News from 2006
Willow Creek targeted in neglect suit
Willow Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center The guardian of Tommie Stainback filed suit against Willow Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center claiming that the Belleville nursing home failed to care for Stainback in a manner which maintained and enhanced his health and dignity.
Just Ask Gonzo: Defendants file dismissal motion in fired SIUE professor case
Question: What ever happened to the college professor case, the one who sued his colleagues for defamation seeking almost a million bucks?
Barge worker files complaint for injuries from repetitve work
Clella Miller filed a Jones Act suit against Teco Barge Lines in Madison County Circuit Court March 17, alleging she sustained injuries to her hands, wrists, arms and thumbs from doing repetitive work.
Flying J's customer slips on oils and sues
Michael Gibbs of Fairview Heights filed a personal injury suit against Flying J's and its general manager, Dean Oldenkamp of Highland, for slipping and falling on oil on its premises.
Bar patron shot 12 times claims permanent injuries
A man who was shot 12 times by an intoxicated patron at the Four Aces night club in East St. Louis is suing the club's owners and the shooter for his severe and permanent injuries.
Laurie's Place
Dine Curbside at Laurie's Place at 228 N. Main in Edwardsville. Daily Specials, Horseshoes, Salads, Appetizers and homemade soups and chili.
McDonald's sued for customer's slip and trip
Tamara Vallow filed a personal injury suit against McDonald's in Madison County Circuit Court claiming she injured herself when she tripped on a wet floor.
O'Fallon Health Care sued by resident
Rosella Oliver filed a personal injury suit against O'Fallon Health Care Center in St. Clair County Circuit Court March 7 seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
New Lawsuits: Monday, March 20
Fresh from the courthouse:
Case against Casino Queen transferred to St. Clair County
A retaliatory discharge case filed last year in Madison County Circuit Court has been transferred to the venue where the cause of action is alleged to have occurred.
St. Louis firm files new batch of claims against ICR
A St. Louis attorney who brought more than 20 lung injury lawsuits against railroads in the Metro-East last year has unleashed another bundle of claims against Illinois Central Railroad in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
The local angle
The Cassens family has been conducting business in the wrong place, at the wrong time.
It's only rock 'n roll
Michael Phillip "Mick" Jagger, Sir Michael Phillip Jagger, turns 62 on Wednesday, July 26, an age when the focus may well be on retirement rather than roadies.
Still judging
George Moran Retired Madison County Circuit Judge George Moran, Jr., whose sudden departure last month created chaos for attorneys and judges on a very busy court day, was spotted in his old digs with a female companion recently.
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Music downloaders sued in federal court
Four major record company giants took on two southern Illinois music lovers in federal court over copyright infringements.
Federal judge dismisses Cassens from personal injury suit
Attorney Charles Armbruster EAST ST. LOUIS – U. S. District Judge Michael Reagan has dismissed businesses of the Cassens family as defendants in a personal injury suit, ruling that plaintiff Timothy Rosenburg sued the businesses for no reason but to keep the case out of federal court.
Madison County judges called 'masochistic' for not letting Weber share burden
After a month in office, Madison County Circuit Judge Lola Maddox has taken responsibility for the toughest decisions in the courthouse.
Kugler officially announces in political minefield
Carol Kugler, candidate for state representative in the 112th District She called it her official announcement, but it was more like a re-assertion of candidacy.