News from January 2006
Belleville woman claims Bi-State bus struck her in crosswalk
A Belleville woman filed a personal injury suit against Bi-State Development Agency claiming a bus struck her on a crosswalk.
Patient sues for screw left in leg
Touchette Regional Hospital Willie Spencer filed a medical malpractice suit against Touchette Regional Hospital and Jose Ramon, M.D. in St. Clair County Circuit Court Jan. 17, seeking damages for leaving a metal screw in his thigh after an operation.
Bulldozer injury case filed against Dynegy
A man injured while working on a bulldozer at the Dynegy Midwest Generation plant in Alton filed a personal injury suit seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Man sickened by buffalo fish sues market
Unger's Fish Market in Granite City A Belleville man filed a personal injury suit against Unger's Fish Market in Granite City claiming the buffalo fish he purchased made him sick.
Liese Lumber, Best-Way Foundations named in suit
Liese Lumber A man who was injured when roof trusses collapsed filed a personal injury suit against Liese Lumber and Best-Way Foundations, both of Belleville, in St. Clair County Circuit Court Jan. 17.
Man claims railroad work caused neck and back injuries
A man who claims the injuries to his back and neck were caused by repetitive traumas while operating a backhoe and repairing railroad tracks for Norfolk Southern Railway filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 11, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Blago butters his bread
We're not surprised that Governor Rod Blagojevich failed to mention lawsuit abuse in his annual "State-of-the-State" speech last week.
Brady should withdraw, give Oberweis a chance
State Senator Bill Brady is a good conservative Republican who may have a very promising career in Illinois politics ahead of him; however, now is not the time for him to run for governor.
Credibility crisis
An unlikely Record confidant shared some slightly unnerving findings with Dicta-- that is, if you're a judge running for retention in Madison County this November.
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Friday, Jan. 27
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Candidate Kugler rebuffs special interests
The contest for state representative in the 112th District is not expected to be a top-tier, battleground race--it more closely resembles a David vs. Goliath match-up.
Moldy apartment case meanders on; defendants claim court order ignored
In a proposed class action suit over moldy apartments in Venice, Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian wants plaintiff attorney Lanny Darr to sort out claims against the owner of the apartments from claims against the manager.
Just Ask Gonzo: Discharged patient's broken pelvis case in court
Q:I was following a story written about a woman who was injured at the hospital after being discharged. I believe she tripped on something, can you please advise me what ever happened to that case?
Wednesday, Jan. 25
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Watson introduces 'Cueto Law' to prevent retention circumvention
Sen. Frank Watson SPRINGFIELD - State Sen. Frank Watson has introduced a proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution that would prohibit judges who fail to file a declaration of candidacy for retention from filing petitions as a candidate for the vacancy created by that failure.
Allstate settles 'nonstandard' class action; Tillery team to receive 29 percent
Allstate Insurance has settled a Madison County class action suit over its treatment of drivers who formerly bought high risk insurance from "nonstandard" insurers.
Illinois Bar Foundation grants Violence Prevention Center $2,500
The Illinois Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Illinois State Bar Association, has awarded a $2,500 grant to the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois, located in Belleville.
General Motors named in wrongful death suit
Melissa Kuebrich of Carrollton is suing General Motors for an alleged defectively designed steering system she claims was responsible for her husband's death in a head-on collision with a tow truck in 2004.