News from September 2005
New Lawsuits: Thursday, Sept. 22
Fresh from the courthouse:
QA with Judge LeChien: 'Behind' the scenes
Judge LeChien Editor's note: The following is a conversation with St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Robert LeChien about legal reform, politics and judicial qualifications. In a lighter moment, he describes one of the benefits of wearing a robe to work.
GOP baton passes in St. Clair County
New: St. Clair County GOP Chairman Bill Zychlewicz Bill Zychlewicz, first vice-chairman of the St. Clair County Republican Committee, ascended to the organization's top spot following the resignation of Chairman Michael McGlynn on Sept. 13.
Employer blamed in worker's attack, death
On behalf of Michael Lee Beverly--who died two years ago after being attacked at work--Delores Beverly is suing the decedent's East St. Louis employer, American Pallet-Midwest, for not providing adequate security.
Land broker seeks $210k commission in court
Belleville real estate broker Terry Johnson is seeking a $210,000 commission he claims he earned putting together the sale of 131 acres of prime farmland on Illinois 161 and Greenmount Road in Belleville.
Kansas City woman falls at rest area, sues janitors
While passing through Madison County, a Kansas City woman fell on a freshly mopped rest stop floor, injured nearly her entire body and soiled her clothing.
Judge Harrison seeks familial path
Standing on the front steps of a Collinsville Hospital his great-grandfather founded, Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison formally announced his plan to seek election as Circuit Judge in 2006.
Memorial Hospital named in St. Clair malpractice suit
Belleville Memorial Hospital Melissa Young, administrator for the estate of Neola Roddy, filed a medical malpractice suit against Belleville Memorial Hospital Sept. 12 in St Clair County alleging the hospital failed to properly and adequately care, treat and attend to Roddy.
St. Clair County man blames railroad employer for injuries
A St. Clair County man who was allegedly injured while working for Union Pacific Railroad in Cahokia on Sept. 29, 2003, filed a FELA suit in St. Clair County Sept. 16, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Space Crazy vendor suit in for case management
A case management conference is set in a suit against a carnival vendor at 9 a.m. on Sept. 28 before Circuit Judge George Moran.
Gateway wants suit dismissed
Gateway Regional Hospital will be in court Sept. 28, attempting to convince Circuit Judge George Moran to dismiss a broken tooth and lost medical records medical malpractice suit.
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, Sept, 21
Jennie Wahle v. Unumprovident
Armor All seeks to transfer venue in benzene case
Armor All and six of 68 other defendants will ask Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian to transfer a benzene lawsuit filed by Damon Sinars to another venue based on forum non conveniens at 9 a.m. on Sept. 27.
Fired worker's retaliatory discharge suit up for management
Darrick Hibbler, who filed a retaliatory discharge suit against Kids Hope United, will be in Circuit Judge George Moran’s court Sept. 28, for a case management conference and a motion to amend his complaint.
The Colonnades is subject of med mal suit
A resident of The Colonnades in Granite City is seeking at least $50,000 in damages for injuries she allegedly sustained there two years ago.
Sexually explicit content in violent video game prompts mom to sue
Claiming her teen-age children were exposed to sexually explicit content in a popular video game, a concerned mother filed a class action lawsuit in St. Clair County Court against the promoters of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (GTA)."
Wednesday, Sep. 28
9 a.m.
Venice man claims racial profiling in $3 million suit
Seeking in excess of $3 million, a Venice man is accusing K Mart of racial profiling, false imprisonment and emotional distress, according to a lawsuit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court on Sept. 9.
Illinois Chamber chief pushes for more legal reforms
The election of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier, passage of medical malpractice insurance reform and recent high court rulings are signs the legal climate in Illinois is transforming.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, Sept. 20
Fresh from the courthouse: