News from May 2007
Feds oppose Peel's request for new trial
The federal government does not think Gary Peel is entitled to a new trial.
Property owner sues O'Fallon over zoning controversy
An O'Fallon property owner claims the city is interfering with her ability to sell a controversial piece of land on Hartman Lane, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court May 30.
Lakin firm persuades Byron to boot Burke from class action
Richard Burke Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron, who once ordered Allstate Insurance attorney Troy Bozarth out of a hearing at the request of the Lakin Law Firm, passed up a chance to do it again.
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Money-grab bill stalls in Springfield
A legislative proposal that would have shifted the burden of compensation in tort cases to the party with the most money rather than the most responsibility, appears to be stalled in the Illinois General Assembly.
Woman sues Ameristar Casino for slipping on a spill
Tracy Brooks filed a personal injury suit against Ameristar Casino St. Charles in Madison County Circuit Court May 23.
Road depression causes Olin security guard's ankle injury, suit claims
Olin A security guard that inspected vehicles as they entered and exited Olin filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 29, alleging she was injured when she stepped into a depression in the road at Olin's entrance.
Union Pacific laborer claims injury from being overworked
A Union Pacific laborer who claims he was injured on the job after working 27 consecutive hours filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in Madison County Circuit Court on May 22.
Highland Supply suing vendor for billing too much
Highland Supply Corp. filed suit against Altivity Packaging, doing business as Pekin Paperboard Co., for overstating net shipping charges on paper products.
Kansas plaintiff files asbestos case against 92 defendants
Hubert Johnston of Kansas filed an asbestos suit against 92 defendant corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working from the 1946 to 1990 as a service station attendant and insulator at various locations.
Former Wal-Mart employee claims company refused to pay health insurance
A former Wal-Mart employee filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court May 29, alleging Wal-Mart wrongfully refused to pay her health insurance benefits.
Domino's suit claims pizzas and butter dots were tainted
A Granite City woman filed a civil suit against Domino's Pizza in Madison County Circuit Court May 21, alleging the food she purchased caused her to become ill.
$3.7 million default judgment leveled against Tom Lakin and firm in legal malpractice case
A federal judge in Oklahoma has entered a default judgment of $3,752,601.80 against Thomas Lakin and the Lakin Law Firm of Wood River in an injured Oklahoma railroad worker's legal malpractice claim.
Missouri railroad accident suit claims whistle not properly blown
A Missouri railroad crossing accident that resulted in severe and disabling injuries to a college student is the subject of a St. Clair County personal injury lawsuit.
Pacemaker manufacturer sued in St. Clair County
Charles Earlin claims his implanted pacemaker made him dizzy, nauseous and caused a rapid heartbeat as well as chest pain, according to a suit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court on May 25.