News from December 2007
Legal malpractice complaint seeks $400k over workers' comp issue
Frank Krausz filed a legal malpractice suit against Ann Dalton and Hammond, Shinners, Turcotte, Larrew & Young in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 27, alleging they botched his workers' compensation claim.
Third trial this year against Rosewood gets under way
Brad Lakin An Edwardsville woman will be asking a Madison County jury for more than $100,000 in damages as a wrongful death trial against Rosewood Care Center gets under way in Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian's courtroom.
QA: Anytime is right time for ADR, says specialist Kirn
Kim Kirn Kim L. Kirn is a trained mediator with US Arbitration and Mediation-Midwest, Inc. and graduate of University of Notre Dame Law School. Kirn, having authored a column in the Record in October, provided a more detailed look at her career in "ADR," alternate dispute resolution, in the following "QA."
Widow refiles suit against Jerseyville County Rural Water Company
The widow of a Brussels man who died after falling while working inside an empty water tower re-filed a wrongful death suit in Madison County Circuit Court against Jerseyville County Rural Water Company even though a judge transferred the suit six weeks ago.
Motorcycle passenger's estate files wrongful death complaint
The estate of a woman killed after a car struck the motorcycle on which she was a passenger filed a wrongful death suit against the driver of the vehicle that allegedly collided with her.
Rhode Island woman claims husband's death caused by asbestos exposure
Elaine Barton of Rhode Island filed an asbestos suit against 51 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 28 alleging her late husband's exposure to asbestos caused his death.
Maag wants to prevent prosecutors from saying 'plaintiff attorney' at trial
Thomas Gordon Maag Thomas Maag doesn't want evidence related to his position as a "prominent Madison County plaintiff's attorney" brought up in court while being prosecuted for soliciting a prostitute, according to a recent court filing.
Rottweilers' owners blamed for attack in suit
Owners of two rottweilers are being sued in St. Clair County by a woman allegedly attacked by the dogs in Fairview Heights on June 13, 2006.
Peel files appeal on conviction and sentence
Gary Peel filed his notice of appeal of the final judgment and his sentence to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Dec. 4.
Tanker truck driver sues for slip on fuel
Bob Craig filed a personal injury suit against HWRT Oil Company in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 30, claiming he was injured at the HWRT terminal in Norris City in Saline County.
Traffic fatality after last year's ice storm prompts suit against Edwardsville and driver
The estate of Ann Gardiner filed a wrongful death suit against Larry Brock and the City of Edwardsville in Madison County Circuit Court Dec. 3 over a traffic accident that occurred after last year's widespread ice storm.
Waterpark employees failed to hold man's hand on ride, suit says
Splash City A man who claims that employees of a Collinsville water park failed to hold his hand while he got the feel of a ride is suing the operators of Splash City Family Waterpark for more than $50,000.
Unpaid note subject of suit
Michael Guide filed a breach of contract suit against Anthony Kemper and Kemper Brothers Enterprises in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 30, claiming the defendants failed to pay a promissory note.
Suit against Rosewood claims resident fell
Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville The estate of a man who was a resident at Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville filed a wrongful death suit claiming Rosewood failed to provide for the care and safety of its residents.
Bah humbug? Guest sues Maryville couple for tripping on cord used in Christmas display
Matthew Donithan filed suit against a Maryville couple for tripping over a power cord they used to light an outdoor Christmas display.
Walgreen sued for giving customer wrong dosage
A woman who purchased a prescription from the Jerseyville Walgreen filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 28, alleging she was given the wrong dosage.
Mascoutah passes legal reform resolution
Gerald Daugherty MASCOUTAH -– A coalition of Illinois legal reform advocates, including the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, Illinois Civil Justice League and Illinois Chamber of Commerce, today lauded the Mascoutah City Council for passing a resolution calling on the Illinois legislature to pass meaningful lawsuit reform.
Lawn care professional sues maker of commercial mower for burns
The owner of a commercial lawn care business in Cahokia claims the gas line on his Scag Turf Tiger lawn mower came unattached while in use causing him, the mower and its surroundings to catch on fire.