News from May 2006
Apartment floor gives way, woman sues for leg injury
A Collinsville woman who fell through her apartment floor filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
Treasurer candidates spar over document request
Even though the general election is more than five months away, the gloves are off in the race for Madison County treasurer.
Alton physician named in med mal case
An Alton Memorial Hospital emergency room physician was named in a medical malpractice case filed in Madison County Circuit Court May 26.
Menard prisoner claims discrimination in suit
A Menard Penitentiary inmate, serving 40 years for armed robbery, filed a civil rights complaint against officers at the maximum security prison in Chester claiming he was discriminated against because of his race.
Laundry bags responsible for woman's injuries, suit claims
Delta Queen A woman injured while climbing over laundry bags filed a Jones Act suit against Delta Queen Steamboat Company in U.S. District Court May 25, claiming her employer failed to provide her with a safe place to work.
Herndon sentences crack dealer to 25 years
Christopher Taylor, 39, of Alton was sentenced to 25 years in prison, a $500 fine and was placed on a five year supervised release by U.S. District Judge David Herndon.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, May 30
Fresh from the courthouse:
Peel asks for separate criminal trials
Gary Peel Awaiting a June 12 trial on bankruptcy fraud, obstruction of justice and child pornography charges, attorney Gary Peel is asking for separate trials so that his right to a fair trial is not unduly prejudiced.
Cyclist files suit for injuries on Madison County bike trail
A cyclist involved in a mishap on a Madison County bike trail filed a personal injury suit against the Kilian Corporation, Asphalt Sales and Products and United Fire and Casualty Insurance in Madison County Circuit Court May 18.
New Lawsuits: Friday, May 26
Fresh from the courthouse:
Herndon recuses himself from Peel case
Gary Peel Six weeks after U.S. District Judge David Herndon said he would not recuse himself from a criminal case involving a former law associate, he has stepped aside from former Lakin Law Firm attorney Gary Peel's June 12 trial on bankruptcy fraud, obstruction of justice and child pornography charges.
Vioxx blamed in two St. Clair County suits
In separate lawsuits against Merck & Co., two Illinois women claim they suffered strokes from having taken the arthritis pain-relieving drug Vioxx.
Jogger sues driver for serious injuries
A woman who was struck by a drunken driver while on an early morning jog in Lebanon, is suing the driver and his parents for serious injuries she sustained on May 27, 2004.
Casa Romero customers claim fajitas and chips made them sick
Casa Romero in East Alton Two men who got sick after eating chicken fajitas and chips and dip filed a civil suit against Casa Romero in East Alton alleging the food they ordered was not fit for consumption.
Distracted customer sues Wal-Mart for torn carpet
A man who fell and broke his arm while walking into the Wood River Wal-Mart is suing the store for defective carpeting.
May 30-June2
Abbott Labs
Rep. Hoffman slithers
It's called the Lakin Lakin Firm because of L. Thomas Lakin, the man whose big-verdict, big-money reputation made him once the biggest name plaintiff's lawyer in Metro St. Louis, much less the Metro-East.
Poetic justice
To the editor: