News from November 2005
Customer's counterfeit deposit leads to suit against US Bank
US Bank on West Main in Belleville A Belleville man who deposited a counterfeit check into his account is suing US Bank for negligent misrepresentation.
Re-starting the engine
If you care about the future of our Metro-East communities and tend to worry about the local job market, you’ll have the chance next year. Statewide elections loom and the “local economy” issue is set to take center stage.
Nov. 28-Dec. 2
AK Steel
Expectation met: Chamber counted on Gridley decision
Attorney John Aldock of Washington, who argued for dismissal of a Madison County class action suit against State Farm Insurance on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, says he expected the Court's decision to dismiss the suit.
Colorado man's benzene case to be heard on dismissal
Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian will hear a motion to dismiss a benzene suit against 91 defendants on the doctrine of forum non conveniens Friday, Dec. 2.
Years before Avery decision, Geico urges Byron to hold off
Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron Three years ago, auto insurer GEICO urged Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron not to certify a policyholder’s lawsuit as a national class action until the Illinois Supreme Court decided the similar case of Avery vs. State Farm.
Byron certified a national class action anyway.
Gridley puts exclamation on Avery
In case anyone missed the message that the Illinois Supreme Court sent in Avery vs. State Farm, the justices added an exclamation point in Gridley vs. State Farm.
Attorneys vying for venue in Shell, Exxon groundwater class action
Christine Moody Oil companies tricked Congress into passing dangerous amendments to the Clean Air Act 15 years ago, according to attorney Christine Moody of the Korein Tillery firm.
Homeowner sues for unlevel foundation
1940 Tudor Avenue in East St. Louis An East St. Louis homeowner filed suit against Advance Structures in St. Clair County Nov. 4, alleging that a contractor poured a shoddy foundation.
Movie goer ensnared in loose wiring sues Skyview Drive-In
A St. Louis woman filed a personal injury suit against Skyview Drive-In, a popular Belleville outdoor movie theatre, claiming she fell after becoming entangled in loose wiring near a concession stand.
Trespassing neighbor sued for three times stumpage value
Perhaps they were just trying to keep up with the Joneses.
Weber's first court session stalls for lack of attorneys
Judge Don Weber Like a host without guests, Madison County’s newest judge presided over awkward silence in his courtroom Nov. 18.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, Nov. 22
Fresh from the courthouse:
Belleville's holiday season shimmers
The Belleville Chamber of Commerce has compiled a comprehensive list of Christmas-related activities.
Christmas favorites: Santa and carols
Christmas in Belleville!
Waterloo ready for annual Christmas walk
Tis the season for carriage rides, Santa Claus and Christmas carols!
Patient follows doctor's order to sue
Memorial Hospital What would Hippocrates think? After being told by his doctor to see a lawyer, William Carvelot followed up on the order by filing a medical malpractice suit against Bill Daily, M.D. and Belleville Memorial Hospital.
Shooting victim sues attacker, gas station
Mobil station located at 7501 State St.
A Waterloo man who was shot while fueling his car at an East St. Louis gas station filed a $100,000 lawsuit against the shooter and the owner of the gas station.
Mermaid sculptures, $40k diamond--conveyances of love for bankrupt lawyer
Bankrupt attorney Gary Peel sold his half of his household furnishings to his wife, Deborah A. Pontious-Peel, for a dollar last year.
Casino Queen guest files $1 million suit after rape
Casino Queen in East St. Louis A Belleville woman who claims she was raped at the Casino Queen in East St. Louis filed a $1 million lawsuit against the hotel and casion for failing to protect her.