News from April 2007
New trial sought in med mal case against Gingrich
Nick Byron Madison County jurors cleared physician Tina Gingrich in a malpractice trial, but plaintiff Wendy Wiggins now seeks to reverse the verdict.
U.S. Steel claims it terminated reserve officer for drug use
U.S. Steel is accused of not reinstating an employee that was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves in a civil trial that began in federal court in East St. Louis on April 17.
Class action against Cardinal Glennon dismissed by Stack
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack dismissed Lanny Darr's class action against Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital of St. Louis.
Convict wants more than just Motrin for back pain
Eric Golden An inmate serving a 40 year sentence in a murder for hire scheme claims his civil rights are being violated because doctors at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester will only give him Motrin for his back pain.
Plaintiffs in case against Tom Lakin visit grand jury room in ESL
Almost one year after allegations of sexual assault were revealed in a civil lawsuit against Madison County attorney Thomas Lakin, some of his accusers paid a visit to the federal courthouse in East St. Louis on Tuesday.
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Nebraska man claims second hand asbestos exposure in Madison County
A Nebraska man who suffers from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 107 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court April 16, alleging he was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from his father's clothing.
Man sues ESL and cop for mistaking him as robber
A man claims he was beaten, handcuffed and arrested by an East St. Louis police officer who mistook him for a robber.
Crane arm blamed for highway accident
A St. Clair County personal injury suit claims Plocher Construction Co. allowed the arm of a crane to be positioned over the top of a highway overpass causing a collision with a vehicle traveling on Interstate 255 below.
Customer sues Taco Bell for slip on wet floor
Taco Bell in Fairview Heights is being sued by a customer who slipped on a wet floor and became injured.
Accutane trial continued while judge decides punitive damage issue
Judge Dave Hylla The country's first ever trial over a controversial acne medication was continued Tuesday by Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla so he could schedule a hearing on whether punitive damages will be allowed in the case.
Nurse claims doctor's 'outrageous' behavior damaged her emotionally
A nurse at Gateway Regional Medical Center filed an eight-count suit against Charles Bishop, M.D. and the hospital in Madison County Circuit Court April 9, claiming she suffered severe emotional distress due to Bishop's conduct.
Boy's $5 bet on climbing power pole leads to suit against Ameren
The mother of a boy who fell 35 feet from a power pole after taking a $5 bet from friends filed suit against Ameren in Madison County Circuit Court April 12. The suit claims the utility was negligent because it failed to warn of the tower's dangers.
Lakin firm files counter claim against Burke
The Lakin Law Firm has filed a counter claim against attorney Richard Burke alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and tortious interference with business expectancies.
Carr files $40 million suit against Tillery
Alleging he has been cheated out of class action legal fees, attorney Rex Carr is seeking $40 million from his former law partner Stephen Tillery and $10 million from IBM Personal Pension Plan in a suit filed April 9 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Free the Mitchell transcript
Fairview Heights Mayor Gail Mitchell has some nerve asking a federal court to hide files of a very public class action lawsuit-- one he himself filed on behalf of each and every one of us-- from we the people's view.
PRI study based on fact
To the editor:
Edwardsville Surgical & Vein Center Celebrates Grand Opening
Edwardsville Surgical & Vein Center Celebrates Grand Opening at their new location Meridian Center on 2246 S. State Rt. 157
Office Depot Opens New Location in Edwardsville
Office Depot celebrated the grand opening of their new location at Edwardsville Crossing. Employees and members of the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber were on hand for the festivities.
Peel had malpractice case against Lakin firm before joining team
Judge Stack When Gary Peel joined the Lakin Law Firm in September 2003, he had spent the previous 17 months accusing the firm of malpractice.