News from September 2006
Victors argue against new med mal trial
Richard Hunsaker Lawyers for Dolores Cantrell, M.D. say that a defense verdict reached in a Madison County medical malpractice trial last May should stand.
Trapshooters take aim at vendor, claim copyright infringement
The Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) filed suit in federal court against Rich Dillon of Oaktown, Ind. for copyright infringement.
Dueling lawsuit battle is hot potato for high court
SPRINGFIELD-A heated Madison County battle, the case of dueling lawsuits over petroleum vapors in the village of Hartford, has turned into a hot potato for the Illinois Supreme Court.
Boeing employees file federal class action
Four Boeing employees filed a federal class action lawsuit in District Court in East St. Louis alleging Boeing charged fees and expenses to their 401k plan that were unreasonable.
Benzene claims erased by stroke of Maddox's pen
In an instant Madison County Circuit Judge Lola Maddox erased 408 personal injury claims from her docket.
Motions in Lakin's sexual assault complaint to be heard Oct. 10
Tom Lakin All pending motions in a civil sexual assault case against L. Thomas Lakin will be heard in the courtroom of St. Clair County Circuit Judge James Radliffe, III at 9 a.m. on Oct. 10.
U.S. Supreme Court mulls antitrust tobacco trial
WASHINGTON, D.C. – All last week U.S. Supreme Court Justices pondered a possible antitrust trial against 31 states with matching tobacco laws.
Negligent sedation claimed in med mal suit
A St. Clair County man who sought treatment for a head and leg injury after being struck by a car, claims Memorial Hospital's staff negligently sedated him. As a result, Langus Kye claims he suffers permanent brain damage.
Massive 'lights' class action certified by 'anti-establishment' judge
NEW YORK CITY – Only in America could an 85-year-old judge put himself in charge of a $200 billion lawsuit with 60 million plaintiffs.
Maintenance worker sues apartment owner
A maintenance contractor is suing the owner of a Belleville apartment complex, claiming injuries from tripping over a raised piece of carpet.
Bradley named partner at Knapp, Ohl & Green
Elizabeth A. Bradley has been named a partner in the Madison County law firm, Knapp, Ohl & Green.
Early voting begins Oct. 16
For the first time in an Illinois general election voters can cast away their excuses and vote early between Oct. 16 and Nov. 2.
Chiropractor broke woman's ribs, suit claims
An O'Fallon woman claims a chiropractor broke her ribs during an unauthorized 50-point examination, according to a lawsuit filed Sept. 15 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Cardiologist sued in St. Clair County
Belleville cardiologist Atul Shah, M.D. is being sued by a woman who claims his alleged negligence caused her husband's death.
Plaintiffs seek $1.5 million from Merck in federal Vioxx suit
Three Illinois residents who claim they suffered damages as a result of taking Vioxx filed suit in federal court each seeking damages in excess of $1.6 million.
Belleville OB sued for not performing emergency C-section
An Illinois woman is suing her obstetrician for not performing an emergency cesarean section.
Casino housekeeper claims injuries from bending over
A housekeeper on Harrah's Metropolis Riverboat Casino filed a Jones Act suit in U.S. District Court claiming severe and permanent injuries from bending over, and raising back up again.
California mesothelioma victim files asbestos suit in Madison County
A California man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 21, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
ESL man sues for car crash into residence
An East St. Louis man claims head, neck, shoulder and back injuries after a car crashed into his residence at 5319 State St. on Aug. 6.
Dram suit filed against deputy coroner
St. Clair County Deputy Coroner Ace Hart was named in a Dram Shop suit filed by April Guth in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 20.