News from 2005
Death of plaintiff interrupts landmark ruling
Ola Austin would have made history, if she had lived a little longer.
Aspiring to the 20th Circuit: QA with Judge Patrick Young
Editor's note: Patrick M. Young, 57, is seeking election to the 20th Circuit Court of St. Clair County. If he runs unopposed in the Democratic primary election in March, Young will square off with appointed Republican Judge William Norton in the general election.
Jailed man seeks $2.5 million for shower accident
St. Clair County Jail Seeking $2.5 million in damages, imprisoned Dorian Bell filed a civil rights violation complaint in federal court claiming injuries for slipping and falling in the St. Clair County Jail shower.
Maag calls absent Tacoma, Wash. executive to the stand
Thomas Maag Heads swiveled in the courtroom of Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack when attorney Thomas Maag dramatically called Virgil Llapitan to the witness stand.
New Jersey plaintiff's asbestos case kicked out of Madison County
Circuit Judge Daniel Stack Scolding a New Jersey plaintiff for not seeking justice in her own state court, Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack followed through on his promise to dimiss asbestos cases not directly connected to Madison County.
OxyContin case setting up as consumer fraud class action
Madison County Circuit Judge Ralph Mendelsohn has set a hearing next June 28 on certification of an OxyContin lawsuit as a class action.
Ford accuses plaintiff of fraud, removes class action to federal court
Ford Motor Company has removed a class action suit to federal court, accusing the plaintiff of fraud in naming a Wood River auto dealer as co-defendant.
Moran dismisses class action for lack of movement
Circuit Judge George Moran Class action attorneys who do not move cases forward should steer clear of Madison County Circuit Judge George Moran.
$7 million for attorneys in USAA class settlement
Richard Burke Plaintiff attorneys in a class action suit will receive $7 million under a settlement that Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron signed Oct. 21.
Friend sues host for beer bottle attack
A man who was beaten with a beer bottle while sleeping at a friend's home filed suit against the attacker and his host in St. Clair County Circuit Court Oct. 24.
Worker claims sexual misconduct charge was false
Eden Retirement Center A former employee filed a defamation suit against the Eden Retirement Center in Glen Carbon and its human resources manager, Beth Briehan, for making false accusations of sexual misconduct.
Air compressor injury leads to personal injury suit
O�Reilly Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts and air compressor manufacturer, Wilmar Corp., were sued in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 19 by a man who was injured while using the product.
Medical emergency not treated, according to suit against Rosewood Care Center
Rosewood Care Center The daughter of Doris Golanda Ebmeyer filed a wrongful death suit against Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville claiming it failed to properly treat her mother during a medical emergency.
Seeing eye dog's death blamed on Highland Animal Shelter
Highland Animal Shelter Jeanette Small of Highland is suing the Highland Animal Shelter claiming her seeing eye dog, Linus, was attacked and killed by other animals at the shelter on Oct. 19, 2004.
Water fall suit filed against K-Mart in Madison County
Collinsville K-Mart Alma Matthews filed suit against K-Mart in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 20, claiming she slipped on a puddle of water and injured herself.
$2 million FELA suit filed by Tennessee
Harold Crocker of South Fulton, Tenn. filed a Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) suit in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis against Canadian National/Illinois Central Railroad Oct. 24.
Racial discrimination suit filed against Alton bar in federal court
Charles Jordan filed suit against Mac’s Timeout Lounge and its owner, Van “Mac” Lenhardt in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis Oct. 24 claiming he was kicked out of the bar because he was African-American.
Former inmate sues friend for stealing while he was away
A former inmate at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester filed suit against his friend in St. Clair County Circuit Court Oct. 18, alleging August Hiemer of Mascoutah stole personal items and money from him while he was in prison.
Latex allergy sufferer sues employer for termination, emotional distress
A janitor fired for not wearing synthetic latex gloves has filed suit against his former employer, Heartland Regional Medical Center of St. Joseph, Mo., alleging discrimination because of his disability.
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