News from October 2005
Striking workers drawing attention
Madison County employee Jim Corey of Edwardsville waves at one of the many "honking" cars supporting strikers. He works for the assessor's office.
The long anticipated strike by 447 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 799 union members started today as workers and county officials failed to reach an agreement.
Thursday, Oct. 20
8:30 a.m.
'Unnatural' substance on grocery store floor leads to $50k suit
Aldi's in Fairview Heights A St. Louis woman who allegedly fell in the check-out line at Aldi's in Fairview Heights filed suit against the discount grocer seeking $50,000 in damages for fracturing her right wrist.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
9 a.m.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, Oct. 11
Fresh from the courthouse:
Workers set to strike at 5 a.m. Wednesday
A two-hour negotiation session with a federal mediator failed to resolve a contract dispute between Madison County workers and administration officials on Tuesday.
Fairview Heights aims class action at Internet hotel sales
Fairview Heights City Hall The City of Fairview Heights filed a class action lawsuit against companies that operate Internet travel sites for failing to reimburse it for taxes on gross receipts.
Metro rider claims injuries from abrupt stop
A man injured while riding on Metrolink filed suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court Oct. 6, seeking at least $50,000.
Oct. 11-14
Allstate
Tuesday, Oct. 18
9 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 17
9 a.m.
With friends like these...
Herndon If former state Appellate Court Judge and Supreme Court candidate Gordon Maag is looking for a friendlier reception for his $110 million defamation lawsuit—bounced from state court this summer—the Democrat-dominated U.S. District Court in East St. Louis might be the place.
Sweet Home Alabama
We’re not sure what’s more pitiful, what Gordon Maag doesn’t believe about free speech or that he does believe his reputation is worth $100 million.
Democrats can do better
To the editor:
New Lawsuits: Thursday, Oct. 6
James Bast v. Emily Randolph
Video game class action removed under federal act
The most recent class action filed in St. Clair County over a controversial rating on a video game has been removed to federal court under the Class Action Fairness Act.