union Electric is suing four of its insurance companies for more than $2 million each claiming the insurers breached contractual duties by only reimbursing small percentages of asbestos-related claims.
OB task force holds hearing in Springfield
A shortage of obstetricians in Illinois as a consequence of skyrocketing medical malpractice insurance rates was discussed at a recent Illinois House of Representatives task force hearing in Springfield.
Dad sues his girl for $145,644
929 Carla Drive in Troy Natalie Earnhart's refusal to make payments on the home her father bought for her has prompted Richard Peterson of Benson, Ill. to sue his daughter for $145,644.32.
Pittsburgh laborer files asbestos suit in Madison County
Michael Hudac, a Pittsburgh, Pa. laborer employed at Pittsburgh Purifying Metals (PPM) in 1973, filed an asbestos lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 11 seeking more than $100,000 in compensatory and punitive damages.
Charity hit up for $50k after worker falls on clothing
A worker is suing a Maryville charity for more than $50,000 because she fell on clothing and suffered serious injuries.
Supporters to push med mal court in state assembly
State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld A court that would specialize in medical malpractice lawsuits would be created in the 5th Judicial Circuit, which includes Madison and St. Clair Counties, under legislation that supporters promise to introduce this year.
Eyes of London on Madison County
Erin Brockovich-Ellis London's Economist took note of President George W. Bush's recent visit to Madison County in an report entitled, "It's a Mad, Mad World," Jan. 6.
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New Lawsuits: Wednesday, Jan. 12
Wednesday's new cases
The Record expands coverage to St. Clair County
St. Clair County's Courthouse Since the The Record began covering civil litigation in the Third Judicial Circuit several months ago, our readers have demanded more.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, Jan. 11
Fresh from the courthouse:
Son seeks class action justice for deceased mother
Gary Peel of the Lakin Law Firm in Wood River filed the first class action of 05 A son seeking justice for his deceased mother was the first to file a class action lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court in 2005.
Friday Jan. 21
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Thursday Jan. 20
8:30 am
Tuesday Jan. 18
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Case against H&R Block over filing fee, in court
A class action lawsuit against H&R Block over allegations it unfairly charged a fee for electronically filing customers' tax returns, will be in court Jan. 20 in Granite City.
New Lawsuits: Monday, Jan. 10
Monday's Law Division filings
Patron injured in barroom brawl sues Fireside Inn
An innocent bystander caught in the crosshairs of a barroom brawl is suing Fireside Inn of Maryville for more than $100,000 for injuries she sustained Jan. 22, 2004.