News from May 2006
AG Madigan visits Edwardsville
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron have a brief visit.
Nursing home sued in St. Clair County Court
Rutha Lawrence, special administrator of the estate of Mandy Lawrence Conner, filed suit against O'Fallon Healthcare Inc. claiming Conner developed decubitus ulcers while a resident of the long term care facility.
Lakin class action suit dismissed by Judge Weber
Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber granted National City Mortgage Company's motion for summary judgment and dismissed a $20 fax fee class action case brought by the Lakin Law Firm.
Jones Act suit filed against Ingram Barge Co.
Barge deckhand Christopher R. Munoz filed a Jones Act suit against the Ingram Barge Company in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 5 for a foot/ankle injury he sustained April 4 aboard the MV Robin M. Ingram.
Bible study hosts sued by guest
Theresa Hunt is suing the hosts of a Bible study group for injuries she sustained after tripping on raised pavement in their driveway.
Man claims crowded Metrolink train caused injuries
A civil lawsuit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 8 claims Bi-State Development Agency is negligent for crowding too many passengers into a Metrolink train following a St. Louis Cardinal's baseball game.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, May 16
Frank Cantlon v. East County Transport
National group of bankruptcy attorneys to hold workshop for Katrina survivors
More than 20 experienced consumer bankruptcy attorneys from across the United States will hold a free, special workshop for Katrina survivors on May 20, from 3:30-6 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the New Orleans Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal Street.
Festival 66 set for June 9-10
Edwardsville's City Park will once again be the place to go for great food, exciting entertainment, a walk or cruise down memory lane, and family fun on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, when the 10th Annual Festival 66 returns to the park.
People in Business invites new members
The People in Business networking group is inviting all members of the business community to attend its next meeting on May 23 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at GC Cuisine, University Drive in Edwardsville.
Peel wants Herndon recused from criminal case
Gary Peel Former Lakin Law Firm attorney Gary Peel, who faces criminal charges of bankruptcy fraud, obstruction of justice and two counts of child pornography, has filed a motion asking presiding U.S. District Judge David Herndon to recuse himself.
Chicago defendant's epitaph is emblem to Madison County's stretch
Chicago attorney Robert Mitchell died with a Madison County class action lawsuit hanging over him in a deal that had nothing to do with Madison County.
Union Pacific worker claims diesel fumes sickened him
A former conductor for Union Pacific Railroad filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit against the railroad claiming that from 1969 through 2004, he was required to work with and around diesel fumes and other chemicals causing serious and permanent injuries.
Limousine service sued by Belleville for not fulfilling TIF agreement
The City of Belleville filed a civil suit against Kelly's Limousine in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 8, alleging the car service failed to operate for the duration of a tax increment financing agreement.
Motel 6 sued for bed bug bite
Patricia Guy of Ripley, Miss. is seeking more than $100,000 from Motel 6 in Caseyville for an exacerbated bed bug bite.
New Lawsuits: Monday, May 15
Zakiyyah Sabree, individually and as the administratrix of the estate of Nailah Williams-Sabree v. Allen Collins and John Pawloski
Weber to rule on multi-state insurance and $5.30 UPS class actions
Retired Madison County Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis would have applied laws of 18 states in a class action trial, but his successor Circuit Judge Don Weber admits he can't juggle like that.
Cahokia parent sues school district for daughter's attack
The mother of a girl attending the Estelle Academic Center in Cahokia filed suit against Cahokia School District #187 in United States District Court claiming her daughter was attacked by a school official.
May 15-19
Alter Barge
Serving time for sexual assault, inmate declares hunger strike over prison conditions
An inmate serving a 28-year sentence for aggravated sexual assault filed a civil rights complaint in federal court May 8, alleging that prison officials at the Menard penitentiary in Chester failed to make Menard a safer environment for him.