News from March 2005
Derrick digger maker named in MC suit
A Jerseyville man who was thrown off a telephone pole digger is suing the machine's maker and distributor in Madison County Circuit Court.
New Lawsuits: Monday, March 21
Raymond Gavillet, Cindy Gavillet v. Smith & Nephew, Anderson Hospital, Nurses & Company
Lessons of Emert Wyss
If it were a basketball game, the story of the Madison County trial lawyer who got so creative he accidentally sued himself would already be on ESPN’s Classic Sports. Even deep in America’s “Judicial Hellhole,” it’s the stuff of legends.
Chiropractor who's filed 15 class action cases, in court
Dr. Lawrence Shipley Granite City chiropractor Lawrence Shipley will be in court again March 23 on a motion to dismiss his class action complaint he filed against Farmers Insurance on Oct. 16, 2003.
March 21-25
Abbott Labs
Asbestos victim's wife set for trial
Alton resident Carla Willis, who sued Norfolk Southern Railyway and others for her husband's asbestos-related illness and death, is set to go to trial March 21 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Bus driver's tire catches fire, passenger sues
A bus driver who would not stop to let a passenger exit even after one of its tires caught fire and filled the bus with smoke, is being sued in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Wind gust blows door open, spills coffee, woman sues
Jane Knight's road trip home from Arizona turned into a nightmare when a gust of wind blew open the door of her Alfa Fifth Wheel Trailer, hitting her in the head and spilling her coffee.
Uninsured patient files class action suits against Belleville hospitals
Belleville Memorial Hospital Robert Schmitt, who was being pursued by collection agencies for not paying his hospital bills, filed class action lawsuits against St. Elizabeth's and Memorial Hospitals claiming they charged higher rates to uninsured patients.
Local courts react to Atlanta rampage
20th Circuit Chief Judge Jan Fiss The recent Atlanta courthouse tragedy--in which a prisoner overpowered a female bailiff, stole her gun and shot three people dead--has sent tremors across the country.
Lawyer intercepts settlement check, saves lawsuit over $9.46
Peel A class action lawsuit filed against a mortgage company over a $9.46 claim almost settled when the temptation of $25,000 was dangled in front of the plaintiffs.
Thursday March 24
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Wednesday March 23
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Monday March 21
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Street Q & A: "Could a judge armed with a concealed weapon prevent tragic courtroom deaths, such as what recently occurred in Atlanta?
Aaron Kuban, Geneseo On the streets of Edwardsville, a Record reporter recently sought reaction on arming judges in the courtroom.
Former Cassens' worker hits company with $2 million suit
James and Debra Lambrich filed a whopping 25-count, $2 million suit claiming Cassens Transport Company, Cassens Corp., Crawford & Company, Dwight Kay and Tina Litwiller, retaliated against James after he filed multiple workers’ compensation claims.
Makers of 'Super Go Go Go' weight loss drug sued
A Granite City woman who was trying to lose weight, but ended up damaging her vascular system, filed an eight-count lawsuit against against the makers of "Super Go Go Go Juice Plus" and "Yellow Jacket" in Madison County Circuit Court on March 11.
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, March 16
Fresh from the courthouse: