News from July 2007
Chemical company wants railroad to pay for hydrochloric acid spill
An 800-pound hydrochloric acid spill in an East St. Louis rail yard is being blamed on Alton and Southern Railway Co., according to a civil suit filed June 25 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Widow sues over man's death in empty water tower
Southland Water Tower The widow of a Brussels man who died after falling while working inside an empty water tower filed a wrongful death suit in Madison County Circuit Court against Jerseyville County Rural Water Company.
600th 'L' case filed by son of county employee
Gueldener was injured on Holiday Shores Lake on July 4, 2005. The son of a longtime Madison County employee who became paralyzed after jumping off a boat in shallow water filed a personal injury suit against Dennis and Luke Dorris of Worden in Madison County Circuit Court July 2, alleging the boat owners were negligent.
Government wants courtroom closed during portions of Lakin's trial
Tom Lakin In an effort to protect the identity and privacy of juvenile witnesses and victims in the criminal case against Tom Lakin, Assistant United States Attorney Stephen Clark wants the courtroom to be closed to the public when they testify.
Tom Lakin seeks two separate trials
Tom Lakin Tom Lakin wants to sever one count from his seven-count indictment and have two separate trials.
HIPAA violated in divorce proceeding, suit claims
A woman involved in a divorce proceeding is suing St. Elizabeth's Hospital and her ex-husband's attorney claiming they mishandled her medical records in violation of the Health Insurance Probability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) and the Illinois Medical Patient Rights Act.
Burlington Northern named in FELA complaint
Roger W. Nagel filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. in St. Clair County Circuit Court July 3 claiming he was injured when a train hit a bump in the track.
CSX employee files FELA suit
A foreman for CSX Transportation filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 3, alleging CSX failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Attorney sues Craigslist advertiser for defamation
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Patrick Young has given Belleville attorney Steven Katz the power to subpoena classified ad Web site Craigslist to find out who published Katz's private cell number on the site.
Roller skater sues for slip out of beginner's rink
Fun Spot A roller skater who tripped and sustained severe injuries while exiting a beginner's rink is suing Fun Spot Skating Arena in Belleville for more than $50,000.
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Woman sues after tripping on cat litter at market
Schnucks on State Street in East. St. Louis.
A St. Louis County woman who allegedly tripped over cat litter at a local Schnucks Market filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 5.
Beelman Truck sued over Route 13 accident
Surviving children of a passenger killed in a tractor trailer accident are suing the truck's driver and his employers over the crash that happened July 8, 2005, on Route 13 near the intersection of Route 156 in St. Clair County.
Man seeks $225,000 in med mal case
Anderson Hospital Ronald Walker filed a three-count medical malpractice suit against Anderson Hospital, Dr. David Autry and Maryville Radiology Group in Madison County Circuit Court June 27, seeking damages in excess of $225,000.
Smokey Bills Tavern named in dramshop, battery suit
Mary Hych of St. Clair County filed a $200,000 lawsuit against Smokey Bills Tavern in Centreville, its owner William Robinson and Darlene Jones, claiming she was attacked with fists and a microphone on New Year's Day.
Tennessee man files asbestos suit in Madison County
A Tennessee man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 27, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Boss let go of ladder, window cleaner says
A house cleaner claims the home construction company president she worked for let go of a ladder she was upon causing her to fall, and trapping and crushing her ankle's bones and cartilage.