News from 2006
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.
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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.
Wood River sued over high speed chase
The guardian of April Harshbarger's estate filed suit against the city of Wood River and one of its police officers claiming a motorcycle accident in which April suffered severe injuries was due to a high speed police chase.
Making "Headlines"
Leno In case you missed it, The Record's most well-read article, "Alton Attorney Accidentally Sues Himself,"(March 11, 2005) tickled comedian Jay Leno's funny bone during a "Headlines" segment of the Tonight Show on Monday, May 8.
As a clip of the newspaper's banner and headline appeared on the screen, Leno quipped, "Finally, a lawyer gets what's coming to him," and burst into his inimitable laughter.
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Like a Doe in the headlights
Amidst his meandering closing argument in a medical malpractice trial here late last week, Granite City plaintiff's attorney Morris Chapman announced that he was "worried"-- about us.
Lakins named in sexual assault case
Tom Lakin L. Thomas Lakin, The Lakin Law Firm, Bradley M. Lakin and Kristopher Lakin were named as defendants in a sexual assault civil suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court April 21.
Defense verdict reached in med mal trial
Richard Hunsaker After a nine-day medical malpractice trial, a Madison County jury delivered a defense verdict, ruling late Thursday night that Troy Dr. Dolores Cantrell met the standard of care in treating William Hoppe, II.
Defendants remove silicosis case to federal court
Attorneys for Kerr-McGee and Tronox LLC removed a Madison County silicosis case to federal court May 5 arguing that an Illinois trucking company had been fraudulently joined in the complaint.
Lakins named in sexual assault case
Brad Lakin L. Thomas Lakin, The Lakin Law Firm, Bradley M. Lakin and Kristopher Lakin were named as defendants in a sexual assault civil suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court April 21.
Gluten free bagels at Wild Oats
Free, homemade bagels (gluten-free) will be offered at Wild Oats Market, 8823 Ladue Rd. in St. Louis, from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20.