News from 2006
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.
Mac's Timeout Lounge sued for baseball bat beating
Mac's Timeout Michael Malloy filed the 800th civil suit in Madison County this year seeking damages in excess of $50,000 against Thomas Hurst and Mac's Timeout Lounge in Alton.
Massachusetts man files asbestos suit in Madison County
The estate of John Babbitt filed an asbestos suit against 94 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 19, claiming he was exposed to asbestos while employed as a maintenance worker, freight loader, mail carrier and cafeteria worker from 1963-2002.
Oxygen not hooked up, wrongful death suit claims
Abbott Services Ambulance is being sued by a woman whose husband died while being transported from St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis to their Red Bud home in June.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Monday, Oct. 2
Monday, October 2
Parking garage owner sues trash service for truck's damage
Alton Real Estate Investments is suing a trash removal service for damages sustained when a 30-ton garbage truck fell through the second floor of its Alton parking garage last year.
Woman claims cancer fighting drug damaged jaw
Carolyn Rutz is suing Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming a cancer fighting drug she used damaged her jaw.