News from 2006
FELA suit in federal court names ICR
An Arkansas man who was injured in Memphis and is getting medical treatment in St. Clair County, filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in District Court March 31 against Illinois Central Railroad.
Man claims he was run over by Ford truck
In a personal injury lawsuit filed in Madison County Circuit Court April 4, Michael Wolff is seeking damages in excess of $50,000 from Randy Caldwell, who he claims ran over him with his Ford F250 truck.
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New Lawsuits: Tuesday, April 4
Fresh from the courthouse:
High court refuses to hear Elam appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal of defendants in a $1 million Madison County jury verdict -- the only welding rod trial successfully litigated in the United States.
Community First Bank in Fairview Heights stays open amidst ruins
Powered by generators, Community First Bank in Fairview Heights was one of a few businesses able to service customers Monday in the storm-ravaged community.
Judges required to take more continuing education courses
The Illinois Supreme Court is requiring that all state judges take 30 hours of continuing legal education courses over a two-year period, addressing such issues as judicial conduct, ethics and professionalism.
Patient of retired doc files med mal suit
Jerry Moeser filed a medical malpractice suit against Donald Serot, M.D. and Belleville Memorial Hospital in St. Clair County Circuit Court March 30, seeking damages in excess of $250,000.
World Market sued for customer's foot injury
World Market in Shiloh Christina Scott claims headboards or footboards fell onto her left foot in a lawsuit filed against World Market in Shiloh in St. Clair County on March 17.
Laborer sues UE and contractor for injury
George Huskey filed a personal injury suit against Union Electric Company and McCarthy Building Companies in St. Clair County Circuit Court March 20, alleging he was injured while working at UE's Venice plant on June 6, 2005.
O'Fallon woman sues auto dealer for bad brakes on used vehicle
Auffenberg's St. Clair Auto Mall An O'Fallon woman filed suit against Auffenberg St. Clair Auto Mall claiming that seven days after she purchased a used vehicle, the brakes failed causing her to sustain serious injuries.
New Lawsuits: Monday, April 3
Debra Thompson v. Michael Mueller
Wrongful death claimed in suit against Barnes, Wash U and doc
Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis Ethel Wright filed a wrongful death suit against Barnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University and Saiyed Aon Ali Mohib, M.D., alleging the defendants failed to exercise reasonable care customarily provided in the health care industry which caused her husband's death.
Class complaint alleges IP failed to inspect residential connections
Three St. Clair County residents are seeking to be representatives in a class action case filed against Illinois Power Company in St. Clair Circuit Court March 13.
Volkswagen accused of changing oil maintenance specs in class action
Volkswagen of America has been targeted in a St. Clair County class action lawsuit by a group that claims the automaker unfairly changed maintenance specifications which more than doubled their oil change costs.
Seatbelt and airbags defective, claims passenger
Diane L. Truttman claims a van's airbags and seatbelts were defective in a lawsuit filed against General Motors in St. Clair County on March 28.
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