News from 2006
Son testifies his father died before tests performed
Two children who lost both parents in two years, sat in a Madison County courtroom Wednesday finishing the business their late mother started when she filed a wrongful death suit against Dr. Dolores Cantrell in 2004.
New 'ELL' chapter forming in Glen Carbon
A new chapter of "Earn It, Learn It or Lose It," a U.S. Constitution study group, is forming under the leadership of attorney Dayna Johnson in Glen Carbon.
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, May 3
Fresh from the courthouse:
Former railroad conductor files FELA and SAA suit
A Dupo man is suing his former employer Union Pacific Railroad Co. for injuries sustained while attempting to mount a railroad car.
Chief Judge Callis reins in judge shopping
One of the first orders of business for Madison County's new chief judge was to rein in "judge shopping" tactics employed by class action lawyers.
Beer deliverer injured at Bel Air Bowl files suit
A beer delivery man is suing Bel Air Bowl in Belleville for injuries sustained while descending a staircase during a delivery.
Madison County med mal trial to begin today
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack will preside over a medical malpractice trial scheduled to begin today.
Woman claims hysterectomy wrongfully performed
Donna Hasenmyer of Sorento filed a medical malpractice suit against Gayle Burch, M.D. and Greenville Regional Hospital claiming that she underwent a total hysterectomy even though there was no clinical or diagnostic indications that it was necessary.
Plaintiff claims overdose in wrongful death suit
Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville The daughter of a woman who allegedly died from a prescription drug overdose filed a wrongful death suit against Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville in Madison County Circuit Court April 28.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, May 2
Fresh from the courthouse:
New attorneys sworn in by Karmeier
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will preside and administer the attorney's oath when 140 new attorneys are admitted to practice in ceremonies in Collinsville on Thursday, May 4.
Circuit Clerk Matt Melucci may not seek re-election
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French fry fall has McDonald's on defense
A woman who claims she slipped on french fries and fell with great force and violence in the parking lot at the Godfrey McDonald's, filed a personal injury suit against the fast food giant seeking damages for injuries in excess of $50,000.
New Lawsuits: Monday, May 1
Fresh from the courthouse:
Plaintiff claims Seroquel caused pancreatitis in federal suit
John Driscoll Billy Robbins filed a 10-count suit against AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals alleging the prescription drug Seroquel caused her to develop pancreatitis.
Barge crew member sues after falling on slippery deck
Debra Jackman filed a Jones Act suit against American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) in U.S. District Court April 28, claiming she was injured while serving as a crew member aboard one of ACBL's vessels.
ESL student raped after being shut out of school sues
An East St. Louis High School student who missed her bus ride home but was not allowed back inside the school to call for a ride, has filed a lawsuit in federal court.
Homeowner sued for failing to maintain his staircase
124 Revere Dr. in Belleville Joseph Clark is suing Belleville resident D.J. Burton for injuries sustained while climbing a staircase
Daughter falls through plate glass window at bowling alley; mother sues
AMF Bowland Lanes Crystal Howland claims she suffered serious injuries after tripping on a raised area and falling through a plate glass window at AMF Bowland Lanes on Nameoki Road in Granite City on Sept. 4, 2004.