News from June 2006
Retaliatory discharge suit seeks punitive damages
Roy Frison filed a retaliatory lawsuit against Mid America Stainless claiming he was fired after notifying his employer of his intention to file a worker's compensation claim.
Bridge worker's family files wrongful death suit
The survivor of a sandblaster who fell to his death from the Jefferson Barracks Bridge into the Mississippi River, is suing the St. Louis Bridge Co.
School district worker's suit claims she was told to cover-up fraud
A woman who worked 18 years for Cahokia School District 187 claims she was told to cover-up fraudulent charges made to a transporation account.
Forklift operator claims wrongful termination
David L. Jobe, Sr. filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against his former employer, Steel Panel Distributors of Sauget, claiming he was fired in retaliation for filing a worker's compensation claim,
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Peel's trial delayed after Herndon recusal
Gary Peel Attorney Gary Peel's trial on obstruction of justice, bankruptcy fraud and child pornography charges --set to begin today -- has been canceled due to the case being reassigned to a different judge.
New Lawsuits: Monday, June 12
Fresh from the courthouse:
Monday, June 12
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Alter Barge
Medtronics targeted in St. Clair County again
Attorneys from Brown & Crouppen in St. Louis have once again filed suit against Minnesota-based defibrillator manufacturer Medtronics.
Bi-State passenger claims injuries after falling in bus aisle
Bi-State Development Agency is being sued by a passenger who claims a bus driver caused her to fall in the aisle.
New Lawsuits: Friday, June 9
Fresh from the courthouse:
New Lawsuits: Thursday, June 8
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New sheriff in town
With the exception of some comedies like "Blazing Saddles," the phrase, "There's a new sheriff in town," does not actually appear in any Western movie, at least as far as I can tell.