News from June 2007
CP St. Louis Casino files $15 million breach suit against Casino Queen
CP St. Louis Casino claims East St. Louis-based Casino Queen breached a merger agreement by engaging in conduct that caused an investigation and disciplinary action by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), according to a breach of contract suit filed June 20 in U.S. District Court.
Granite City apartment complex sued by tenant who tripped
Maryland Manor Apartments A resident of Maryland Manor Apartments in Granite City is seeking in excess of $150,000 in damages for injuries she sustained after falling at the premises two years ago.
State Farm wants high court to consolidate 'copy cat' class action
Attorneys for State Farm Fire and Casualty filed a motion with the Illinois Supreme Court asking that a Madison County class action suit be consolidated with a similar suit pending in Cook County.
Belleville attorney to receive Board of Governors Award from ISBA
Roza Gossage Belleville attorney Roza B. Gossage will receive the 2007 Board of Governors Award from the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) on June 22 at the organization's annual meeting at The Abbey in Fontana, Wisc.
Kentucky plaintiff claims pancreatic cancer from benzene, butadiene exposure
A Kentucky man filed suit against 11 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court June 18, alleging his exposure to benzene and butadiene caused pancreatic cancer.
Golfer trips near tee box, sues Alton course for $50k
A Greenville man injured while playing golf at The Woodlands Golf Club in Alton filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 19, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for permanent injuries to his ankle.
Madison County judges looking into mediation for complex civil cases
Madison County Chief Circuit Judge Ann Callis announced she has formed a committee of judges to study possible mediation in complex civil cases.
Husbands' and father's clothing exposed Arkansas woman to asbestos
An Arkansas woman suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 96 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court June 14, alleging she was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from family members' clothing.
McDonald's employee files retaliatory discharge suit
McDonalds A former manager at the Salem McDonald's filed a retaliatory discharge suit against the fast food restaurant alleging she was fired after filing for workers' compensation benefits.
Stairs in disrepair lead to suit against property owners
601 South Main St. in Dupo A property renter is suing his landlords for injuries he sustained while descending a set of steps at 601 South Main St. in Dupo on June 11, 2006.
Lakin waives right to speedy trial
Tom Lakin Tom Lakin has waived his right to a speedy trial.
Med mal cases to be mediated in Madison County
Medical malpractice lawsuits filed in Madison County will now go through mediation if a newly created judicial review panel gives the go-ahead, according to an announcement released Monday by Chief Judge Ann Callis.
Crash victim sues ESL and cop over hasty chase
An East St. Louis police officer who last year chased the driver of a stolen 2003 Lexus LS430 is being sued by a woman whose 2000 Chevrolet Impala was side swiped by the fleeing driver's vehicle.
Woman claims hospital negligent for her trip over step
Memorial Hospital of Belleville is being sued by a woman who tripped over a step that had a riser greater than the remaining steps of an entrance to the hospital.
Peel's sentencing delayed until Aug. 3
Gary Peel U.S. District Judge William Stiehl has granted Gary Peel's motion to delay his June 25 sentencing until Aug. 3.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Monday. June 25
Monday, June 25
Watch your step
Roberta Vandalia says she hurt her left arm and eyes. She fell on a step by the ladies bathroom, she claims, during a charity event at an East Alton high school football field last summer.
The Pursuit of 'Happyness,' Father's Day 2007
No longer will Hershey bark frantically at the sound of the late night arrival of the Ford Focus or the phone ring with the inquiry of "Hello, Mr. Hopkins. Is Bridget there?" Silence is the price of progress, a high and tearfully hard price from which there is no escape.
How to protect your product, trade name or book
The Founding Fathers knew that this country could only become great by protecting the individual entrepreneur and his commercial ideas.
Bank of Tillery
John Edwards Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards relied heavily on trial lawyer cash during his failed bid for the White House in 2004. He vowed his fund-raising efforts this time around would be "far more diversified."